Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Material Science)/Commerce
UNSW Sydney
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00098G
This dual degree program is for potential engineers in the fields of physical metallurgy, functional materials, materials engineering, ceramic engineering or process metallurgy who want to become skilled in technical management and more aware of economic and social aspects of the engineering profession. A diverse range of career options is available to those who successfully complete this dual degree. Many engineers often progress to technical management roles. With this degree students are ahead of the rest with not only the engineering skills, but also business acumen. This is a five and a half year program. The Bachelor of Engineering components include lectures, practical hands-on laboratory work, research and design projects and industrial training. Commerce courses are introduced in second year.
Structure
Each student may specialise in a particular field of Materials Science and Engineering by taking a range of appropriate electives in the final stages of the program. There are five study plans: BE in Physical Metallurgy, BE in Process Metallurgy, BE in Functional Materials, BE in Materials Engineering, BE in Ceramic Engineering.
Subjects
- Accounting
- Business economics
- Business strategy and economic management
- Business law
- Finance
- Financial economics
- Human resource management
- Information systems
- International business
- Management
- Marketing
- Materials science
- Real estate studies
- Taxation
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Physics. Recommended knowledge: Mathematics Extension 2, Chemistry and Engineering Studies are recommended but not required
Recognition
This degree is accredited with the Institute of Engineers Australia.
Further information
The UNSW HSC Plus program includes the Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering/Bachelor of Commerce.
