Course

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business and Commerce

Approved Abbreviation: BSc/BBus&Com

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3659.5

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 068792A

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This course version applies to students who commenced study in this course in 2015 or later.

Commencement Year 2014 - 3659.4 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business and Commerce

Commencement Year 2012 to 2013 - 3659.3 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business and Commerce

Commencement Year 2011 - 3659.2 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business and Commerce

Commencement Year 2010 - 3659.1 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business and Commerce

The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business and Commerce 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 and Commerce: Applied Finance; Economics; Hospitality Management; Human Resource Management; Management; Marketing; Sport Management. Graduates will be equipped to work as scientists, with a good understanding of business principles and practices. Alternatively, as Business and Commerce graduates they will be well-prepared to work in science-based industries and institutions.

Study Mode
Four years full-time

Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) is accredited by The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). Major MT2011 - Applied Finance is accredited with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia). Major MT2012 - Human Resource Management is accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Major MT2006 - 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 and Commerce is based on the following requirements:

The following sets of Assumed Knowledge and Recommended Studies apply:

Bachelor of Science

Assumed knowledge: At least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics at HSC level.

Bachelor of Business and Commerce

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).

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 the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

UAC

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The 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

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points as prescribed in the structure below.

Note: At least 60 credit points must be at Level 3 or above.

Students who complete this award will graduate with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Business and Commerce.

Science component: students must study 16 Science units following one of the following key programs:

  • Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
  • Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
  • Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science)
  • Bachelor of Science (called ''''''''Science Key Programr'''''''' in the structure below)

Bachelor of Science (Science) Key program in the structure below

Students following the Bachelor of Science [Science] key program must choose five Level 1 units within the following rules

  • At least one mathematics or statistics unit
  • Remaining units must cover at least two of the following scientific disciplines: chemistry, biology, physics, computing

Students following the Bachelor of Science (Science) Key Program must complete at least one of the following specialisations/majors:

M3090Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
M3047Chemistry
M3080General Biology
M3054Mathematics

And one Level 3 capstone unit

Consult the handbook entry for the specialisations above for further details about the science majors.

Bachelor of Business and Commerce

Students within this course will be permitted to undertake the following majors within 2753 Bachelor of Business and Commerce

MT2011.1 Applied Finance

MT2010.1 Economics

MT2002.1 Hospitality Management

MT2012.1 Human Resource Management

MT2013.1 Management

MT2006.1 Marketing

MT2008.1 Sport Management

Please note that not all majors are offered on both Campbelltown and Parramatta campus.

Recommended Sequence

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points as prescribed in the structure below.

Year 1

Autumn session

Bachelor of Business and Commerce Core Units

200336Business Academic Skills
200083Marketing Principles

Students must select Bachelor of Science units depending on their major:

Biological Sciences Key Program

300802Biodiversity

Choose one of

300808Introductory Chemistry
300800Essential Chemistry 1

Chemistry Key Program

300800Essential Chemistry 1
300828Physics 1

Mathematics Key Program

300672Mathematics 1A
200025Discrete Mathematics

Science Key Program

Choose two of the following

300802Biodiversity
300828Physics 1
300580Programming Fundamentals
300134Introduction to Information Technology
300831Quantitative Thinking
300830Analysis of Change
300672Mathematics 1A
200025Discrete Mathematics
300808Introductory Chemistry

Or

300800Essential Chemistry 1

Note: Students may only choose one unit from 300808 - Introductory Chemsitry or 300800 - Essential Chemistry

Spring session

Bachelor of Business and Commerce Core Units

200101Accounting Information for Managers
200571Management Dynamics

Students must select Bachelor of Science units depending on their major

Biological Sciences Key Program

300816Cell Biology
300803Essential Chemistry 2

Chemistry Key Program Units

300803Essential Chemistry 2

Choose one of the following

300816Cell Biology
300818Introduction to Physiology
300829Physics 2
300831Quantitative Thinking

Mathematics Key Program

300673Mathematics 1B
200263Biometry

Science Key Program

Choose two of the following

300803Essential Chemistry 2
300816Cell Biology
300818Introduction to Physiology
300829Physics 2
300580Programming Fundamentals
300134Introduction to Information Technology
300831Quantitative Thinking
200263Biometry
300672Mathematics 1A
300673Mathematics 1B

Year 2

Autumn session

Bachelor of Business and Commerce Core Units

200032Statistics for Business
200184Introduction to Business Law

Students must select Bachelor of Science units depending on their major:

Biological Sciences Key Program

300936Functional Proteins and Genes
300833Microbiology 1

Chemistry Key Program

Choose one of

300832Analytical Chemistry
300876Organic Chemistry

Choose one of

300672Mathematics 1A
300830Analysis of Change

Mathematics Key Program

300580Programming Fundamentals

Choose one of

300802Biodiversity
300828Physics 1
300134Introduction to Information Technology
300808Introductory Chemistry
300800Essential Chemistry 1

Science Key Program

Choose one of

300936Functional Proteins and Genes
300833Microbiology 1
300845Genetics
300865Plant Physiology
300931Integrated Science
300832Analytical Chemistry
300876Organic Chemistry
200027Linear Algebra
200028Advanced Calculus

Choose one of

300802Biodiversity
300828Physics 1
300580Programming Fundamentals
300134Introduction to Information Technology
300831Quantitative Thinking
300830Analysis of Change
300672Mathematics 1A
200025Discrete Mathematics
300808Introductory Chemistry

