BA of Commerce and BA of Science

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.

Why study this program?

• 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, Public Relations and Sport & Recreation Management. 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.

Learning outcomes

• Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Commerce graduates will be able to:
• Apply the professional skills of their chosen business discipline through the ethical delivery of strategy, advice and services
• Reflect on their performance and implement change as necessary
• Think critically, reason and use judgment in preparation for their professional practice
• Identify relevant evidence-based research for use in professional analysis and advice
• Identify their own values and beliefs and be empowered to act on these values to advocate for people with whom they are engaged
• Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science graduates will be able to:
• Articulate the methods and philosophy of Science and explain why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable
• Explain the role and relevance of Science in society
• Apply broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge with depth in one or more disciplines
• Synthesise and critically evaluate information from a range of sources
• Design scientific investigations, collect and interpret data to draw conclusions showing creativity in problem solving
• Conduct investigations using practical and theoretical approaches
• Communicate results, information, and arguments to audiences for a range of purposes and in a variety of modes
• Apply current regulatory frameworks and exercise high personal and professional ethical standards
• Work independently as a reflective, self-directed learner and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others.

Career opportunities

• 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.