305642 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion), Bachelor of Business Administration
BSc(Curtin), BBA(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 046653E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years
Introduction
This double degree simultaneously develops expertise in the areas of business administration and health promotion.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
At least one TEE Science subject. Human Biology, TEE Applicable Mathematics or Discrete Mathematics desirable.
Specific Requirements
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Records Screening/Clearance Section of this publication. STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.
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.
Course Organisation
Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event, the relevant Head of School shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Health Promotion Association.
Career Opportunities
There is an increasing demand for health professionals who have administration, management and marketing skills. Typically, graduates would seek careers in non-government or community-based health agencies and government health departments. It is particularly relevant for jobs in government health departments and in community agencies involved with health related areas such as alcohol and other drugs, injury control, disease control, heart disease prevention, cancer control, road safety, research, sponsorship and community development and capacity building.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 10848 | v.2 | Management 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10987 | v.5 | Accounting 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1649 | v.4 | Emergency Medical Care 188 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 6912 | v.3 | Health Promotion 180 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7713 | v.8 | Health Science Communication 180 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 11011 | v.3 | Legal Framework 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1234 | v.4 | Economics 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1643 | v.7 | Human Biology 133 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8857 | v.7 | Alcohol and Other Drugs 188 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 10850 | v.4 | Marketing 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11010 | v.2 | Law (Contract) 101 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3952 | v.7 | Health Promotion Methods 285 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7924 | v.7 | Injury Control 288 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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| 10830 | v.4 | Information Systems 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11013 | v.2 | Accounting (Managerial) 101 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12479 | v.3 | Professional Practice (Health Promotion) 280 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303091 | v.2 | Epidemiology 186 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 1 |
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| 10852 | v.3 | Organisational Behaviour 200 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 2644 | v.8 | Administrative Management 200 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300885 | v.2 | Cancer Control 286 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3953 | v.7 | Professional Practice (Health Promotion) 385 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 2 |
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| 13121 | v.3 | Epidemiology 282 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 2806 | v.5 | Finance (Introductory) 201 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8701 | v.8 | Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy 382 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8800 | v.5 | Employee Relations 200 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 4 Semester 1 |
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| 10835 | v.2 | International Management 375 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303899 | v.2 | Ethics in Business 300 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8700 | v.6 | Health Promotion Planning 381 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9818 | v.7 | Health Promotion Methods 387 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 4 Semester 2 |
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| 10642 | v.4 | Evaluation of Health Promotion 388 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12953 | v.2 | Entrepreneurship 300 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3522 | v.7 | Strategic Management 313 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3954 | v.6 | Professional Practice (Health Promotion) 386 | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 11, 2005
Curtin University of Technology, Perth CRICOS Provider Code 00301J
The Sydney Campus of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 02637B