Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Business
The Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Business is designed to produce graduates who are prepared for scientific practice or business and management in technical, financial, regulatory, environmental, health or biomedical oriented businesses, industries or government departments. Students choose one of nine specialised science majors according to their preference. Students also…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Business is designed to produce graduates who are prepared for scientific practice or business and management in technical, financial, regulatory, environmental, health or biomedical oriented businesses, industries or government departments. Students choose one of nine specialised science majors according to their preference. Students also have a choice of major study in the business stream.
Students choose from a choice of majors from both their science and business degrees. Depending on the science and business disciplines chosen, graduates could work in a wide range of areas such as commodities, resource trading, pharmaceutical industries, leading consumer goods companies, hospitals, medical research, industry, environmental protection agencies and government.
Demand is growing for graduates able to cross the divide between science and business. Students develop a combination of scientific and professional business skills, and transferable skills that are highly sought-after by employers.
Careers
Graduates are able to tap into both industries and job markets. Careers are influenced by the major chosen and are described in detail in the individual course and major entries: see the Bachelor of Science (C10242) and the Bachelor of Business (C10026). Career options include policy analyst; science consultant; banking and finance; communicator; statistician; business analyst; science communication and scientific publishing; product development; manufacturing; marketing; pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical or high-technology industries; curator of museums, parks, zoos and aquariums; and environmental management.
Course structure
Course structure explained
Students are required to complete a total of 192 credit points, comprising 96 credit points of science subjects and 96 credit points of business subjects.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.Â
