Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Science

Bachelor

The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science double degree is the perfect launching pad if you want to operate in today's business environment and apply your scientific know-how and expertise.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

3076, 045095E

Study Mode

In person

About this course

School of Law & Business

The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science double degree is the perfect launching pad if you want to operate in today's business environment and apply your scientific know-how and expertise. You will be guided to develop knowledge, conceptual understanding and analytical skills to prepare you for the modern business landscape. You will also gain scientific knowledge and skills and specialise in areas aligned with your interests. Contact us today to find out more about this exciting double degree.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70

OR

International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*

OR

Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

* Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.

OR

Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section*.

OR

Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

Combining skills and knowledge from the business world with scientific knowledge and skills is an astute combination. Scientists need to be able to operate in commercial settings, and business people need to know about the science behind their decisions and how they may impact the world around us.

As part of the Bachelor of Commerce, you will be able to major in various disciplines such as Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing and Public Relations. The wide choice of disciplines allows you to customise your degree to suit your personal and professional interests and academic strengths.

As part of the Bachelor of Science, you will study core interdisciplinary Science courses, including experimental design, maths, biology, chemistry and a science internship. These courses provide the basis for strong skills in scientific investigation, including data collection and analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication. These skills are highly sought after by employers and applicable to many workplaces within and outside the field of science.

Building on these core Science courses, you will deepen your study of science by selecting a Science Stream that matches your interests: Biology & Environment, Environment & Heritage, Human & Medical Science, or Multidisciplinary Science. Each Stream ensures in-depth knowledge and skill development through practical hands-on experience in the classroom, the laboratory, and the field.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; the following careers are open to graduates: International business consultant, accountant, management consultant, International banker, financial counsellor, environmental consultant, biologist, ecologist, heritage consultant, manager or marketing advisor for environmentally-focussed companies.

Course structure

Courses Units of Credit Core Curriculum courses 50 Business Foundation courses 200 Business Major courses and/or electives 225** Science Core courses 125 Science Stream elective courses 175 Total units of credit in the double degree 800**

**This is the minimum Units of Credit required and will vary depending in the chosen Major.

Business Majors

Accounting
Economics
Finance
Human Resource Management
Management
Marketing
Public Relations
Sport and Recreation Management

Double Business Majors are possible too:

Accounting / Economics
Accounting / Finance
Accounting / Human Resource Management
Accounting / Management
Accounting / Marketing
Economics / Finance
Economics / Human Resource Management
Economics / Management
Economics / Marketing
Finance / Human Resource Management
Finance / Management
Finance / Marketing
Human Resource Management / Marketing
Management / Marketing
Marketing / Public Relations

Core Curriculum

CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
CORE II: Elective
- Electives in philosophy and\or theology
- Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
- An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
- An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
- An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

See the Bachelor of Science Program Requirements for details of Science Core courses and Science Streams.

More information regarding courses can be found at the School of Business and School of Arts and Sciences course description pages.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

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