Course Information

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code W27

This double degree allows students to undertake four years of concurrent study in science and commerce across a wide range of disciplines.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Work Experience Option

The ECU Business Placement programs provide students with a unique opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience in a public, private or not-for-profit organisation. They enable students to gain relevant work experience, allowing them to develop professional networks, practice applying theory learned during their degree, develop skills and capabilities required to succeed in their chosen profession, and gain a better understanding of the nature of employment and professional conduct in their chosen industry.

Attendance requirements

Students complete between 100 and 150 hours of work experience within a public, private or not- for-profit organisation. some of this work may occur on-campus, in a workplace, or wherever appropriate to fulfil the needs of the defined program of work.

Application process

Students are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad knowledge from the fields of science and commerce to a range of theoretical and practical situations.
  2. Think critically to access, analyse, critically evaluate, conceptualise and solve complex problems relating to science and commerce.
  3. Think creatively to generate solutions for Scientific questions and Business innovations.
  4. Use experimental and digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
  5. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
  6. Demonstrate a global outlook on science and commerce.
  7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values, including Indigenous cultural competence.
  8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.

Professional Recognition

Majors

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 4 Years
  • Part Time: 8 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr David John BLAKE

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 16 Science units, comprising 4 Core units, an 8-unit Major and 4 elective units; and 16 Commerce units, comprising 7 Core units, an 8-unit Major and 1 elective unit. Students who wish to take an Accounting major will need to consult with the Course Information Hub as students are required to complete additional credit points/units exceeding that required for completion of the degree.

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI1125 *Professional Science Essentials15
MAT1114Introductory Statistics15
SBL1100Foundations of Business15
SBL1300Business Environments & Markets15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI1182Case Studies in Science15
Core Unit1 x Science Core Unit15
SBL1400Introduction to Business Analytics15
ACC1100Accounting I15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective2 x Science Units30
ECF1110Economics I15
SBL1600 *Business Identity and Protocols15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective2 x Science Units30
Unit from Major1 x Commerce Major Unit15
Elective Unit1 x Commerce Elective Unit15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective2 x Science Units30
Unit from Major2 x Commerce Major Units30
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective2 x Science Units30
Unit from Major2 x Commerce Major Units30
Year 4 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective2 x Science Units30
Unit from Major2 x Commerce Major Units30
Year 4 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective2 x Science Units30
Unit from Major1 x Commerce Major Unit15
Plus 1 unit from:
SBL3500 ^Integrated Business Application15
FBL3501 ^Business Practicum15

Note: FBL3501 is by application only.

Science Core Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI1187 ^Form and Function in Biology15
SCI1183 ^Origins and Evolution of Life15
SCC1123 ^Chemistry for the Life Sciences15
SCC1111 ^General Chemistry15
SCP1132 ^Introduction to Physics15
SCP1134 ^Foundations of Physics15

^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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Course Information

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce

Effective from 01-JUL-2020 : Code W27

This double degree allows students to undertake four years of concurrent study in science and commerce across a wide range of disciplines.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Work Experience Option

The ECU Business Placement programs provide students with a unique opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience in a public, private or not-for-profit organisation. They enable students to gain relevant work experience, allowing them to develop professional networks, practice applying theory learned during their degree, develop skills and capabilities required to succeed in their chosen profession, and gain a better understanding of the nature of employment and professional conduct in their chosen industry.

Attendance requirements

Students complete between 100 and 150 hours of work experience within a public, private or not- for-profit organisation. some of this work may occur on-campus, in a workplace, or wherever appropriate to fulfil the needs of the defined program of work.

Application process

Students are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad knowledge from the fields of science and commerce to a range of theoretical and practical situations.
  2. Think critically to access, analyse, critically evaluate, conceptualise and solve complex problems relating to science and commerce.
  3. Think creatively to generate solutions for Scientific questions and Business innovations.
  4. Use experimental and digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
  5. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
  6. Demonstrate a global outlook on science and commerce.
  7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values, including Indigenous cultural competence.
  8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.

Professional Recognition

Majors

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 4 Years
  • Part Time: 8 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr David John BLAKE

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 16 Science units, comprising 4 Core units, an 8-unit Major and 4 elective units; and 16 Commerce units, comprising 7 Core units, an 8-unit Major and 1 elective unit. Students who wish to take an Accounting major will need to consult with the Course Information Hub as students are required to complete additional credit points/units exceeding that required for completion of the degree.

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI1125 *Professional Science Essentials15
MAT1114Introductory Statistics15
SBL1100Foundations of Business15
SBL1300Business Environments & Markets15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI1182Case Studies in Science15
Core Unit1 x Science Core Unit15
SBL1400Introduction to Business Analytics15
ACC1100Accounting I15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective2 x Science Units30
ECF1110Economics I15
SBL1600 *Business Identity and Protocols15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective2 x Science Units30
Unit from Major1 x Commerce Major Unit15
Elective Unit1 x Commerce Elective Unit15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective2 x Science Units30
Unit from Major2 x Commerce Major Units30
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective2 x Science Units30
Unit from Major2 x Commerce Major Units30
Year 4 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective2 x Science Units30
Unit from Major2 x Commerce Major Units30
Year 4 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective2 x Science Units30
Unit from Major1 x Commerce Major Unit15
Plus 1 unit from:
SBL3500 ^Integrated Business Application15
FBL3501 ^Business Practicum15

Note: FBL3501 is by application only.

Science Core Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI1187 ^Form and Function in Biology15
SCI1183 ^Origins and Evolution of Life15
SCC1123 ^Chemistry for the Life Sciences15
SCC1111 ^General Chemistry15
SCP1132 ^Introduction to Physics15
SCP1134 ^Foundations of Physics15

^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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