Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours)

Graduate with two accredited degrees that are highly regarded by industry. The Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) at UNSW Sydney stands out in competitive job markets with its diverse skillsets and an independent research project. This program offers an essential understanding of business and science with the option to specialise in both. Gain advanced knowledge in scientific methodology and strong research skills to increase your career opportunities.

The five-year program explores diverse course options including biotechnology, materials science, climate systems, information systems, management and marketing. Develop specialist skills and knowledge with a research project. The degrees incorporate global work/study opportunities and practical real-world experience including internships, mentoring and career networking.

Graduates are prepared for success with relevant experience and connections. They gain a thorough fundamental understanding of their chosen industry and build the specialist scientific techniques that lead to key professional roles.

Why choose this bachelor degree?

Design a degree to suit your interests and career goals. The Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) offers professional development and accreditation, and a selection of exciting majors, electives and research topics for your Honours year thesis.

You can choose one or two Commerce majors from fields including accounting, finance, economics, information systems, fintech, human resources, management, marketing, business law, taxation, real estate or international business.

Combine your Commerce major(s) with one of more than 20 Science majors including biotechnology, mathematics, materials science, climate systems, neuroscience and physics.

Your research project is a one-year deep-dive into the area of science that interests you most. With the support of an Honours Coordinator, you could write a thesis on a science topic relating to your studies. See the program structure for detailed information.

Professional development and accreditation

During your study, make use of Career Accelerator, a portfolio of professional development opportunities that are exclusive to UNSW Business School students and include:

• Local, national and international experience and internships for credit
• Networking with career mentors and industry connections

This degree is professionally recognised and provides a career-ready standard of knowledge. Depending on the majors and courses chosen, accreditation is available from the Australian Human Resources Institute, Australian Securities and Investment Commission, CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, ACCA and Institute of Public Accountants.

UNSW Business School degrees are shaped by industry leaders and world-class academics who recognise the future will present career opportunities that don’t exist today. Our Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) is designed to train your mind to adapt to future challenges. You will understand business concepts, practise problem-solving, and build skills in critical thinking and decision making.

Talented Students Program

The Talented Students Program (TSP) helps eligible students in the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) develop specific skills during their degree. It offers exposure to research within the Faculty and provides flexibility and tailoring to suit the needs and talents of our students. Invitation to participate in the TSP is made by the Dean of Science on the basis of superior secondary education performance (ATAR or equivalent).

Who is this degree for?

• You’re a high achieving student looking for an advanced program in the sciences, but also want to acquire business knowledge
• You’re interested in the latest thinking in both business and the sciences
• Those wishing to graduate with two degrees, multiple majors and an honours research project or thesis

Job and career prospects

Explore a variety of career options in the scientific and non-scientific industry, including:

• Accountant/Auditor
• Clinical Research Associate
• Commercial Manager
• Consultant
• Customer Experience Officer
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Digital Innovation Officer
• Economist
• Environmental Consultant
• Financial Adviser
• Human Resource Consultant
• ICT Business/System Analyst
• International Business Development Manager
• Investment Banker
• Laboratory Technician
• Management Consultant
• Marketing/Brand Manager
• Mathematician
• Property Business Analyst
• Quality Assurance Officer
• Quantitative Analyst
• Recruitment Officer
• Research Analyst
• Tax Adviser
• Statistical Analyst
• Strategist
• Venture Capitalist

Find out how we prepare our graduates for career success

Why UNSW Business School?

UNSW Business School is a leading business school in the Asia-Pacific, with our subjects consistently ranking within the top 50 worldwide. We rank 1^st worldwide for Risk and Actuarial Studies. Within Australia, we rank 1^st for Accounting and Finance, and 2^nd for Business and Management studies. Worldwide, these subjects rank within the Top 50 along with Economics and Econometrics, and Computer Science and Information Systems. Read more about our rankings and reputation.

Our students build professional networks among more than 90,000 Business School alumni worldwide and begin their new career before graduation. This undergraduate double degree incorporates a suite of professional development opportunities offered by Career Accelerator, that are exclusive to UNSW’s Business School students. Career Accelerator helps you build industry connections through networking and mentoring, and you can undertake internships and global business practicums for credit towards your degree.

 

The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science (Advanced) is a 5 year double degree program consisting of 40 courses (240 UOC). The program includes:

• Commerce Integrated First Year Courses
  
• One commerce major
• One science major
• Science electives
• Honours year in science (advanced)

You must complete at least 16 courses (96 UOC) for commerce and 24 courses (144 UOC) for science (advanced).

