Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

300477 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), Bachelor of Business Administration


BSc(Curtin),BBA(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 031168G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This double degree provides graduates with a solid background in the principles and practices of computer science and business. It prepares students for a range of employment opportunities that require computing and technological skills, combined with a sound knowledge and professional expertise in the general business area.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year, in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.

Course Organisation

The structure of Engineering, Science and Computing owned double degrees is such that students have the option of completing the component Engineering, Science or Computing degree in the minimum time, provided they elect to change from the double degree within the first two semesters of the course.

Professional Recognition

Graduates from these programs meet the requirements for Professional Level accreditation of the Australian Computer Society and will be eligible for admission to the Australian Institute of Management.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10848 v.2   Management 100 3.0 25.0
10926 v.5   Mathematics 103 5.0 25.0
12702 v.3   Hardware Fundamentals 101 4.0 25.0
1920 v.7   Software Technology 151 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

10163 v.9   Introduction to Programming Environments 152 4.0 25.0
10993 v.3   Business Statistics 101 3.0 25.0
11011 v.3   Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0
1922 v.7   Software Technology 152 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

10808 v.2   Business Communication 101 3.0 25.0
10852 v.3   Organisational Behaviour 200 3.0 25.0
4533 v.5   Database Systems 252 4.0 25.0
8933 v.10   Software Engineering 251 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

10987 v.5   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
1234 v.4   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
308625 v.1   Introduction to Operating Systems 101 4.0 25.0
8934 v.8   Software Engineering 252 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

10850 v.4   Marketing 100 3.0 25.0
11010 v.2   Law (Contract) 101 3.0 25.0
12333 v.5   Design and Analysis of Algorithms 251 3.0 25.0
2644 v.8   Administrative Management 200 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

11001 v.3   Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0
11013 v.2   Accounting (Managerial) 101 3.0 25.0
12607 v.3   Finance (Principles) 215 3.0 25.0
4524 v.5   Computer Graphics 252 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

3437 v.12   Programming Language Design Concepts 352 3.0 25.0
4436 v.4   Human Resource Management (Introduction) 200 3.0 25.0
4521 v.6   Computer Communications 252 3.0 25.0
4542 v.8   Foundations of Computer Science 351 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

12334 v.4   Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science 352 5.0 25.0
3522 v.7   Strategic Management 313 4.0 25.0
4549 v.8   Project Design and Management 351 2.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
N1 The optional unit in year 4, semester 2, must be a unit from Curtin Business School in consultation with the course coordinator
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

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.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



Curtin Search Curtin Site Index