Course

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business

Approved Abbreviation: BSc/BBus

Western Sydney University Course Code: 4748.1

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 089207E

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

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 Human Resource Management is accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Major MT2025 International Business satisfies the educational requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Export. 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.

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 in one of the programs listed below

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

M3045Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
M3080General Biology
M3047Chemistry
M3054Mathematics

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

200909Enterprise Law
200910Financing Enterprises
200911Enterprise Innovation and Markets
200912Enterprise Leadership

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)

Majors for Careers in Money

MT2021Applied Finance
MT2022Economics

Majors for Careers in Markets

MT2023Hospitality Management
MT2025International Business
MT2027Marketing
MT2029Sport Management

Majors for Careers in Management

MT2024Human Resource Management
MT2026Management

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 B Bus 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

300802Biodiversity

Choose one of

300808Introductory Chemistry
300800Essential Chemistry 1

Chemistry

300800Essential Chemistry 1
300828Physics 1

Mathematics

300672Mathematics 1A
200025Discrete Mathematics

Science - General

Choose two of

300802Biodiversity
300828Physics 1
300831Quantitative Thinking
300830Analysis of Change
300672Mathematics 1A
200025Discrete Mathematics
300808Introductory Chemistry

Or

300800Essential Chemistry 1

Note: Students may only choose one chemistry unit. Choose from 300808 - Introductory Chemistry or 300800 - Essential Chemistry 1

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

300816Cell Biology
300803Essential Chemistry 2

Chemistry

300803Essential Chemistry 2

Choose one of

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

Mathematics

300673Mathematics 1B
200263Biometry

Science - General

Choose two of

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

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

300936Functional Proteins and Genes
300833Microbiology 1

Chemistry

Choose one of

300832Analytical Chemistry
300876Organic Chemistry

Choose one of

300672Mathematics 1A
300830Analysis of Change

Mathematics

300580Programming Fundamentals

Choose one of

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

Science - General

Choose one of

300936Functional Proteins and Genes
300833Microbiology 1
300845Genetics
300865Plant Physiology
300931Integrated Science
300832Analytical Chemistry
300876Organic Chemistry
200027Linear Algebra
200028Advanced Calculus
301033Introduction to Data Science

Choose one of

300802Biodiversity
300828Physics 1
300831Quantitative Thinking
300830Analysis of Change
300672Mathematics 1A
200025Discrete Mathematics
300808Introductory Chemistry

Or

300800Essential Chemistry 1

Note: Students may only choose one chemistry unit. Choose from 300808 - Introductory Chemistry or 300800 - Essential Chemistry 1

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

300817Molecular Biology

Choose one of

300831Quantitative Thinking
200263Biometry

Chemistry

Choose one of

300899Inorganic Chemistry
300849Physical Chemistry

Choose one of

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

Mathematics

200030Differential Equations

Chioose one of

300816Cell Biology
300803Essential Chemistry 2
300818Introduction to Physiology
300829Physics 2
300134Introduction to Information Technology
301033Introduction to Data Science

Science - General

Choose two of

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

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

300845Genetics

Choose one of

300865Plant Physiology
300931Integrated Science

Chemistry

Choose one of

300876Organic Chemistry
300832Analytical Chemistry

Choose one of

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

Mathematics

200027Linear Algebra
200028Advanced Calculus

Science - General

Choose two of

300936Functional Proteins and Genes
300833Microbiology 1
300845Genetics
300865Plant Physiology
300931Integrated Science
300876Organic Chemistry
300832Analytical Chemistry
200027Linear Algebra
200028Advanced Calculus
301033Introduction 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

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

Choose one of

300905Advanced Immunology
300826Medical Microbiology
300855Conservation Biology

Chemistry

Choose one of

300899Inorganic Chemistry
300849Physical Chemistry

Choose one of

300925Advanced Analytical Chemistry
300906Advanced Organic Chemistry

Mathematics

200022Mathematical Modelling
301032Making Sense of Data

Science - General

Choose one of

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

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 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

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

Chemistry

300907Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Choose one of

300926Advanced Physical Chemistry
300912Molecular Pharmacokinetics

Mathematics

Choose two of

200193Abstract Algebra
301034Predictive Modelling
200023Analysis

Science - General

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 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

300927Molecular Medicine

(Capstone unit)

300924Science Research Project

(Capstone unit)

300855Conservation Biology

(Capstone unit)

300905Advanced Immunology
300826Medical Microbiology

Chemistry

Choose two of

300924Science Research Project

(Capstone unit)

300883Laboratory Quality Management

(Capstone unit)

300925Advanced Analytical Chemistry
300906Advanced Organic Chemistry

Mathematics

200045Quantitative Project

(Capstone unit)

301035Environmental Informatics

Science - General

Choose two of

300855Conservation Biology

(Capstone unit)

300924Science Research Project

(Capstone unit)

300883Laboratory Quality Management

(Capstone unit)

200045Quantitative Project

(Capstone unit)

300905Advanced Immunology
300826Medical Microbiology
300927Molecular Medicine
300925Advanced Analytical Chemistry
300906Advanced Organic Chemistry
301035Environmental Informatics
200025Discrete Mathematics


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