Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce

Edith Cowan University

About

This double degree allows students to undertake four years of concurrent study in science and commerce across a wide range of disciplines.

Structure

Students are required to complete 16 Science units, comprising 4 Core units, an 8-unit Major and 4 elective units; and 16 Commerce units, comprising 7 Core units, an 8-unit Major and 1 elective unit. Students who wish to take an Accounting major will need to consult with the Course Information Hub as students are required to complete additional credit points/units exceeding that required for completion of the degree.

Year 1 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI1125 * Professional Science Essentials 15
MAT1114 Introductory Statistics 15
SBL1100 Foundations of Business 15
SBL1300 Business Environments & Markets 15

Year 1 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI1182 Case Studies in Science 15
Core Unit 1 x Science Core Unit 15
SBL1400 Introduction to Business Analytics 15
ACC1100 Accounting I 15

Year 2 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective 2 x Science Units 30
ECF1110 Economics I 15
SBL1600 * Business Identity and Protocols 15

Year 2 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective 2 x Science Units 30
Unit from Major 1 x Commerce Major Unit 15
Elective Unit 1 x Commerce Elective Unit 15

Year 3 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective 2 x Science Units 30
Unit from Major 2 x Commerce Major Units 30

Year 3 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective 2 x Science Units 30
Unit from Major 2 x Commerce Major Units 30

Year 4 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective 2 x Science Units 30
Unit from Major 2 x Commerce Major Units 30

Year 4 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective 2 x Science Units 30
Unit from Major 1 x Commerce Major Unit 15
Plus 1 unit from:
SBL3500 ^ Integrated Business Application 15
FBL3501 ^ Business Practicum 15

Note: FBL3501 is by application only.

Science Core Units

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI1187 ^ Form and Function in Biology 15
SCI1183 ^ Origins and Evolution of Life 15
SCC1123 ^ Chemistry for the Life Sciences 15
SCC1111 ^ General Chemistry 15
SCP1132 ^ Introduction to Physics 15
SCP1134 ^ Foundations of Physics 15

^ Core Option * Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.

Entry requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

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);
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

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 as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

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

Learning outcomes

  1. Apply broad knowledge from the fields of science and commerce to a range of theoretical and practical situations.
  2. Think critically to access, analyse, critically evaluate, conceptualise and solve complex problems relating to science and commerce.
  3. Think creatively to generate solutions for Scientific questions and Business innovations.
  4. Use experimental and digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
  5. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
  6. Demonstrate a global outlook on science and commerce.
  7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values, including Indigenous cultural competence.
  8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.

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