BB-ENGCOM v.2 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce
BEng(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 066675M
Registered full-time Duration:
5.5 Years
Course Overview
Bachelor Double Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in more than one discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.
Students choosing this double degree can combine a Bachelor of Engineering together with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Management, Economics, Finance or Accounting. This double degree course is designed to prepare students who graduate as engineers with an excellent background in commerce which may broaden their future opportunities as engineering managers in their respective organisations in either public or private sectors.The program equips graduates with a comprehensive technical foundation together with business knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant and widely interrelated with engineering. The combination of the two degrees can provide graduates with the versatility to seek wider opportunities in the developing engineering industry.
The following majors within this course are accredited in Australia and internationally by the Institute of Chemical Engineers: MDDU-CHENG Chemical Engineering Double Degree Major. The following majors within this course are accredited in Australia and internationally by Engineers Australia: MDDU-CCENG Civil and Construction Engineering Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom); MDDU-MCENG Mechanical Engineering Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom); MDDU-CHENG Chemical Engineering Double Degree Major; MDDU-MTENG Metallurgical Engineering Double Degree Major; MDDU-MINEN Mining Engineering Double Degree Major.
Graduates of the following majors in Australia may be eligible for membership of the Institute of Public Accountants: MDDU-ACENG Accounting Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom). Graduates of the following majors in Australia and New Zealand may be eligible for associate membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand: MDDU-ACENG Accounting Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom). Graduates of the following majors in Australia may be eligible for associate membership of CPA Australia: MDDU-ACENG Accounting Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom) [including the completion of Introduction to Australian Tax Law (TAXA2000) and Auditing, Assurance and Risk Management (ACCT3000)]. Graduates of the following majors in Western Australia may be eligible for membership of the Economic Society of Australia (WA Branch): MDDU-ECOSE Economics Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom).
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Bachelor Double Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/ and include flexible entry pathways. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Applicants require an ATAR=80; Mathematics Methods ATAR; at least one of the following: Physics ATAR, Chemistry ATAR, Engineering Studies ATAR. Desirable: Mathematics Specialist ATAR. STAT is not accepted for mature age entry but may be used to demonstrate English Competence requirements.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to a Bachelor Degree with Honours and some Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Switcher Criteria
Curtin course switcher criteria To switch into this course, you need to have: attained an ATAR of 80 and met the prerequisites; or if you have studied Maths Applications or equivalent: completed 75 credits within one semester, with a semester weighted average (SWA) of 70%; or completed 100 credits within one semester with an SWA of 65% or higher, plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR and Physics ATAR or Chemistry ATAR; or if you have studied Maths Methods or equivalent: completed 75 credits within one semester with an SWA of 65%; or completed 100 credits within one semester with an SWA of 60% or higher, plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR, AND Physics ATAR or Chemistry ATAR. The Maths Methods prerequisite can be met with: Maths Methods ATAR; or MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus or higher unit. The Physics prerequisite can be met with: Physics ATAR; or PHYS1006 Foundations of Physics or higher unit. The Chemistry prerequisite can be met with: Chemistry ATAR; or CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry or higher unit. Higher education course switcher criteria To switch into this course from another higher education course, you need to have: attained an ATAR of 80 plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR, and Physics ATAR or Chemistry ATAR; or if you have studied Maths Applications or equivalent: completed 75 credits within one semester, with a semester weighted average (SWA) of 70%; or completed 100 credits within one semester, with an SWA of 65% or higher, plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR, and Physics ATAR or Chemistry ATAR; or if you have studied Maths Methods or equivalent: completed 75 credits within one semester, with an SWA of 65%; or completed 100 credits within one semester, with an SWA of 60% or higher, plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR, and Physics ATAR or Chemistry ATAR.
Course Organisation
Bachelor Double Degrees include a combined degree study program leading to two awards. The duration of the double degree may vary among disciplines, but typically requires less time to complete than if the two undergraduate degrees were studied separately. Students can take no more than 250 credit points of first year level units.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical situations through research and practical application in the field of science and humanities
2. think creatively and critically to generate innovative solutions to complex scientific social and political problems
3. access, evaluate, synthesise and communicate relevant information from a range of organisational and external sources using appropriate technologies
4. describe global and cultural issues as related to the engineering and commerce areas and their impact on local and international communities
5. demonstrate respect for human rights, cultural diversity and the particular rights of Indigenous Australians
6. show leadership and employ ethical practice and professional integrity, both within a team and independently
Duration and Availability
This course is five and a half years full-time or equivalent part-time study. All majors in this course are available to international students studying in Australia on a study visa.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| MDDU-MCENG | v.2 | Mechanical Engineering Double Degree Major (BEng Hons/BCom) | 750.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MDDU-CCOEN | v.2 | Civil and Construction Engineering Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom) | 750.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MDDU-MINEN | v.2 | Mining Engineering Double Degree Major (BEng Hons/BCom) | 750.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MDDU-CHENG | v.3 | Chemical Engineering Double Degree Major (BEng Hons/BCom) | 750.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MDDU-MTENG | v.2 | Metallurgical Engineering Double Degree Major (BEng Hon/BCom) | 750.0 | ||
| MDDU-MNGMT | v.2 | Management Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom) | 350.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MDDU-ECOSE | v.2 | Economics Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom) | 350.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MDDU-ACENG | v.3 | Accounting Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom) | 350.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MDDU-FNCES | v.2 | Finance Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom) | 350.0 | ||
| 1,100.0 | |||||
Further Information
If you need more course information, you may contact the relevant areas: For Current Students: Student Services Office, please click here for further details: http://students.curtin.edu.au/contact_offices.cfm. For Domestic Future Students: Curtin Connect Future Students, enquiries: https://future.connect.curtin.edu.au, Tel: +61-1300 222 888. For International Future Students: Curtin International, email: international@curtin.edu.au, Tel: +61-8-9266 7331.
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International students
International students studying in Australia on a student visa can only study full-time and there are also specific entry requirements that must be met. As some information contained in this publication may not be applicable to international students, refer to international.curtin.edu.au for further information. Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students studying outside Australia may have the choice of full-time, part-time and external study, depending on course availability and in-country requirements.
