Bachelor of Science :: Bachelor of Business


The combined degree in science and business provides the opportunity for the combination of two awards in one program of study. The course is designed to increase the employability of graduates by offering them the flexibility to become multi-skilled and gain broadened perspectives in their studies. Students who are unsure about their careers are provided with wider options. The course prepares a student to pursue a career which interfaces with either science or business, or a combination of the two. The combined degree is structured to enable a student to obtain a double award in a shorter time than if the programs were studied separately.






Course Code


4500

Duration


Four and a half years full-time or equivalent part-time

Mode of Delivery


On campus (Lake Macquarie)

Accreditation


The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business degree is accredited by the NSW Department of Education and Training.

The CRICOS registration number for the degree is:
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business 057314M

Information for International students

Entry Requirements


General Admission Requirements apply to the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business course.
In addition, the folllowing requirements apply to the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business course:

Biological Science


  1. A HSC Science unit or equivalent and Chemistry Bridging Course, or
  2. Recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics
  3. HSC Biology or equivalent is recommended.


Chemistry


  1. HSC Chemistry or equivalent, or recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, and
  2. HSC Mathematics or equivalent, or recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics.


Food and Nutrition


  1. A HSC Science unit or equivalent and Chemistry Bridging Course, or
  2. Recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, or
  3. HSC Biology or equivalent is recommended.


Information Technology


HSC Mathematics or equivalent is recommended.

Mathematics


Recent HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent, or recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics.

Physics


  1. HSC Physics or equivalent, or recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, and
  2. HSC Mathematics Extension 1, or equivalent, or recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics.





Course Information Booklet


For more details on the content of this course please download the following booklet:

SCIENCE:

BUSINESS:


Unit Synopsis


The Undergraduate Handbook contains detailed information on each unit.





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Testimonials


'Science at Avondale gives a unique opportunity for plenty of hands-on experience with group excursions and small classes which provide high interaction with lecturers. It has a great learning environment, which is friendly and interesting, as well as challenging.’ —Dana Mulvany



Careers


The course prepares a student to pursue a career which interfaces with either science or business, or a combination of the two where the empirical approach of science may be combined with management and business skills.




Financial Information


The information provided is a guide but will give you a rough idea as to the costs associated with studying at Avondale. Actual fee amounts vary on the enrolled course and the units that are taken. Please contact us if you have further questions.



FEE-HELP


If you are a domestic full fee-paying student, you may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance. FEE-HELP is available for most Avondale higher education courses. FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth loan scheme that assists eligible students to defer payment of their tuition fees. FEE-HELP can cover all or part of a student’s tuition fees, up to a lifetime limit of $83,313 (2009). The $83,313 (2009) FEE-HELP limit is indexed each year. A loan fee of 20% applies to FEE-HELP loans for undergraduate courses of study. The FEE-HELP limit does not include the loan fee. No repayment is required until your income exceeds $41,595 (2008-2009 (CPI indexed).

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