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Bachelor of Engineering - Bachelor of Commerce
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Engineering - Bachelor of Commerce |
Abbreviation: | BE-BCom |
UOW Course Code: | 727 |
CRICOS Code: | 001707A |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Business, Engineering,Accountancy, Civil Engineering, Economics, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Hospitality/Events/Tourism, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mining Engineering, Public Relations, Supply Chain Management, Telecommunications |
Total Credit Points: | 264 |
Duration: | 5.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences |
Intake Sessions: | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery mode: | On campus |
Delivery Campus/UAC Code: | Wollongong/751601 |
ATAR: | 80 |
Additional Information: |
Course Description
This double degree encompasses the strengths of a major from the Faculty of Commerce with the various disciplines of engineering. Double degrees aim to broaden a student's knowledge and skill base and improve career options in competitive, increasingly interactive fields. The programs are designed to enhance a student's educational, academic and professional qualifications whilst minimising the costs of their studies. More information regarding double degree course requirements can be found in UOW's Policy Guidelines. Students must seek advice and approval from both Faculties before enrolment.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Requirements - Bachelor of Commerce
Candidates are required to complete core subjects and subjects which satisfy the requirements of one of the Commerce majors. Candidates can choose between a number of major and minor combinations. All students must seek advice and approval from the Sub Dean and relevant Head of School before enrolment. Students should be aware that it may not be possible to complete all Commerce programs with the usual 264 credit points required for a double degree.
For the Bachelor of Commerce component of the double degree, students must complete 54 credit points of core subjects (including the capstone subject), plus a 48 credit point major
The following subjects should be substituted with another Commerce major subject on completion of the alternative Engineering subject:
1. COMM113 Introduction to Business Information Systems
Alternative subjects:
Engineering Computing | 6 | |
Thermodynamics, Experimental Methods and Analysis | 6 | |
Materials Experimental Methods and Computing | 6 |
or
Programming for Engineers | 6 |
2. COMM121 Quantitative Methods 1
Alternative subject:
Mathematics 2E for Engineers Part 1 | 6 |
Course Requirements - Bachelor of Engineering
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering must complete a total of 192 credit points. Of the 192 credit points, 174 credit points must be Engineering subjects taken from the following:
Bachelor of Engineering - Core Subjects
plus the subjects leading to one of these Engineering degrees:
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering - Materials Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronic Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering - Mining Engineering
ENGG361 and ENGG461 should be replaced by Engineering electives, i.e. those with an Engineering degree prefix. Students are not permitted to use Commerce subjects to substitute for Engineering electives.
A candidate must complete at least 12 weeks of approved professional engineering experience during the course. A part-time candidate in approved full-time engineering employment may be exempted from up to three specified subjects in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Options subjects, thereby enabling the joint course to be completed in a shorter time.
All students must discuss their Engineering program with the Sub Dean.
Professional Recognition/accreditation
UOW's engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and relevant world engineering bodies through the Washington Accord. This ensures recognition by equivalent professional engineering bodies in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries.
Other Information
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au