Bachelor of Engineering with the degree of Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Demographics
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Overview
Engineering at Macquarie is a unique electronic engineering program. The main focus is on practical learning based on the use of modern electronics, telecommunications techniques and software technologies to design, construct, manufacture and manage systems and products.
Study Engineering with Commerce and focus on specific commercial aspects of engineering such as: marketing, human resources, international business, economics, commercial law and finance as you gain the skills to work as an engineer.
You'll choose from six engineering majors:
- Computer
- Electronic
- Mechatronic
- Software
- Telecommunications
- Wireless
Combine your engineering studies with a specific area of commerce to prepare yourself for the commercial aspects of engineering.
Demographic analysis is a powerful tool that can explain a number of social, economic and business phenomena.
Demography includes the study of:
- the size, structure and distribution of populations
- how populations change over time because of births, deaths, migration and ageing.
Changes in populations affect a wide range of issues:
- the quantities of different products bought
- the size and composition of workforces
- the demand for public services, such as health, education, and welfare
- the pressures on the natural environment
- voting patterns.
Key features
- Macquarie University is the only university in NSW to offer undergraduate major in demography.
- Demographic analysis can assist in planning marketing campaigns, site location decisions, electoral campaign strategies and public sector resource allocation decisions, such as where to build schools and hospitals.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students who are interested in the study of human populations, quantitative research and problem solving, and have strong analytical skills.
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Entry requirements
- HSC Mathematics (Assumed Knowledge)
- Introductory units and bridging courses are available for students without the assumed prior knowledge.
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
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 120 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 75 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 48 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 400 level or above | 18 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Engineering designated units | 87 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Commerce designated units | 42 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Engineering | |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Commerce | |
| Completion of a designated People unit from outside the Faculty of Science | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Double degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double degree.
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | COMP115 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | COMP125 | Fundamentals of Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC141 | Digital Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC170 | Introduction to Electronic Systems | 3 | ||
| Required | either | MATH135 | Mathematics IA | ||
| or | MATH132 | Mathematics IA (Advanced) | 3 | ||
| Required | either | MATH133 | Mathematics IB (Advanced) | ||
| or | MATH136 | Mathematics IB | 3 | ||
| Required | PHYS140 | Physics IA | 3 | ||
| Required | PHYS143 | Physics IB | 3 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Required | either | STAT170 | Introductory Statistics | ||
| or | STAT171 | Statistical Data Analysis | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ELEC270 | Linear Circuits and Devices | 3 | ||
| Required | ENGG200 | Introduction to Professional Engineering | 3 | ||
| Required | MATH235 | Mathematics IIA | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ENGG300 | Engineering Project Practices | 3 | ||
| Required | ISYS360 | Technology Management | 3 | ||
| 400 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ENGG400 | P | Industry Experience | 0 | |
| Required | either | ENGG410 | Engineering Major Project | ||
| or | ENGG411 | Engineering Research Thesis | 12 | ||
| Required | ENGG450 | Systems Design and Engineering | 3 | ||
| Required | ENGG460 | Engineering Principles and Practice | 3 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 30 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a P are Participation units.
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- Business and finance marketing consultant
- Market researcher
- Public service planning/policy analyst
- Strategic planner
- Population forecaster
Employers
Demographers are in demand in the public and private sector, here and overseas. Demographic skills can be applied widely including in business and finance by investment companies, insurance companies, banks and marketing consulting and market research firms in areas such as tracking trends, market analysis and site location. In the public sector they are used in the collection and analysis of data, in planning and in assisting policy formulation. Examples of workplaces that utilise demographics include the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Department of Education, and research organisations.
Average starting salary
Starting salaries for demographers vary depending upon which industry they enter, and are usually in the above average range $42,000–$70,000.
Profiles
Our Graduates
Kirsty Wright
Kirsty completed a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Demography and Marketing in 2006. She also completed a marketing focused Honours degree in 2007.
She is currently working at Sweeney Research where she works on both qualitative and quantitative research in a variety of areas including branding, advertising, communications, new product development, concept testing, consumer segmentation and multivariate research.
Prior to joining Sweeney, Kirsty worked at The Nielsen Company on the Living in Australia study for two years.
Our Expertise
Fei Guo
Fei is a Senior Lecturer in Demography. She received her PhD from the University of Hawaii and the East-West Centre and has held academic positions at ANU and the University of Wollongong.
Fei's teaching interests range from conventional demography subjects to marketing research methods and experiential learning in international business studies. She has taught both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects and has also contributed to honours program teaching.
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