Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce
This double degree equips students with the theory, practical experience, and employability skills to become business professionals and scientists. Researching, analysing and explaining interactions between people, business and their environments are examples of skills that are developed. Practical experience in leadership, teamwork, self-assessment, critical thinking, communication and problem-solving improve career…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This double degree equips students with the theory, practical experience, and employability skills to become business professionals and scientists.
Researching, analysing and explaining interactions between people, business and their environments are examples of skills that are developed. Practical experience in leadership, teamwork, self-assessment, critical thinking, communication and problem-solving improve career perspectives, providing an industry-relevant learning experience that meets the needs of a variety of complex, competitive and dynamic global environments.
Majors you can study in this course
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course.
Commerce
Entrepreneurship
Event Management
Finance
Health Management
Human Resource Management
International Business
International Hotel and Resort Management
Law in Business
Management
Marketing
Project Management
Sport Business
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Science
Chemistry
Conservation Biology
Data Science
Environmental Management
Horticulture
Marine and Freshwater Science
Mathematics
Physics
Sustainability
Course learning outcomes
Apply broad knowledge from the fields of science and commerce to a range of theoretical and practical situations.
Think critically to access, analyse, critically evaluate, conceptualise and solve complex problems relating to science and commerce.
Think creatively to generate solutions for Scientific questions and Business innovations.
Use experimental and digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
Demonstrate a global outlook on science and commerce.
Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values, including Indigenous cultural competence.
Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this double degree will contribute to the development and marketing of products and services which utilise and extend Australia’s strong scientific, technological and commercial expertise. It will prepare you to fulfil the financial potential of scientific discoveries and apply commercial knowledge in research environments.
Possible future job titles
Sustainability Officer, Climate Change Adaptation Manager, Scientific Consultant, Government Scientist, Scientific Adviser, Horticultural Scientist, Business Manager, Business Consultant/Adviser, Marketing Officer, Accountant
REQUIREMENTS
There are various ways to meet our admission requirements, such as:
Secondary school results
Successful completion of one year of tertiary study from a recognised institution
Completed Diploma program from a recognised institution
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic: An overall band minimum score of 6.0, with no individual band less than 6.0. (Results are typically valid for 2 years and online tests are not acceptable.)
TOEFL iBT: 70 (no individual score less than 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 550, including Test of Written English of 5 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years.)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 52, with no scores less than 50. (Results are typically valid for only two years.)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and internationally.ECU was awarded university status in 1991, but despite its relative youth, the University has a proud history of more than a century of service to education in Western Australia and is recognised for its teaching and learning, excellence in research, and partnerships with the community.We have more than 23,300 students, including around 18,500 undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates. Approximately 3,600 international students attend the University, originating from 104 countries.We are a progressive University with courses developed through ongoing industry input, and employing lecturers who engage fully with their students. We’re a university that knows while knowledge is important, understanding comes from experience –experience that enables you to adapt what you’ve learned to whatever opportunities come your way. Because that’s when you do more than just survive in this world. You thrive in it.
