C10162 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Business v2

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Overview

This course is designed to produce graduates who are prepared for scientific practice in technically oriented businesses or who are equipped for entry into business and management in scientific firms and institutions.

Demand is growing for graduates able to cross the divide between science and business. UTS teaches the practical skills and knowledge that employers demand, both in science and business-related fields.

Career options

Graduates from this combined degree program will find employment opportunities as a scientist, researcher, analyst, communicator, manager, marketer, or technical representative with industries, government, scientific firms, research organisations and large corporations.

Depending on the science and business majors chosen, graduates could find themselves working in commodity and resource trading, pharmaceutical industry, as a scientist in leading consumer goods companies, in health services and management, medical research organisations, hospitals or environmental protection agencies.

Articulation

There is provision for students already enrolled in a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Business degree to transfer to this combined degree program, provided they meet the entry requirement for the combined degree and/or have demonstrated satisfactory progress in their current program of study.

Additional assumed knowledge

Mathematics; English; and at least one science subject.

Course duration and attendance

This combined degree course is offered over: four years, full time; eight years, part time; five years, full time with successful completion of the Diploma in Scientific Practice (not available to international students); or five years, full time with Honours. Full-time attendance involves approximately 24 hours each week at the University. Part-time attendance involves approximately 12 hours each week at the University. Part-time students may need to attend science classes for at least one half-day per week, in addition to evening classes.

Course structure

Students are required to complete a total of 192 credit points, comprising 96 credit points of science subjects and 96 credit points of business subjects.

Course completion requirements

Industrial training/professional practice

Course program

The example program shown is for a full-time student with a Science major in Biomedical Science (Forensic Biology) and a Business major in Advertising and Promotions.

Honours

An Honours program is available to eligible students.

Professional recognition

Depending on disciplines chosen, students may be eligible for entry to the relevant professional associations.

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