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Course Information

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce

Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code W27

This double degree equips students with the theory, practical experience, and employability skills to become business professionals and scientists. Researching, analysing and explaining interactions between people, business and their environments are examples of skills that are developed. Practical experience (including 80 hours of professional practice) in leadership, teamwork, self-assessment, critical thinking, communication and problem-solving improve career perspectives, providing an industry-relevant learning experience that meets the needs of a variety of complex, competitive and dynamic global environments.

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.

Internship Requirement

All students undertaking the Bachelor of Commerce will complete 80 hours of professional practice where they engage with industry and/or community partner(s) to practically apply their discipline learning. Examples of professional practice could be an internship, client-based project, consultancy, service learning, simulated practice, competition, or combination of. Students are responsible for sourcing their own professional practice opportunity, with the support of the work-integrated learning team. All opportunities are vetted to ensure they can provide a meaningful learning experience. Recognition of Prior Learning will not be considered for this unit.

Duty of care

Students must complete the relevant risk management documentation prescribed by the work-integrated learning team, in accordance with ECU policy and procedures. Students should be aware of any work-related restrictions in their visa conditions, if applicable. They must provide any documentation required by their industry or community partner, including police clearances and immunisations. Required documentation is likely to vary across host organisations.

Attendance requirements

Students are required to attend host organisations to complete their learning in a work setting. Hours will be organised on an individual basis and host organisations may require students to attend after hours and on the weekends. In addition to their time in the work setting, students may be required to attend virtual and/or face-to-face sessions as instructed by the Unit Coordinator.

Enrolment process

Students self-enrol into SBL3800 Professional Practice via SIMO.

Professional practice rules

Students are expected to behave in a professional manner in their industry or community partner's setting and adhere to the partner organisation and/or industry's Code of Conduct. They are also required to meet the requirements outlined in the 'SBL WIL Guidelines for Students'. Host organisations are expected to meet the requirements outlined in the SBL WIL Guidelines for Collaborators.

Implications of failing

SBL3800 Professional Practice can only be attempted once.

Course Learning Outcomes

Apply broad knowledge from the fields of science and commerce to a range of theoretical and practical situations.
Think critically to access, analyse, critically evaluate, conceptualise and solve complex problems relating to science and commerce.
Think creatively to generate solutions for Scientific questions and Business innovations.
Use experimental and digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
Demonstrate a global outlook on science and commerce.
Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values, including Indigenous cultural competence.
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);
Undergraduate Certificate;
Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course; 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;
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.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Duration

Full Time: 4 Years
Part Time: 8 Years

Course Delivery

Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Steven RICHARDSON

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 16 Science units, comprising 4 Core units and a 12-unit Major; and 16 Commerce units, comprising 8 Core units, and an 8-unit Commerce Major.

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI1125	Professional Science Essentials	15
Unit from Major	1 x Science Major Unit	15
SBL1100	Foundations of Business	15
SBL1200	Accounting and Finance Essentials	15

Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
MAT1114	Introductory Statistics	15
Unit from Major	1 x Science Major Unit	15
SBL1400	Introduction to Business Analytics	15
SBL1300	Business Environments & Markets	15

Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Unit from Major	2 x Science Major Units	30
SBL1500	Ethics and Responsibility in Business	15
SBL1800	Work and Career	15

Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI1182	Case Studies in Science	15
Unit from Major	1 x Science Major Unit	15
Unit from Major	2 x Commerce Major Unit	30

Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Unit from Major	2 x Science Major Units	30
Unit from Major	2 x Commerce Major Units	30

Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI1210	Diverse Voices in Science	15
Unit from Major	1 x Science Major Unit	15
Unit from Major	1 x Commerce Major Unit	15
SBL2800	Professional Engagement and Planning	15

Year 4 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Unit from Major	2 x Science Major Units	30
Unit from Major	1 x Commerce Major Unit	15
SBL3800 #	Professional Practice	15

Year 4 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Unit from Major	2 x Science Major Units	30
Unit from Major	2 x Commerce Major Units	30

# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a School has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by the School Progression Panel.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course