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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor

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.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 years full-time, 8 years part-time

Course Code

W27, 094919G

Domestic Fees

$12,100 per year / $48,400 total

International Fees

$38,000 per year / $152,000 total

About this course

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 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.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

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

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

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

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;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
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 defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Study locations

Joondalup

What you will learn

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.

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.

Career pathways

Graduates of this double degree will contribute to the development and marketing of products and services which utilise and extend Australia's strong scientific, technological and commercial expertise. It will prepare you to fulfil the financial potential of scientific discoveries and apply commercial knowledge in research environments.

Possible future job titles

Sustainability Officer, Climate Change Adaptation Manager, Scientific Consultant, Government Scientist, Scientific Adviser, Horticultural Scientist, Business Manager, Business Consultant/Adviser, Marketing Officer, Accountant

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Test Edith Cowan University (ECU).

84.5%

Overall satisfaction

86.4%

Skill scale

72.1%

Teaching scale

64.5%

Employed full-time

$57.4k

Average salary

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