Or

300800Essential Chemistry 1

Note: Students may only choose one unit from 300808 - Introductory Chemsitry or 300800 - Essential Chemistry

Spring session

Bachelor of Business and Commerce Units

200525Principles of Economics

And one Bachelor of Business and Commerce Major unit

Students must select Bachelor of Science units depending on their major:

Biological Sciences Key Program

300817Molecular Biology

Choose one of

300831Quantitative Thinking
200263Biometry

Chemistry Key Program

Choose one of

300899Inorganic Chemistry
300849Physical Chemistry

Choose one of

300816Cell Biology
300818Introduction to Physiology
300829Physics 2
300580Programming Fundamentals
300134Introduction to Information Technology

Mathematics Key Program

200030Differential Equations

Choose one of

300816Cell Biology
300803Essential Chemistry 2
300818Introduction to Physiology
300829Physics 2
300134Introduction to Information Technology

Science Key Program

Choose two of

300848Metabolism
300896Microbiology 2
300817Molecular Biology
300847Immunology
300839Ecology
300838Comparative Physiology
300899Inorganic Chemistry
300849Physical Chemistry
200030Differential Equations
301033Introduction to Data Science
301032Making Sense of Data

Year 3

Autumn session

Bachelor of Business and Commerce Units

Students select two units from their Bachelor of Business and Commerce Major

Students must select Bachelor of Science units depending on their major

Biological Sciences Key Program

300845Genetics

Choose one of

300865Plant Physiology
300931Integrated Science

Chemistry Key Program

Choose one of

300876Organic Chemistry
300832Analytical Chemistry

Choose one of

300936Functional Proteins and Genes
300833Microbiology 1
300845Genetics
300865Plant Physiology
300931Integrated Science

Mathematics Key Program

200027Linear Algebra
200028Advanced Calculus

Science Key Program

Choose two of

300936Functional Proteins and Genes
300833Microbiology 1
300845Genetics
300865Plant Physiology
300931Integrated Science
300876Organic Chemistry
300832Analytical Chemistry
200027Linear Algebra
200028Advanced Calculus

Spring session

Bachelor of Business and Commerce Units

Students select two units from their Bachelor of Business and Commerce Major

Students must select Bachelor of Science units depending on their major

Biological Sciences Key Program

Choose one of

300848Metabolism
300896Microbiology 2
300838Comparative Physiology
300847Immunology
300839Ecology

Choose one of

300905Advanced Immunology
300826Medical Microbiology
300855Conservation Biology

Chemistry Key Program

Choose one of

300899Inorganic Chemistry
300849Physical Chemistry

Choose one of

300925Advanced Analytical Chemistry
300906Advanced Organic Chemistry

Mathematics Key Program

200022Mathematical Modelling

Choose one of

301032Making Sense of Data
301033Introduction to Data Science

Science Key Program

Choose one of

300848Metabolism
300896Microbiology 2
300817Molecular Biology
300838Comparative Physiology
300847Immunology
300839Ecology
300899Inorganic Chemistry
300849Physical Chemistry
200030Differential Equations
301032Making Sense of Data
301033Introduction to Data Science

Choose one of

300905Advanced Immunology
300826Medical Microbiology
300855Conservation Biology
300925Advanced Analytical Chemistry
300906Advanced Organic Chemistry
301035Environmental Informatics
200022Mathematical Modelling

Year 4

Autumn session

Bachelor of Business and Commerce Units

Students select two units from their Bachelor of Business and Commerce Major

Students must select Bachelor of Science units depending on their major

Biological Sciences Key Program

Choose two of

300820Genes, Genomics and Human Health
300850Advanced Cell Biology
300819Topics in Physiology

Chemistry Key Program

300907Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Choose one of

300926Advanced Physical Chemistry
300912Molecular Pharmacokinetics

Mathematics Key Program

Choose two of

200193Abstract Algebra
301034Predictive Modelling
200023Analysis

Science Key Program

Choose two of

300820Genes, Genomics and Human Health
300850Advanced Cell Biology
300819Topics in Physiology
300907Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
200193Abstract Algebra
301034Predictive Modelling
200023Analysis
300926Advanced Physical Chemistry

Or

300912Molecular Pharmacokinetics

Note: Students may only choose one unit from 300926 - Advanced Physical Chemistry or 300912 - Molecular Pharmacokinetics

Spring session

Bachelor of Business and Commerce Units

Students select one unit from their Bachelor of Business and Commerce Major

Students must select one unit from the Bachelor of Business and Commerce Capstone Engaged Learning units

Students must select Bachelor of Science units depending on their major

Biological Sciences Key Program

Choose two of

300905Advanced Immunology
300826Medical Microbiology

Capstone units:

300927Molecular Medicine
300924Science Research Project
300855Conservation Biology

Chemistry Key Program

Choose two of

300925Advanced Analytical Chemistry
300906Advanced Organic Chemistry

Capstone units

300924Science Research Project
300883Laboratory Quality Management

Mathematics Key Program

301035Environmental Informatics

Capstone unit

200045Quantitative Project

Science Key Program

Choose two of

300905Advanced Immunology
300826Medical Microbiology
300927Molecular Medicine
300855Conservation Biology
300924Science Research Project
300925Advanced Analytical Chemistry
300906Advanced Organic Chemistry
300883Laboratory Quality Management
200045Quantitative Project
301035Environmental Informatics
200025Discrete Mathematics


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