Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Science
Deakin’s Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science empowers you to take your science career beyond the lab. Pair specialist science knowledge with a strong foundation in commerce and graduate ready to lead, innovate and disrupt in your chosen field. Dual skills in science and commerce can set you up for a…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Deakin’s Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science empowers you to take your science career beyond the lab. Pair specialist science knowledge with a strong foundation in commerce and graduate ready to lead, innovate and disrupt in your chosen field.
Dual skills in science and commerce can set you up for a lucrative career. Through this industry-led combined course, you can follow your curiosity into any field that inspires you and forge your own path by choosing from a wide range of major sequences. Whether you’re aspiring to a role in science communication or management or want to complement your commercial acumen with evidence-based decision-making skills, this combined course arms you with a unique skill set that makes you stand out from the pack. Better still, a focus on real-world learning prepares you for the workforce and ensures you’re ready to hit the ground running when you graduate.
Combined skills in science and business can set you up for a lucrative career. Are you ready to take control of your future with a sought-after set of skills?
With traditional content that is taught in modern contexts, the commerce component offers students the opportunity to develop personal skills, hone adaptability, curiosity, imagination, innovation, entrepreneurial thinking and professional confidence. It also gives you the freedom to pursue your passions in a range of specialised areas of business, from accounting to marketing.
You will graduate with key skills built around three pillars grounded in the everyday realities of business and sought after by employers:
financial acumen
market knowledge
management smarts
Led by a team of academics who are experts in their field, the science component trains you to be a scientific explorer, ready to solve tomorrow’s global issues through discovery. You will build your foundational knowledge by studying a range of science-related study areas before focusing on one of 8 majors:
animal biology
cell biology and genomics
chemistry
environmental science
food science
human biology
mathematical modelling
plant biology.
Our broad range of science specialisations allows you to tailor your degree to your unique career aspirations. Follow your passion and get more out of your degree by focusing on the topics that matter to you.
Best of all, learning extends beyond the classroom. You will gain practical experience through programs in modern science laboratories, the completion of a Community Science Project, undertaking industry-based learning placements and by getting a taste of the international business world with overseas internship programs.
Career outcomes
Employment opportunities for Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science graduates exist in just about every area of business, science and government. Your technical prowess in science and commerce, combined with sought-after soft skills like leadership and critical thinking, will make you a sought-after candidate in a range of roles including:
research scientist
scientific editor
environmental manager or consultant
park ranger
chemist
accountant
financial planner
IT and systems professional
marketing manager
human resources manager.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Deakin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU).  It is a global leader in many areas of study including accounting and finance, business, engineering, education, nursing, sport science, and sport management. It is known for its industry-based learning, with all degrees offering the opportunity for work placements. Deakin has four campuses across the state of Victoria, offering high-quality teaching and first-rate facilities.  Our students love studying here – that is why Deakin University has been ranked #1 for course and student satisfaction in Victoria for 13 years (Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2022 (GOS)).
