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154710 v.3 Bachelor of Engineering (Minerals Engineering), Bachelor of Commerce (Economics)


BEng(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Introduction


This double degree course equips students to work in a professional capacity in both technical and business areas of the mining and energy industries through a strategic alliance between the Western Australian School of Mines and the Curtin Business School. In the engineering degree, students major in minerals engineering and in the commerce degree in economics.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


TEE Applicable Mathematics and Calculus. Physics is also required for the Mining Engineering or Mining Geology streams; alternatively Chemistry is required for Minerals Engineering. Well performed applicants without all prerequisites may still be considered.

Specific Requirements


STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Note


In certain cases, the need to complete special units may result in an extension of studies beyond the normal length of the course.

Recognition of Prior Learning


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

Duration and Availability


This course is five years full-time or equivalent part-time study. The first four years, which focus primarily on engineering, are conducted by the Western Australian School of Mines (Bentley and Kalgoorlie) and the final year is conducted on the Bentley campus by the Curtin Business School.

Course Organisation


Students must complete a minimum of two-fifths of the course in Engineering, one-fifth of the course in Commerce and two-fifths of the course in both Engineering and Commerce.

Professional Recognition


Curtin Business School courses are designed wherever possible to conform with the membership standards of the relevant professional bodies with which students are likely to become associated after graduation. Graduates should consult the Western Australian School of Mines regarding professional recognition of the Engineering component of this course.

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. Students are required to pay for their own food while on field trips or camps. Students should note that excursion expenses may apply to units within this course and are listed in the Curtin handbook and Calendar. A requirement for Graduation is the successful completion of a Senior First Aid certificate for which payment is also required.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

303180 v.1   Common First, Second and Third Year (Minerals Eng/BCom)   600.0
  600.0

Year 4 Semester 1

12512 v.2   WASM Environmental Management 431 5.0 25.0
12519 v.2   WASM Minerals Engineering 451 5.0 25.0
303119 v.1   WASM Process Engineering 451 4.0 25.0
8931 v.5   Economics (Markets) 203 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

12521 v.3   WASM Research Project 451 5.0 25.0
12522 v.2   WASM Process Design 452 5.0 25.0
303128 v.1   WASM Process Design 454 3.0 12.5
303129 v.1   WASM Research Project 454 3.0 12.5
9792 v.7   Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 202 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 5 Semester 1

10540 v.3   Economic Theory 300 3.0 25.0
10836 v.3   Introductory Econometrics 211 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0

Year 5 Semester 2

6966 v.3   Mathematical Economics 201 3.0 25.0
9766 v.6   Economic Policy Issues 302 3.0 25.0
  OR  
11998 v.3   Economics (Asian Development) 302 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 5 Hrs/Wk Credits
2806 v.5   Finance (Introductory) 201 3.0 25.0
3414 v.7   Economics (International Trade) 311 3.0 25.0
10539 v.4   Economics (Managerial) 304 3.0 25.0
10541 v.3   International Financial Economics 302 3.0 25.0
10542 v.3   Labour Economics 302 3.0 25.0
10827 v.3   History of Economic Thought 302 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    
2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Kalgoorlie 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.



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