Course code: TBA Gippsland campus HECS fees applicable Attendance compulsory for some laboratory-based units
This
course has been designed to prepare students to work at a professional level in
a scientifically oriented environment in which application of modern business
techniques is required, or in a commercial environment in which a background in
science and technology is desirable.
The course is primarily directed towards intending students whose career goals
are in line with the above objectives and who combine ability with high
motivation.
The
normal entry requirement to the course is satisfactory completion of the
Victorian Certificate of Education or equivalent with a study score of at least
25 in English.
Students who have completed the first year of the normal Bachelor of Science or
Bachelor of Business at the university with good academic results may be
admitted to the second year of the double degree with full credit for
appropriate first-year studies.
This double degree program can normally be completed by part-time distance education in eight years, with variation to suit individual circumstances, or in a shorter period if granted credit for previous studies. A total credit value of at least 192 points must be completed as follows:
Science
units with a total credit value of at 90 points, including:
(a) two six-point core units:
(b) two science discipline sequences
(excluding computing) consisting of:
(i) 12 + 18 + 24 or 12 + 12 + 24 or 12 + 18 + 18 points in one discipline area
across levels one, two and three respectively, and
(ii) 24 points in a second discipline area, including at least 12 points from
levels two and three
(c ) one six-point first-level science unit from a discipline area other than
those studied under part (b).
Note: Consult the BSc entry for details of available science discipline
sequences.
Business
and Economics units with a total credit value of at least 102 points,
including:
(a) five introductory six-point units, one in each of the following business
disciplines:
(The Bachelor of Business and Commerce complusory
business mathematics and statistics unit is covered by the MTH1210
requirement.)
(b) a business major of at least 48 points (eight units), including at least 12
points at each of second and third levels (one core unit from part (a) may form
part of the 48 points requirement)
(c ) completion of at least 48 points of business units beyond first level,
including at least 24 points at third level (the business major sequence meets
part of this requirement).
Appropriate
credits may be granted for approved studies completed at a
recognised post-secondary institution. It is advisable that intending
applicants seek advice from both the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of
Business and Economics.
Interested applicants should contact the course advisers in the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Business and Economics . The Faculty of Science office at Gippsland is available by telephone on (03) 9902 6431, or fax (03) 9902 6931.
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Faculty of Science, Gippsland, by 22 September 2000 to be considered for a first-round offer. Later applications will be accepted (subject to quota limitations).
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