Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Commerce

This double degree encompasses the strengths of a major from the Faculty of Business with the various disciplines of engineering.

Double degrees aim to broaden a student's knowledge and skill base and improve career options in competitive, increasingly interactive fields.

The programs are designed to enhance a student's educational, academic and professional qualifications whilst minimising the costs of their studies.

More information regarding double degree course requirements can be found in UOW's Policy Guidelines.

Students must seek advice and approval from both Faculties before enrolment.

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Commerce must complete a total of 264 credit points made up of:

1. At least 174 credit points of Engineering subjects, consisting of:
2. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Core Subjects;
3. Subjects leading to at least one of the majors* from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours);
4. at least 12 weeks of approved professional engineering experience during the course**;
5. At least 90 credit points of Commerce subjects, consisting of:
6. Core subjects
7. Subject leading to at least one of the majors* from the Bachelor of Commerce.
8. No more than 60 credit points shall be for 100-level subjects.

*depending on the major chosen, students may require the completion of additional credit points.

**Part-time students completing a major in Civil, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Mining Engineering, and in an approved full-time engineering employment may be exempted from up to three specified subjects.

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce who satisfy entry requirements may be eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). See program coordinator for more information.

Where the chosen Business major specifies the completion of COMM121, students are required to substitute this subject for MATH283. Additionally, where OPS 113* is included, students are required to substitute this subject for ENGG100 Engineering Computing and Analysis.

*Note that the chosen major may require the completion of a further Business elective subject to meet minimum credit requirements. See program coordinator for more information

Compulsory Work Placement / Online Components

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

The outcomes, which are common and consolidated in this joint degree, ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

CLO Description 1 Demonstrate sound disciplinary knowledge. 2 Exercise critical judgement in a professional environment. 3 Communicate effectively to a range of audiences through a range of mediums. 4 Use relevant technology for professional purposes. 5 Work productively and effectively as part of a team.

Please refer to the Undergraduate Course Handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes.