Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Science

Deakin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00113B

Deakins Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science empowers you to take your science career beyond the lab. Pair specialist science knowledge with a strong foundation in business disciplines and graduate ready to lead, innovate and disrupt in your chosen field. Dual skills in science and business can set you up for a lucrative career. Through this industry-led combined course, you can follow your curiosity into any field that inspires you and forge your own path by choosing from a wide range of major sequences. Whether youre aspiring to a role in science communication or management, or want to complement your business acumen with evidence-based decision-making skills, this combined course arms you with a unique skill set that makes you stand out from the pack. Underpinned by real-life work experience, the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science trains you in authentic science and business scenarios that prepare you to hit the ground running once you graduate.

Structure

  • 32 credit points total which include: 16 credit points of Commerce units and 16 credit points of Science units
  • The Science units include 16 course grouped units including 8 core units and at least one 6 credit point Science major sequence
  • 2 credit points of elective units
  • completion of two zero credit point units
  • The Commerce units include 8 credit points of core units
  • one 8 credit point major
  • Students also complete one zero credit point academic integrity module.

Subjects

  • Accounting
  • Animal biology
  • Cell biology and Genomics
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Environmental science
  • Finance
  • Financial planning
  • Human biology
  • Human resource management
  • Management
  • Management information systems
  • Marketing
  • Mathematical modelling
  • Plant biology

Standard entry requirements

  • VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL or equivalent.
  • This course uses the ATAR and your entire academic record as part of its selection consideration.
  • Selection is competitive, meeting these minimum requirements or their equivalents does not guarantee selection into this course
  • All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Please refer to this course entry on the Deakin University website to read about ways of satisfying the English language proficiency requirement
  • For more detailed information about additional course requirements for all applicant groups, or equivalent minimum requirements for applicants with a higher education study, VET study or work and life experience refer to the Deakin University website.

Recognition

Depending on units taken, commerce graduates can apply for membership to these key professional bodies: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); Association of Financial Advisers (AFA); Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI); Australian Marketing Institute (AMI); Certified Practising Accountants (CPA); Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ); Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA); Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA); Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML); Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Melbourne Burwood International: $176,000 No
  • Full-time : 4 years

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