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132710 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Sciences), Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)


BSc(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Introduction

This double degree course is designed to provide graduates with a broad range of analytical and mathematical skills with particular relevance to statistical modelling and operations research. It prepares students to organise and control marketing activities in a highly competitive and volatile environment enhancing their employment prospects in the technological, industrial and commercial sectors.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Applicable Mathematics or Calculus. If Calculus is not studied, a bridging unit may be required.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Note

Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is four years full-time study or equivalent part-time.

Course Organisation

Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant Head of School or Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition

Graduates of the course are eligible for membership of the Australian Mathematical Society, Australian Marketing Institute and Australian Institute of Management.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

   
10987 v.4   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
1234 v.3   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
7062 v.5   Mathematics 101 4.0 25.0
7149 v.6   Principles of Statistics 101 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
10848 v.2   Management 100 3.0 25.0
10850 v.4   Marketing 100 3.0 25.0
7063 v.5   Mathematics 102 4.0 25.0
7150 v.7   Statistical Methods 102 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

   
302283 v.2   Mathematical Modelling 101 4.0 25.0
8127 v.5   Mathematics 201 4.0 25.0
8393 v.8   Statistical Methods 201 4.0 25.0
9764 v.7   Consumer Behaviour 102 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

   
10830 v.3   Information Systems 100 4.0 25.0
302315 v.2   Mathematical Statistics 202 4.0 25.0
8128 v.6   Linear Algebra 202 4.0 25.0
9807 v.6   Marketing Research 200 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

   
10855 v.5   Public Relations (Principles) 102 3.0 25.0
12613 v.2   International Marketing 250 3.0 25.0
302316 v.1   Statistical Inference 301 4.0 25.0
8140 v.5   Operations Research 201 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

   
11011 v.3   Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0
11016 v.3   Marketing Communications 211 3.0 25.0
302292 v.1   Network Optimisation 202 4.0 25.0
3975 v.4   Applied Statistics 302 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

   
302374 v.2   Stochastic Financial Modelling 403 3.0 25.0
3900 v.5   Strategic Marketing 310 3.0 25.0
4375 v.4   Marketing of Services 311 3.0 25.0
9130 v.5   Operations Research 301 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

   
10810 v.3   Business Policy 320 3.0 25.0
1866 v.6   Retail Marketing and Distribution 311 3.0 25.0
      OR    
4371 v.5   Marketing 391 3.0 25.0
2845 v.4   Law (Marketing) 245 3.0 25.0
302387 v.2   Time Series Modelling 404 3.0 25.0
  100.0
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalExternal
2003Bentley CampusSemester 1Y 
2003Bentley CampusSemester 2Y 

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.



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