Course

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business

Approved Abbreviation: BSc/BBus

Western Sydney University Course Code: 4748.2

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 089207E

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

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

M3090Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
M3047Chemistry
M3080General Biology
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

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

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

MT2021Applied Finance
MT2022Economics

Majors for Careers in Markets

MT2035Hospitality Management

Please note MT2035 Hospitality Management will no longer be available from mid year 2021.

MT2025International Business
MT2027Marketing
MT2036Sport 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 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

300802Biodiversity
300808Introductory Chemistry

Chemistry

300808Introductory Chemistry
300828Physics 1

Mathematics

300672Mathematics 1A
200025Discrete Mathematics

Science - General

Choose two of

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

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

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

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 on of

300832Analytical Chemistry
300876Organic Chemistry

Choose one of

300830Analysis of Change
300672Mathematics 1A

Mathematics

300580Programming Fundamentals

Choose one of

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

Science - General

Choose one of

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

Choose one of

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

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

200263Biometry
300831Quantitative Thinking

Chemistry

Choose one of

300899Inorganic Chemistry
300849Physical Chemistry

Choose one of

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

Mathematics

Choose one of

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

Science - General

Choose two of

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

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

300931Integrated Science
300865Plant Physiology

Chemistry

Choose one of

300832Analytical Chemistry
300876Organic Chemistry

Choose one of

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

Mathematics

200028Advanced Calculus
200027Linear Algebra

Science - General

Choose two of

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

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

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

Choose one of

300905Advanced Immunology
300855Conservation Biology
300826Medical Microbiology

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

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

Choose one of

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

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

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

Chemistry

300907Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Choose one of

300926Advanced Physical Chemistry
300912Molecular Pharmacokinetics

Mathematics

Choose two of

200193Abstract Algebra
200023Analysis
301034Predictive Modelling

Science - General

Choose two of

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

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)

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


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