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Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Social Science

L06710  043214G



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Fee*
4 Year/s Lilydale (Semester 1, Semester 2) A$19,100 (annual for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

Through this course, you will learn how to gather, synthesise and assess information, conceptualise issues and express them effectively both orally and in writing within a business environment. You will be required to select a business major from: accounting, advertising, business analysis, business public relations, finance, human resource management, international business, management, marketing or tourism management. You will also select a social science major from: media studies, psychology, public relations and society or sociology.

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This double degree provides a comprehensive study of business practice together with studies in social science.
 
The Business major enables you to think critically and develop problem-solving skills, research issues, analyse information and apply what you have learnt within an academic or professional environment.
 
In the Social Science major you will learn the skills and abilities pertinent to a variety of professional careers in the public and private sectors. You will also develop a theoretical insight into your chosen discipline, enabling you to understand current developments in society and the workplace, and to adapt and respond appropriately to future developments as they occur, both nationally and internationally. Graduates are career focused and work ready.

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The course aims to provide graduates with:
  • Strong general business knowledge  
  • Attitudes reflecting high-level independent and team learning skills
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing, orally and electronically
  • Understand how ethical theories inform and facilitate decision making

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There are course restrictions and rules that must be considered when selecting units and specialisations. It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with these rules before selecting specialisations.
 
Capstone Units
Capstone Units utilise real-world, authentic activities in the form of project-based learning. Projects may be externally sourced industry and community projects, competitions, research-based projects or internally developed project briefs.

Careers in the Curriculum
In addition, all Swinburne undergraduate students must complete the compulsory zero-cost Careers in the Curriculum unit of study targeted at developing career planning and career management skills.

Student Workload
This program operates under a student workload model based on eight (8) units of study for a full-time academic year. Total student contact hours per unit, including lectures, classes, tutorials and computer laboratory sessions, will normally be approximately 12 hours per week during the academic semester (Winter and Summer Term have the same number of contact hours but compressed in time).

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Students undertaking a double degree in Business/Social Science are required to complete a Business Professional Major (16 units) and a Social Science Professional Major (16 units) from the specialisations below.
 
Note: Students undertaking an Accounting professional major will be required to complete 18 units in order to be eligible for professional accreditation with the CPA.

Business Professional Majors (16 units):

Social Science Professional Majors (16 units):
Students will not be permitted to choose the following combination of Professional Majors:
Public Relations and Society and Business Public Relations

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Swinburne Abroad provides students with an international learning experience as part of their degree. Students can receive credit for their overseas studies by undertaking an external studies co-major or minor allowing students to study up to one year full time overseas and not extend the time to complete their Swinburne program.

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The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Social Science double degree provides students with unique skills and knowledge to pursue careers in a wide variety of industries.

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Students who complete the Accounting Professional Major can apply for membership of CPA Australia (CPA). The Professional Major sequence in Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the undergraduate level (EAP 5: UG-65% ); OR, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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To assess eligibility for entry to Swinburne, visit the Academic Entry Requirements page.

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Phone: +613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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