Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science

2021 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2021 course information
Award granted	Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Science
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2021. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2021. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2021. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Campus	Offered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud Campus	No
Duration	4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code	001806J Burwood (Melbourne)
Deakin course code	D321
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Deakin's 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 you're 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 business and science scenarios that prepare you to hit the ground running once you graduate.

Combined skills in science and business can set you up for a lucrative career. Are you ready to take control of your future?

The commerce stream builds a foundation of robust business and personal skills, as well as giving you the freedom to pursue your passions in a range of specialised areas of business, from accounting to marketing.

You’ll graduate with key skills built around three pillars grounded in the everyday realities of business:

finance and accounting
market knowledge
management and professional skills.

Led by a team of academics who are experts in their field, our science stream trains you to be a scientific explorer, ready to solve tomorrow’s global issues through science and discovery. You’ll build your foundational knowledge by studying a range of science-related study areas before focusing on one of 10 majors:

animal biology
cell biology
chemistry
chemistry and materials science
environmental science
genomics
geography
human biology
mathematical modelling
plant biology.

Our broad spectrum of science specialisations allows you to tailor your degree to your unique career aspirations. Follow a lifelong passion and get more out of your degree by learning more about the things that matter to you.

Best of all, learning extends beyond the classroom. You’ll gain practical experience through programs in modern science laboratories, completion of a Community Science Project, undertaking industry-based learning placements and getting a taste of the international business world with overseas internship programs.

Indicative student workload

As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Professional recognition

Deakin Business School is in the top 1% of business schools globally by holding both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. These prestigious accreditations are awarded to business schools that meet strict standards of quality, academic and professional excellence, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing improvement and innovation in their courses, ensuring our graduates are employable worldwide.

Students who complete the accounting major are eligible to apply for:

* the CA Program of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
* Associate membership for the CPA Program
* IPA Program of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
* Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Students who complete the marketing major are eligible for a one-year credit reduction from the five years needed to become a Certified Practicing Marketer by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).

Students who complete the financial planning major will satisfy the education standards prescribed by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) to be able to provide financial advice in Australia and be eligible for entry into the certification programs of the professional financial planning associations – the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification Program offered by the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and the Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner designation offered by the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA).

Commerce graduates may also be eligible to apply for membership to these key professional bodies (depending on units taken):
* Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
* Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML)
* Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)

The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry major) has been professionally accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). Graduates of this course are encouraged to apply for membership of the respective local branch of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

Students should consult with a course adviser to identify any additional requirements for membership for each professional body, and also consult with the professional body.

Career opportunities

Employment opportunities for Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science graduates exist in just about every area of business, science and government. Your technical prowess in science and business, combined with sought-after soft skills like leadership and critical thinking, will make you a sought-after candidate in a range of roles including:

* research scientist
* scientific editor
* environmental manager or consultant
* park ranger
* chemist
* accountant
* financial planner
* IT and systems professional
* marketing manager
* human resources manager

Participation requirements

Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.

Mandatory student checks

Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.

Alternate exits

Bachelor of Commerce (M300)
Bachelor of Science (S320)

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.

Course Learning Outcomes

Please refer to the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) of each of the single degrees.

Course rules

To complete the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science, students must attain a total of 32 credit points, consisting of 16 credit points from the Faculty of Business and Law and 16 credit points from the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, MAI010 Academic Integrity Module. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year.

Major sequences

Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.
All students in the Bachelor of Commerce are required to complete at least one major sequence chosen from the following:

^ These majors are the recommended pathway to qualify for membership of professional organisations.

* Offered to continuing students only

# Offered Cloud only

Course structure

Units

The 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Commerce include:-

Completion of ^*MAI010 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory module)
8 credit points of core units (MAA103, MAE101, MAF101, MIS171, MLC101, MMK101, MMM132 and MWL101)
an 8 credit point major sequence
Level 3 - at least 4 credit points (which must be course grouped to a Faculty of Business and Law undergraduate degree)

^* to be completed in first trimester of study.

The 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Science include:-

8 credit points of core units
a 6 credit point approved science major sequence
2 credit points of elective units
Level 3 - a least 4 credit points of Science units
SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0 credit point unit)
STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0 credit point unit)

Other course information

Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.

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