Bachelor of Commerce with the degree of Bachelor of Science
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Overview
Be part of the business of science. Embrace the challenge of today's science and technology industries as they meet the fast-paced world of business and finance.
Commerce, or business, is the exchange of goods or commodities. In this degree you will study management, marketing, finance and accounting as well as undertake research and study in a science discipline of your choice.
Key features
- Macquarie business graduates are sought after by industry.
- Take part in classroom, field and laboratory learning with a focus on practical work to develop your skills.
- High quality laboratories including modern instruments and tools.
Minimum course duration
4 years full-time / equivalent part time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300288
Suitable for
If you are interested in areas of science, scientific research, telecommunications, IT, commerce, science management and international business.
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Entry requirements
- Bachelor of Commerce - refer to your chosen major(s)
- Bachelor of Science - refer to your chosen major(s)
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for this degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 30 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Commerce designated units | 42 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Science designated units | 42 |
| Completion of Specified Foundation Units | |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Commerce | |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Science | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double degree
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ACST101 | Techniques and Elements of Finance | 3 | ||
| Required | BBA102 | Principles of Management | 3 | ||
| Required | ECON111 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 | ||
| Required | MKTG101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | either | ACCG100 | Accounting IA | ||
| or | ACCG106 | Accounting Information for Decision-Making | 3 | ||
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Commerce majors:
- Accounting
- Applied Econometrics
- Business Information Systems
- Commercial Law
- Decision Science
- Demographics
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources
- International Business
- Marketing
- Public Sector Management
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Science majors:
- Applied Econometrics
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Biology
- Biomolecular Sciences
- Brain, Behaviour and Evolution
- Business Information Systems
- Chemistry
- Climate Science
- Decision Science
- Development Studies and Culture Change
- Electronics
- Environmental Earth Science
- Environmental Geology
- Environmental Management
- Geography
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Human Geography
- Mathematics
- Palaeobiology
- Photonics
- Physics
- Psychological Science
- Software Technology
- Spatial Information Science
- Statistics
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- Business analyst
- Communications co-ordinator
- Financial analyst
- Management consultant
- Recruitment and staff development consultant
- Sales manager
Employers
- Agricultural agencies
- Banks and financial institutions
- Consultancy firms
- Environment protection authorities
- Exploration and mining industries
- Government departments
- Hospitals
- IT companies
- Medical research centres (especially laboratories)
- Museums
- National parks and conservation agencies
- Research institutions
- Telecommunication companies
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Chartered accounting
- Government accounting
- Investment management
- Management consulting
- Merchant banks
- Public practice
Average starting salary
Business graduates can expect competitive salaries that compare well to salaries within other fields. According to Graduate Career Australia, the median graduate starting salary is:
- accounting: $47,500
- business: $47,500
- economics: $50,000
- law: $52,000


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