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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.

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 vital study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10848 v.2   Management 100 3.0 25.0
12702 v.3   Hardware Fundamentals 101 4.0 25.0
1920 v.7   Software Technology 151 5.0 25.0
308862 v.1   Mathematics 115 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
308625 v.1   Introduction to Operating Systems 101 3.0 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
4533 v.5   Database Systems 252 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

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
4549 v.7   Project Design and Management 351 2.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

12334 v.4   Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science 352 5.0 25.0
3437 v.12   Programming Language Design Concepts 352 3.0 25.0
3522 v.7   Strategic Management 313 4.0 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#
2005 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.



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