311721 v.3 Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Commerce
BEng(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 066675M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
5.5 Years
Course Overview
Bachelor double degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in more than one discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.
Students choosing this double degree can combine a Bachelor of Engineering 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.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au and include flexible entry pathways.
Specifically, applicants require 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 STAT is not accepted for mature age entry but may be used to demonstrate English Competence requirements.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to a bachelor degree with honours and some graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Bachelor double degrees include a combined degree study program leading to two awards. The duration of the double degree may vary among disciplines, but typically requires less time to complete than if the two undergraduate degrees were studied separately.
Duration and Availability
The course duration is five and a half years full-time study.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | 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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| 311809 | v.2 | Chemical Engineering DD Major (BEng/BCom) | 750.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 314636 | v.1 | Metallurgical Engineering Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom) | 750.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311792 | v.2 | Mechanical Engineering DD Major (BEng/BCom) | 750.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311791 | v.2 * | Civil and Construction Engineering DD Major (BEng/BCom) | 750.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 314637 | v.1 | Mining Engineering Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom) | 750.0 | ||
| 314052 | v.1 | Accounting Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom) | 350.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 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 | ||
| 1,100.0 | |||||
* Civil and Construction Engineering is only offered with Management
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Science and Engineering on telephone (08) 9266 4600, email ssse@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://scieng.curtin.edu.au
Course Structure Disclaimer
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