Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Summary In the Bachelor of Commerce, you’ll study a set of extensive and integrated foundation units that will orient you to commerce and business, followed by one or two majors to develop depth and specialisation in your chosen discipline. You’ll also acquire a set of sought-after employability skills – data…
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Summary
In the Bachelor of Commerce, you’ll study a set of extensive and integrated foundation units that will orient you to commerce and business, followed by one or two majors to develop depth and specialisation in your chosen discipline. You’ll also acquire a set of sought-after employability skills – data literacy, business analysis, teamwork, communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, critical thinking and a global mindset, among others – all key competencies that today’s top employers regard extremely highly. The Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences – the only degree of its kind in Australia – will provide you with a strong foundation in the rapidly growing fields of cognitive science, neuroscience and computation, with an emphasis on building your critical-thinking and research skills in areas such as science communication, statistics and programming.
Key features
Undertake professional experiences with leading industry partners
Complete a virtual internship in first year, an employability unit in second year and a work-integrated opportunity in third year. Undertake a unique interdisciplinary capstone unit
Enhance your employability skills by working in a mixed-major team to solve a sustainability challenge. Learn from active researchers
Study in our Reading Clinic, Perception in Action Research Centre, Centre for Atypical Neurodevelopment and more. Enhance your learning within our unique health precinct
Study within our health precinct, which includes behavioural, cognition and language acquisition laboratories and clinics.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Auditor
Business or venture analyst
Computer resource specialist
Consultant
Cybersecurity analyst
Data analyst
Economist
Front-end developer
Information systems coordinator
Legal research analyst
Marketing consultant
Medical researcher
Research scientist
Science communication officer
Science journalist
Software engineer
Stockbroker
Superannuation adviser or analyst
Taxation specialist
Technical writer
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Business analysis firms
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
Human resource consultancies
Market research firms
Marketing and public relations firms
Multinational corporations
Not-for-profit organisations
Private and public-sector organisations
Research institutes
Stockbroking and investment companies
Superannuation and insurance firms
Universities
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.