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
- A HSC Science unit or equivalent and Chemistry Bridging Course, or
- Recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics
- HSC Biology or equivalent is recommended.
Chemistry
- HSC Chemistry or equivalent, or recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, and
- HSC Mathematics or equivalent, or recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics.
Food and Nutrition
- A HSC Science unit or equivalent and Chemistry Bridging Course, or
- Recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, or
- 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
- HSC Physics or equivalent, or recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, and
- 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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