Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce
In this double degree you’ll study majors from two different areas. You’ll graduate with both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Commerce. The combination of a scientific discipline with business study is designed to provide you with a broad knowledge base leading to the opportunity for diverse career…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this double degree you’ll study majors from two different areas. You’ll graduate with both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Commerce. The combination of a scientific discipline with business study is designed to provide you with a broad knowledge base leading to the opportunity for diverse career opportunities both in Australia and overseas.
The following are the available Commerce majors:
- Economics
- Finance
Science Majors
- Chemistry
- Coastal and Marine Science
- Data Science
- Environmental Biology
- Mathematics
- Physics
Professional recognition
Upon graduation you may be eligible for membership in the relevant society or institute of your chosen area of study. Please see the individual double majors or contact your course coordinator.
Career information
This double degree can enhance your career opportunities by combining high level scientific and analytical skills with an understanding of the practical applications within the business world.
What you’ll learn
Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical situations through research and practical application in the field of science and business
Think creatively and critically to generate innovative solutions to complex scientific, business and commercial problems
Access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from a range of organisational and external sources
Communicate appropriately and effectively in professional, public and scientific contexts
Apply technologies appropriately
Demonstrate initiative, responsibility and lifelong learning skills by applying critical reflection and being proactive
Describe global and cultural issues as related to the science and business areas and their impact on local and international communities
Demonstrate respect for human rights, cultural diversity and the particular rights of Indigenous Australians
Show leadership and employ ethical practice and professional integrity, both within a team and independently.
REQUIREMENTS
Students from different countries should have qualifications equivalent to Australian Year 12 and a scaled mark of at least 50 in English, Literature, or English as an Additional Language or Dialect.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking – 6.0; Overall band score 6.5; TOEFL Score: 79 (overall); Reading 13; Listening 13; Speaking 18; Writing 21; Pearson Test of English – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking – 50; Overall band score 58; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and PBT (Paper Based Test) – 570 and 4.5 in TWE; C1 Advanced Formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 176 with 169 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. C2 Proficiency Formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) 190 with 176 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.
