Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Speech and Hearing 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 Speech and Hearing Sciences will prepare you for postgraduate study towards a career in a number of professions, including clinical work or research in audiology and speech and language pathology, forensic speech science, the development of associated speech and hearing technologies, or teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).
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. Gain a unique set of skills that employers want
Impress employers with your understanding of how human language works, which you’ll develop via the degree’s linguistic focus. Study the production and perception of spoken language
Learn how we produce speech sounds, how language develops in children, and how computers are used in speech and language analysis.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Audiologist (after further study)
Auditor
Business or venture analyst
Consultant
Cybersecurity analyst
Economist
Forensic speech scientist
Health worker
Information systems coordinator
Marketing consultant
Speech pathologist (after further study)
Speech, hearing or language researcher
Stockbroker
Superannuation adviser or analyst
TESOL practitioner (after further study)
Taxation specialist
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Business analysis firms
Cochlear
Government agencies and departments
Hearing Australia
Hospitals
Human resource consultancies
Market research firms
Marketing and public relations firms
Multinational corporations
Private and public-sector organisations
Private health sector
Speech and hearing health organisations
Stockbroking and investment companies
Superannuation and insurance firms
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.
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