Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Psychology

This double degree equips students with the theory, practical experience, and employability skills to become business professionals and psychologists.

Researching, analysing and explaining interactions between people, business and their environments are examples of skills that are developed.

Practical experience in leadership, teamwork, self-assessment, critical thinking, communication and problem-solving improve career perspectives, providing an industry-relevant learning experience that meets the needs of a variety of complex, competitive and dynamic global environments.

Students are required to complete: 20 Commerce units, comprising 7 Core units, an 8-unit Human Resource Management Major and five Elective units plus 12 Psychology units.

Year 1 - Semester 1

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SBL1100	Foundations of Business	15
SBL1300	Business Environments & Markets	15
PSY1101	Introduction to Psychology	15
PSY1115	Psychology of Motivation and Emotion	15

Year 1 - Semester 2

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
ACC1100	Accounting I	15
SBL1400	Introduction to Business Analytics	15
PSY1210	Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception	15
PSY1204	Social Determinants of Behaviour	15

Year 2 - Semester 1

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
ECF1110	Economics I	15
SBL1600 *	Business Identity and Protocols	15
PSY2102	Fundamentals of Psychological Inquiry	15
PSY2105	Psychology of Personality and Individual Differences	15

Year 2 - Semester 2

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Unit from Major	2 x HR Major Units	30
PSY2204	Learning, Memory and Cognition	15
PSY2231	Developmental Psychology	15

Year 3 - Semester 1

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Unit from Major	2 x HR Major Units	30
PSY3105	Advanced Methods of Psychological Inquiry	15
PSY3343	Abnormal Psychology	15

Year 3 - Semester 2

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Unit from Major	2 x HR Major Units	30
PSY3217	Cultural Issues in Psychology	15
PSY3225	Applications of Psychological Literacy	15

Year 4 - Semester 1

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

Year 4 - Semester 2

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Unit from Major	1 x HR Major Unit	15
Elective Unit	3 x Elective Units	45

^ 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

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.

Apply broad and coherent business and psychology knowledge to a range of situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
Access, analyse and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging business and psychology problems systematically.
Communicate business and psychology knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
Collaborate effectively in team settings, with respect for cultural diversity, to produce measurable outcomes.
Generate creative ideas for business and psychology innovations that anticipate challenges and respond to opportunities and constant change.
Reflect on feedback, autonomy, accountability and critique one's own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development.
Value professional behaviours and /or citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between ethics and both business and social responsibility.

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