Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
This course structure is for students commencing in 2010. Students who commenced prior to 2010, please refer to Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) / Bachelor of Business course information. This double degree provides the development of the skill sets of a biotechnologist while broadening your skills into the area of commerce. This course is ideal if you want to study biotechnology with a view to using that knowledge in a business venture, or as a biotechnology company employee who requires business skills. Swinburne also offers an honours (fourth) year for this program for either discipline.
Aims & Objectives:
The course is designed to develop: mastery of the basic scientific principles that underpin biotechnologya sound and practical knowledge of laboratory techniques and practices through which biotechnological discoveries are madean appreciation of the social context in which scientific work is undertaken and in which scientific knowledge is appliedan appreciation of the legislation that regulates scientific activities, and particularly those that relate to biotechnologyadvanced communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and writtenan appreciation of the moral, ethical and social elements essential to a satisfying personal philosophy and a sound professional attitudeskills in self education, evaluation of new information and encouragement in flexibility of thought, to prepare students for a world of accelerating technological change In addition, this course aims to develop: an understanding of the local and global business environmentgeneral business knowledge and skills, especially in the area of managementan advanced understanding of the roles of research and development in the development of business enterprisesan understanding of entrepreneurship and the management of entrepreneurship in businessan understanding of the processes of innovationexcellent skills for professional communication, especially within the business environment
Course Structure:
This course involves four equally weighted units of study per semester over four years, plus one optional year of full-time, paid Industry-Based Learning (normally undertaken after the fourth semester). Practical laboratory work is undertaken throughout the course. Two research project are undertaken in each discipline in the final year of that discipline. Please note that the optional Industry-Based Learning (IBL) program is not available to international students. The normal study mode is full-time with the courses being completed in four years. However, subject to student demand and the availability of staff, the academic component of the course may be accelerated in calendar time by undertaking Summer or Winter Semester studies. To qualify for the dual award of Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) and Bachelor of Commerce, students must complete at least 200 credit points of subjects from each discipline and those credit points must arise from subjects which are mandated in the respective majors. For Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology), the major is the biotechnology and for Bachelor of Commerce, the major may be one of: Accounting Major - 2010Commercial Law Major - 2010Finance Major - 2010Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major - 2010Human Resource Management Major - 2010International Business Major - 2010Management Major - 2010Marketing Major - 2010Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit HAC0001 Careers in the Curriculum or HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculumto be awarded the degree. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. It is usually undertaken in the second year of your course and is compulsory for all undergraduate students. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt for the unit as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills.Final Year Experience - Major Projects As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all incoming undergraduates from 2007 will undertake 25 credit points ofprofessionally focused final year major projects within their programs of study. Entry with advanced standing may require alternate study sequences to be undertaken.
Units of Study:
Biotechnology Major HET102 Introductory Physiology HMS111 Engineering Mathematics 1 or HMS101 Foundation Mathematics HES1610 Concepts of Biology HES1510 Chemistry 1* HES1616 Concepts of Biotechnology HES1525 Chemistry 2 HES2621 Introduction to Biochemistry HES2631 The Microbial World HES2626 Biochemistry of Genes and ProteinsHES2636 Microbes in the EnvironmentHES4621 Advanced BiochemistryHES4641 Practical Biochemistry HES4701 Research Skills Project HES4628 Environmental Biotechnology HES4626 BiotechnologyHES4646 Biotechnology Research Project * May be replaced by HES1490 Introduction to Chemistry for students without Year 12 chemistry. Commerce MajorsTo complete the Double Degree Commerce Program with Biotechnology, each student must complete: 16 units of study (200 credit points) in Commerce as part of the Bachelor of Commerce or 18 units for Accounting Professional major.2 mandatory final year capstone units as part of your specialisation.Mandatory unit of study HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum (zero credit points) Details of the subjects in the various commerce majors are as follows:Accounting HBC110N Accounting for ManagersHBE110N MicroeconomicsHBH110N Organisation and ManagementHBL111N Introduction to Business LawHIT1401 Introduction to Business Information SystemsHMB110 Quantitative Analysis A or HMB111 Quantitative Analysis BHBC220N Financial Information SystemsHBC221N Financial AccountingHBC224N FinanceHBC225N Auditing HBC228N Management Accounting for Planning and ControlHBC229N Analysis for Competitive AdvantageHBE220N MacroeconomicsHBL221N Company LawHBC330N Accounting TheoryHBC331N Taxation HBY301N Project practicumHBY302N Major Project Professional Recognition: Graduates may fulfil the requirements for recognition by the CPA Australia (CPAA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia (ICAA) and the National Institute of Accountants (NIA). Commercial LawHBC110N Accounting for ManagersHBE110N MicroeconomicsHBH110N Organisation and ManagementHBL111N Introduction to Business LawHIT1401 Introduction to Business Information SystemsHMB110 Quantitative Analysis A or HMB111 Quantitative Analysis B HBL220N Contract Law HBL221N Company Law HBL222N Marketing LawHBC331N Taxation HBL330N Intellectual Property LawHBL331N International Business LawHBL332N Environment and Natural Resources LawHBL333N Finance LawHBY301N Project practicumHBY302N Major Project Finance HBC110N Accounting for Managers HBE110N MicroeconomicsHBH110N Organisation and ManagementHBL111N Introduction to Business LawHIT1401 Introduction to Business Information SystemsHMB110 Quantitative Analysis A or HMB111 Quantitative Analysis B HBC224N Finance HBC242N Financial Planning and