C3Z Bachelor of Commerce–Bachelor of Science as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Commerce–Bachelor of Science
Abbreviation: BCom-BSc
Course code: C3Z
Course contact (faculty or school) Commerce: (03) 6226 2160 Science: (03) 6226 2125
Introductory comments
(Offered subject to Council approval)
This four-year (minimum), 10-year (maximum) full-time, internal full-time or part-time
course is offered at the Hobart and Launceston campuses and at the North-West Centre.
The first-year only is available at Launceston (subject to approval being granted to
introduce the first year of BSc at Launceston), and at the North-West Centre where a
limited number of units will be available.
Admission & prerequisites
Satisfaction of the University’s minimum entry requirements for degree courses plus
Satisfactory Achievement result or better in MT843 Mathematics Stage 3 or MT841
Mathematics Stage 2 or MT730 Mathematics Applied, AND one of: *IT862 Computer
Science; *CH856 Chemistry; *GG833 Geography or EV846 Environmental Science; *GL876
Geology; *PH866 Physics; *BY826 Biology; and *SC786 Physical Sciences if neither *PH866
Physics nor *CH856 Chemistry counted.
Subject prerequisites apply within the degree.
Applicants with a TE score of 80 or more who do not meet the above prerequisites will be
admitted to the course with enrolment in disciplines subject to counselling and approval
by the relevant Head of School.
Course objectives
The educational objectives of the combined degree are consistent with those of the BCom
and BSc degrees.
Professional recognition
It is anticipated that this combined degree will be recognised by the professional bodies
that have recognised the programs in the BCom. No formal arrangements for professional
recognition have been made or are anticipated for the BSc component.
Course structure
To qualify for the Bachelor of Commerce–Bachelor of Science, students must successfully
complete 400% from Groups 1, 2 and 3 of the BCom and BSc schedules (see specifications
appended).
Articulation
Credit for units included in the schedules for the BCom and BSc will be awarded to
students who transfer to the combined degree. Up to one year of credit for TAFE programs
will be awarded for the BSc component on the same basis as for the single degree.
Articulation arrangements already in place for the BCom will apply to the BCom
component of the course.
Schedule
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Unit title
weight
Year 1
Commerce
Introduction to
H1/2~L1/2~B1
12.5%
Management
Business
H1/2~L1~B1~O1
12.5%
Information
Systems
Commercial
H2~L2~B2
12.5%
Transactions
12.5%
Elective[1]
Science
First year core
25%
First year core
25%
Total Commerce and Science Year 1 = 100%
Year 2
Commerce
Accounting and
H3/1~L1~B1~O?
12.5%
Financial Decision
Making
Economics for
H1~L1~B1
12.5%
Business
Quantitative
12.5%
H3/2~L2~B2v
Methods 1
12.5%
Elective[1]
Science
Second year core
Second year core
code
BMA101
BSA101
BFA141
BFA103
BEA110
BEA140
25%
25%
Total Commerce and Science Year 2 = 100%
Year 3
Commerce
Major unit 1
12.5%
Major unit 2
12.5%
Major unit 3
12.5%
Major unit 4
12.5%
Total Commerce Year 3 = 50%
Year 3 and 4 Science
Third year Major
50%
Electives or Second
50%
[a]
major
[a] Comprising Maximum 20% Group 1, Maximum 25% Group 2, Maximum 50%
Group 3
Total Science years 3 and 4 = 100%
Year 4
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Commerce
Major unit 5
Major unit 6
Major unit 7
Major unit 8
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
Total Commerce Year 4 = 50%
Totals
Commerce core = 100%
Commerce major[2] = 100%
Science major[3] = 100%
Science electives or second Science major[3] = 100%
Total for the course = 400%
[1]
[2]
[3]
One elective must be in the area of the proposed major.
Commerce Major chosen from Accounting, Finance, Corporate Accountability,
Business Economics, Business Management, Entrepreneurship,
Human Resource Management, Information Systems, Marketing,
Marketing & International Business or The Information Economy.
The Finance, Business Economics, and Marketing majors are
available only at Hobart. The Information Economy major is
available only in Launceston.
Science Major(s) chosen from Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science,
Geography and Environmental Studies, Geology, Mathematics,
Microbiology/Immunology, Physics, Plant Science, Psychology
and Zoology.
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Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Commerce | Faculty of Science and Engineering
Campus(es) offered | Hobart
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 4 years minimum (8 semesters) | 10 years maximum (20 semesters)
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