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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

311721 v.3 Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Commerce

Course CRICOS Code: 066675M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 5.5 Years

Introduction

Students choosing this double degree can combine a Bachelor of Engineering in one of most of the Engineering programs together with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Management, Economics, Finance or Accounting. This double degree course is designed to prepare students who graduate as engineers with an excellent background in Commerce which may broaden their future opportunities as engineering managers in their respective organisations in either public or private sectors. The program equips graduates with a comprehensive technical foundation together with business knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant and widely interrelated with engineering. The combination of the two degrees can provide graduates with the versatility to seek wider opportunities in the developing engineering industry.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics plus at least any two of TEE Calculus, Chemistry and Physics. OR at least three out of the following four: Mathematics 3C/3D, Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D, Physics 3A/3B and Chemistry 3A/3B. Engineering Studies 3A/3B is desirable

Specific Requirements

STAT is not accepted for mature age entry but may be used to demonstrate English Competence requirements.

Duration and Availability

The course duration is five and a half years full-time study.

Further Information

For more information contact the Career Consultant, in the Faculty of Science and Engineering on (08) 9266 4816, email careers@vesta.curtin.edu.au or visit our website www.scieng.curtin.edu.au

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1
311791 v.2 *   Civil and Construction Engineering DD Major (BEng/BCom) 750.0
  OR  
311792 v.1   Mechanical Engineering DD Major (BEng/BCom) 750.0
  OR  
311795 v.1   Software Engineering DD Major (BEng/BCom) 750.0
  OR  
311797 v.1   Electrical Power Engineering DD Major (BEng/BCom) 750.0
  OR  
311798 v.1   Electronic and Communication Engineering DD Major (BEng/BCom) 750.0
  OR  
311799 v.2   Computer Systems Engineering DD Major (BEng/BCom) 750.0
  OR  
311809 v.2   Chemical Engineering DD Major (BEng/BCom) 750.0
313903 v.1   Economics Double Degree Major (S&E) 350.0
  OR  
313904 v.1   Finance Double Degree Major (S&E) 350.0
  OR  
311808 v.1   Management DD Major (BEng/BCom) 350.0
  OR  
314052 v.1   Accounting Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom) 350.0
  1,100.0

*    Civil and Construction Engineering is only offered with Management

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2012 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2012 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.