Investment HBE220N Macroeconomics HBE228N Banking and Financial Markets HBE333N Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy HBE335N International Finance HBC343N Advanced Finance HBL333N Finance LawHBY301N Project practicumHBY302N Major Project Entrepreneurship and Innovation HBN110N Introduction to Entrepreneurship HBH110N Organisation and ManagementHBC110N Accounting for Managers HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing HBL111N Introduction to Business Law HBE110N Microeconomics HBN210N Introduction to Venture Development HBN211N New Venture Finance HBN212N Managing the Growing Organisation HBN213N Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation HBN301N Advanced Venture Development HBN302N Corporate Venturing HBN303N Foresight Theory and Practice HBN304N Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility HBY301N Project practicumHBY302N Major Project Human Resource Management HBC110N Accounting for Managers HBE110N MicroeconomicsHBH110N Organisation and ManagementHBL111N Introduction to Business Law HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing HBN110N Introduction to Entrepreneurship HBH220N Organisational Behaviour HBH222N Organising & Organisation HBH225N Human Resource Management HBH226N Human Resource Development HBH330N Leadership and Organisation Dynamics HBH323N International Human Resource Management HBH324N Managing Workplace Relations HBH325N Strategic Human Resource Management and Entrepreneurship HBY301N Project practicumHBY302N Major Project International Business HBC110N Accounting for Managers HBE110N MicroeconomicsHBH110N Organisation and Management HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing HMB110 Quantitative Analysis A or HMB111 Quantitative Analysis B HBI110N Foundations of International Business HBL111N Introduction to Business Law HBI241N Australian Global Business Perspectives HBM223N Transnational Marketing HBM224N Global Logistics Management HBH323N International Human Resource Management HBI342N International Investment & Economic Development HBI340 International Trade Strategies HBI316N Comparative Regional Business HBY301N Project practicumHBY302N Major Project Management HBC110N Accounting for ManagersHBE110N MicroeconomicsHBH110N Organisation and ManagementHBL111N Introduction to Business Law HBM110N Fundamentals of MarketingHIT1401 Introduction to Business Information SystemsHMB110 Quantitative Analysis A or HMB111 Quantitative Analysis B HBC222N Management Decision Making (Non-Accounting Stream) HBE220N Macroeconomics HBH220N Organisational Behaviour HBH222N Organising & Organisation HBH330N Leadership and Organisation Dynamics HBL221N Company Law HBN304N Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility HBY301N Project practicumHBY302N Major Project Marketing HBC110N Accounting for ManagersHBE110N MicroeconomicsHBH110N Organisation and ManagementHBL111N Introduction to Business Law HBM110N Fundamentals of MarketingHMB110 Quantitative Analysis A or HMB111 Quantitative Analysis B HBM220N Buyer Behaviour HBM221N Marketing Research HBM226N Marketing Decision Analysis HBL222N Marketing Law HBM350N Marketing Planning HBM351N Selling and Sales Management HBM352N Integrated Marketing Communication HBM353N Strategic Marketing HBY301N Project practicumHBY302N Major Project Course Features IBL, if undertaken, is generally taken between Stages 2 and 3 and consists of: HSW050 Industry Based Learning and/or HSW055 Industry Based Learning This optional IBL program is not available to international students. Note: In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit HAC0001 Careers in the Curriculum or HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum to be awarded the degree.
Industry-Based Learning:
Industry-Based Learning (IBL) is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. IBL gives you practical experience to add to your academic studies and is aimed at increasing a your employability upon graduation. All IBL placements are subject to availability of places. It is not available to international students holding a student visa. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/lss/ibl
Education Abroad:
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.
Career Opportunities:
This double degree provides professional education in biotechnology and business that enables graduates to use scientific research and innovative skills to create new business enterprises or to contribute to existing businesses.
Professional recognition:
Graduates may apply for membership of the following professional societies: Australian Biotechnology AssociationThe Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyAustralian Society for Microbiology The following professional recognition applies to studies in the Bachelor of Commerce, although in some cases additional units to the minimum required for a major may be needed. Australian Computer Society (ACS)Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)CPA Australia (CPAA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)Australian Institute of Banking and FinanceAustralian Marketing Institute (AMI)Institute of Corporate Managers, Secretaries and Administrators
Graduate Attributes:
Students are expected to develop a number of graduate attributes during this course, resulting in graduates who are: capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areasable to operate effectively and ethically in work and community situationsadaptable and manage changeaware of environments in which they will be contributingentrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
Entry Requirements:
Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. 2012 VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 & 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and in Mathematics (any). All Non-Year 12 students (NONY12) should refer to the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au for further infomation.
Australian Tertiary Admissions Ranking (ATAR): 73.05
2011 Round 1 Clearly-In ENTER (CSP)
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide.
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Course Fees:
For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Scholarships:
For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: www.swin.edu.au/scholarships
Application Procedure:
Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).VTAC code: 34241(CSP), 34243 (IFP)For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au Part-time study is also available to Australian citizens and holders of Australian residency. Applicants who have not already applied through VTAC can apply direct to the university by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page. This course is available for mid-year intake. Applications are made directly to Swinburne and will be taken on a case by case basis. Application forms can be downloaded from our How to Apply website.
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Faculty of Life and Social Sciences website
