Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of BusinessApproved Abbreviation: BSc/BBus
Western Sydney University Course Code: 4748.2
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 089207E
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2018 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
For commencement year 2016, please refer to: 4748.1 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business
The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business double degree program allows graduates to span both the commercial and scientific worlds in a way that single degree graduates cannot. The double degrees permit students to undertake multi-skilling, and offer diverse career paths providing high marketability in multiple areas of expertise. Graduates will have a solid grounding in a core science discipline such as Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Mathematics. This qualification in science is combined with one of the following Majors from the Bachelor of Business: Applied Finance; Economics; Hospitality Management; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing; Sport Management. Graduates will be equipped to work as scientists, with a good understanding of business principles and practices. Alternatively, as Business graduates they will be well-prepared to work in science-based industries and institutions.
Study Mode
Four years full-time
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Campbelltown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
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Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) is accredited by The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). Major MT2021 - Applied Finance satisfies the educational requirements for membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia). Major MT2024 - The School of Business will seek to have the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Major MT2027 - Marketing satisfies the educational requirements for recognition as a Certified Practising Marketer and eligibility for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).
Admission
Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor Science/Bachelor of Business is based on the following requirements
Bachelor of Science assumed knowledge: At least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics at HSC level.
Bachelor of Business assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics and any two units of HSC English.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.
Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to Western Sydney University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.
International students applying to Western Sydney University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is an optional work component available in this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should be aware that if an elective is a requirement of the course but the work itself was not registered with CRICOS, students can still complete these electives but it would be counted towards the work limitation. For more details, refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points as prescribed in the structure below.
Students who complete this award will graduate with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Business.
Science Component
Students must complete 16 Science units following one of the following programs
Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science)
Bachelor of Science (Science - General)
Students following the Bachelor of Science (Science - General) program must complete all three parts listed below
Part 1: Five Level 1 units within the following rules
- At least one mathematics or statistics unit
- Remaining units must cover at least two of the scientific disciplines of chemistry, biology, physics, computing
Part 2: At least one of the Science specialisations/majors
| M3090 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Part 3: One level 3 capstone unit
Consult the handbook entry for the Bachelor of Science degree course for further details about the science majors.
Business Component
The four compulsory core units (40 credit points) that provide students with essential business knowledge are
| 200911 | Enterprise Innovation and Markets |
Professional units (choose 40 credit points)
The professional units provide a focus on careers. Students are required to complete one unit from each of the four key focus areas: numeracy, career planning, innovation, and enterprise engagement, a total of 40 credit points.
Students are advised to choose units that will support careers in one of three areas: Money (for majors in Applied Finance, Economics), Markets (for majors in Hospitality Management, International Business, Marketing, and Sport Management), Management (for majors in Human Resource Management, and Management).
The professional units that are recommended for each of the Bachelor of Business testamur majors are specified in the majors.
Majors (choose 80 credit points from one primary Business major. These are testamur majors)
Students are required to complete eight major core units from one of the following primary Business majors.
Majors for Careers in Money
Majors for Careers in Markets
Majors for Careers in Management
| MT2024 | Human Resource Management |
Recommended Sequence
Use the links to each Bachelor of Business Major to see the Core, Professional and Major units required. Students should follow the recommended sequence below and not the recommended sequence listed under each Bachelor of Business Major.
This progression pattern is highly recommended. Students progress through both degrees at the same pace, completing two units in each degree in each semester. Graduation after three years with either degree will be possible only if a student makes this decision at or before the end of Year 2 and amends their progression pattern as prescribed by an Academic Course Advisor.
Year 1
Autumn session
Bachelor of Business Units
• BBus core unit 1
• BBus core unit 2
Students must select Bachelor of Science units depending on their major
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Mathematics
Science - General
Choose two of
Spring session
Bachelor of Business Units
• BBus core unit 3
• BBus core unit 4
Students must select Bachelor of Science units depending on their major
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Choose one of
| 300818 | Introduction to Physiology |
Mathematics
Science - General
Choose two of
| 300818 | Introduction to Physiology |
Year 2
Autumn session
Bachelor of Business Units
• BBus professional unit 1
• BBus major unit 1
Students must select Bachelor of Science units depending on their major
Biological Sciences
| 300936 | Functional Proteins and Genes |
Chemistry
Choose on of
Choose one of
Mathematics
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
Choose one of
| 300134 | Introduction to Information Technology |
Science - General
Choose one of
| 300936 | Functional Proteins and Genes |
| 301033 | Introduction to Data Science |
Choose one of
Spring session
Bachelor of Business Units
• BBus professional unit 2
• BBus major unit 2
Students must select Bachelor of Science units depending on their major
Biological Sciences
Choose one of
Chemistry
Choose one of
Choose one of
| 300818 | Introduction to Physiology |
| 300134 | Introduction to Information Technology |
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
Mathematics
Choose one of
| 300818 | Introduction to Physiology |
| 300134 | Introduction to Information Technology |
| 301033 | Introduction to Data Science |
Science - General
Choose two of
Year 3
Autumn session
Bachelor of Business Units
• BBus major unit 3
• BBus major unit 4
Students must select Bachelor of Science units depending on their major
Biological Sciences
Choose one of
Chemistry
Choose one of
Choose one of
| 300936 | Functional Proteins and Genes |
Mathematics
Science - General
Choose two of
| 300936 | Functional Proteins and Genes |
| 301033 | Introduction to Data Science |
Spring session
Bachelor of Business Units
• BBus major unit 5
• BBus major unit 6
Students must select Bachelor of Science units depending on their major
Biological Sciences
Choose one of
Choose one of
Chemistry
Choose one of
Choose one of
| 300925 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry |
| 300906 | Advanced Organic Chemistry |
Mathematics
Science - General
Choose one of
Choose one of
| 300925 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry |
| 300906 | Advanced Organic Chemistry |
| 301035 | Environmental Informatics |
Year 4
Autumn session
Bachelor of Business Units
• BBus professional unit 3
• BBus major unit 7
Students must select Bachelor of Science units depending on their major
Biological Sciences
Choose two of
| 300820 | Genes, Genomics and Human Health |
Chemistry
| 300907 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
Choose one of
| 300926 | Advanced Physical Chemistry |
| 300912 | Molecular Pharmacokinetics |
Mathematics
Choose two of
Science - General
Choose two of
| 300907 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
| 300926 | Advanced Physical Chemistry |
| 300820 | Genes, Genomics and Human Health |
Or
| 300912 | Molecular Pharmacokinetics |
Note: Students may only choose one unit from 300926 - Advanced Physical Chemistry or 300912 - Molecular Pharmacokinetics
Spring session
Bachelor of Business Units
• BBus professional unit 4
• BBus major unit 8
Students must select Bachelor of Science units depending on their major
Biological Sciences
Choose two of
(Capstone unit)
| 300924 | Science Research Project |
(Capstone unit)
(Capstone unit)
Chemistry
Choose two of
| 300924 | Science Research Project |
(Capstone unit)
| 300883 | Laboratory Quality Management |
(Capstone unit)
| 300925 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry |
| 300906 | Advanced Organic Chemistry |
Mathematics
(Capstone unit)
| 301035 | Environmental Informatics |
Science - General
Choose two of
(Capstone unit)
| 300924 | Science Research Project |
(Capstone unit)
| 300883 | Laboratory Quality Management |
(Capstone unit)
(Capstone unit)
| 300925 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry |
| 300906 | Advanced Organic Chemistry |
| 301035 | Environmental Informatics |