Business Integrated First Year – Business Courses and Professional Development Courses

Across your first two years you will be immersed in an integrated innovative coursework program. You will learn business essentials and develop a blueprint for your professional development.

Business Management (4 courses – 24UOC)

• COMM1140 Financial Management
• COMM1170 Organisational Resources
• COMM1180 Value Creation
• COMM1190 Data, Insights and Decisions

Business Ecosystem (2 courses – 12 UOC)

• COMM1100 Business Decision Making
• COMM1150 Global Business Environments

Business Skills and Capabilities (2 courses – 12 UOC)

• COMM1110 Evidence-based Problem Solving
• COMM1120 Collaboration and Innovation in Business

Professional Development (2 courses – 0 UOC)

• COMM0099 myBCom Blueprint
  
• COMM1999 myBCom First Year Portfolio
  

Areas of study (majors)

Commerce

• Accounting
• Business Analytics
• Business Economics
  
• Finance
• Financial Technology
  
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
  
• Marketing
  
• Taxation

Science (advanced)

• Anatomy
• Advanced Physical Oceanography
• Advanced Physics
  
• Bioinformatics
• Biology
  
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Climate Dynamics
• Climate Systems Science
• Earth Science
• Ecology
• Genetics
  
• Geography
• Marine and Coastal Science
• Materials Science
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Molecular and Cell Biology
• Neuroscience
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
  
• Physiology
• Psychology
• Statistics
• Vision Science

Commerce Professional Development and Workplace Learning

Professional Development Courses and Experiences

• Mandatory Work Integrated Learning – You must complete at least one course credit with a work integrated learning focus such as an internship or business practicum
• Final Year Synthesis – Synthesise your learning by applying and integrating the knowledge and skills gained throughout your B Com.
• COMM3999 myBCom Graduate Portfolio

UNSW Business School students are some of Australia’s best and brightest, with a reputation for drive and innovation. Our graduates have exceptional employability rates, performing well above the national average. The majority of our students are employed full-time within four months of graduating and earning a wage higher than most business & management graduates.

Our degrees include up to two for-credit industry experiences, such as internships or global business practicums. These experiences are part of a suite of opportunities that is exclusive to UNSW’s Business School students and organised through Career Accelerator. The professional development opportunities complement your studies, build connections to industry and give you a clear advantage after graduation.

The opportunities are grouped within the Networking, Mentoring, Internships, and Global sections of Career Accelerator.

Networking

The people you meet during your time at university can play a profound role in positively shaping your career. Connect with like-minded and influential people through:

• Business Connect - an introduction to Networking
• Industry Insights – workshop sessions delivered by industry partners
• Industry Events – invitation-only events hosted by industry partners
• Business Case Competitions – impress future employers with your problem-solving skills

Mentoring

Participating in a mentoring program will boost your confidence, help grow your professional network, develop your communication, teamwork and leadership skills as well as building upon your business acumen.

• Mentor Connect – a quick, online chat with an AGSM MBA student about your future
• Career Mentoring Program – a 10-week program of career mentoring and coaching

Internships

UNSW Business School’s for-credit and not-for-credit opportunities such consultancy projects, social entrepreneurship practicums, virtual internships and extra-curricular experiences.

• Internships & Consulting Projects – real-world and virtual projects for program credit
• Social Entrepreneurship Practicum – practicum to develop professional team skills in a real project for program credit
• Business Experience – real-world and virtual projects for professional development

Global Opportunities

The personal and professional benefits of living, studying or working in a different culture are immense and recognised by employers.

• Global Business Practicum - work in small cross-disciplinary student consulting team on a genuine business issue, usually in Asia
• Social Entrepreneurship Practicum - build entrepreneurial, workplace and leadership capabilities in India
• Business Immersion China - blend business, culture and Chinese language classes with company visits and excursions to sights of significant cultural importance around Shanghai
• International Information Systems & Technology Practicum – experience how e-business systems differ across international borders
• Student Exchange – live and study overseas for up to 3 terms at one of our 200 partner universities

A Bachelor of Commerce prepares you for long-term business success. UNSW Business School graduates are currently employed in a variety of professions including: accountant/auditors, commercial managers, economists, financial advisors, human resource consultants, ICT business/system analysts, international business development managers, investment bankers, management consultants, marketing/brand managers, property business analysts, recruitment officers, and tax advisors – to name a few.