Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation and Bachelor of Business Analytics
Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation and Bachelor of Business Analytics
Summary The broad and flexible Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation – which uniquely combines studies in plant and animal sciences, ecology and new remote sensing with environmental and conservation management – will equip you with such specialist skills. The multidisciplinary Bachelor of Business Analytics – developed and refined in consultation…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
The broad and flexible Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation – which uniquely combines studies in plant and animal sciences, ecology and new remote sensing with environmental and conservation management – will equip you with such specialist skills. The multidisciplinary Bachelor of Business Analytics – developed and refined in consultation with industry – will provide you with skills in data visualisation, and statistical and analytical tools. You’ll also gain a solid understanding of the context of organisational problems from managerial, financial and human perspectives, so you can make informed and insightful decisions.
Key features
Study in our state-of-the-art facilities and in the field
Enhance your learning by studying in modern labs designed to foster collaboration, and in a number of exciting field settings. Enhance your learning within our unique fauna park
Get hands-on experience in our 11-hectare fauna park, where world-class environmental research is conducted by leading academics. Apply your skills to a real-world setting
Undertake a research methods project in your final year to apply your data analytics methodology in a real-world setting. Study at a globally recognised institution
Study at a business school that’s accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Career Outcomes
Professions
Applications modeller or developer
Behavioural forecaster
Biodiversity informatics adviser
Bioprospector
Business or venture analyst
Business process improvement specialist
Business process modelling consultant
Conservation policymaker
Consumer insights specialist
Data analyst
Ecosystems scientist
Environmental and social impact assessor
Environmental or geotechnical consultant
IT planning manager
Management consultant
Natural resource manager
Research scientist
Wildlife manager
Zoo captive breeding programs manager
Employers
Agricultural agencies
Australian Museum
Banks and financial institutions
Business analysis firms
Conservation agencies
Consulting firms
Environmental and conservation groups
Environmental protection agencies
Fisheries and forestry agencies
Government agencies and departments
Information technology companies
Insurance firms
Multinational corporations
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Private and public-sector organisations
Research institutes
State forest and national park authorities
Utilities companies
Water and resource management companies
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.