Online Courses Handbook 2003

300971 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Physics), Bachelor of Business Administration

Introduction
This double degree program is designed for students who intend to work in management roles in the private and public sector.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Physics, Applicable Mathematics and Calculus. Candidates without some of these subjects may be admitted but will be required to complete appropriate bridging units which may result in an extension of studies beyond the normal length of the course.

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 by the course coordinator and or Head of Department.

Duration and Availability
This course is available on a full or part-time basis. Only a limited number of units can be done externally. As most classes are scheduled during daytime, part time students may only be able to complete their degree by attending these classes. Full-time students can complete the degree in a minimum of eight semesters (four years) while part-time students may complete the course in sixteen semesters

Course Organisation
The first four semesters of this course focus on the development of fundamentals in physics, mathematics, data analysis computing and business studies. The final four semesters include further business studies and studies in advanced topics in theoretical and applied physics together with a physics research project supervised by one of the Department's research groups.

Professional Recognition
Graduates from this program meet the academic requirements for Graduate membership of the Australian Institute of Physics and membership of the Australian Institute of Management.

Additional Course Expenses
Some optional units may include 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.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10848 v.2 Management 100 3.0 25.0

11011 v.3 Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0

1737 v.3 Particles and Waves 101 3.0 12.5

1738 v.4 Physical Measurements 101 3.0 12.5

7062 v.5 Mathematics 101 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

10993 v.2 Business Statistics 101 4.0 25.0

11010 v.2 Law (Contract) 101 3.0 25.0

1744 v.3 Structure of Matter 102 3.0 12.5

1745 v.5 Physical Measurements 102 3.0 12.5

7063 v.5 Mathematics 102 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

10987 v.4 Accounting 100 3.0 25.0

1234 v.3 Economics 100 3.0 25.0

302931 v.1 Physical Measurements 203 3.0 12.5

7907 v.5 Particles and Waves 201 3.0 12.5

8648 v.3 Mathematical Methods 201 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

11001 v.2 Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0

7905 v.5 Mathematical Methods 202 4.0 25.0

7909 v.4 Physical Measurements 202 4.0 25.0

8717 v.5 Electromagnetism 202 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

11013 v.2 Accounting (Managerial) 101 3.0 25.0

12084 v.3 Applied Decision Making in an Organisational Context 201 3.0 25.0

9765 v.4 Quantum and Statistical Physics 301 4.0 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

10850 v.4 Marketing 100 3.0 25.0

10852 v.3 Organisational Behaviour 200 3.0 25.0

11592 v.2 Solid State Physics 302 2.0 12.5

12035 v.2 Scientific Communication 102 3.0 12.5

8800 v.5 Employee Relations 200 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

12991 v.2 Physics Project 301 5.0 25.0

2644 v.8 Administrative Management 200 3.0 25.0

3999 v.4 Scientific Data Analysis 301 4.0 25.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

12992 v.2 Physics Project 302 7.0 37.5

3522 v.6 Strategic Management 313 3.0 25.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 37.5

100.0

Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

4778 v.5 Ceramics 301 3.0 12.5

7318 v.5 Astronomy 101 2.0 12.5

7325 v.5 Marine Science 101 2.0 12.5

7910 v.7 Radiation Physics 201 3.0 12.5

9809 v.5 Applied Physics 301 2.0 12.5

11589 v.2 Physics of Fluids 301 2.0 12.5

11594 v.2 Astrophysics 302 2.0 12.5

12994 v.2 Astronomy 201 3.0 12.5

# Year 4, Semester 1; Optional unit - Management Unit determined in consultation with the Course Controller and or Head of Department.

## Year 4, Semester 2; Optional units chosen must be a Management unit to the value of one full unit and a Physics unit to the value of half a unit.

NB Options; any unit determined in consultation with the physics Coordinator Head of Department.