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Total subjects
32
Price
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$58,520
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 06 Feb 22
- 26 Jun 22
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.
QS RANKING 2022
18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Degree structure
Core subjects
Major subjects
Elective subjects
Degree
Degree details
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Bachelor of Science
- Explain the methodologies of science and the role and relevance of science in society.
- Apply in-depth knowledge and skills in one or more scientific disciplines to provide specialist advice and functions in a range of contexts.
- Design and implement scientific investigations, including quantitative analysis and critical evaluation of results.
- Communicate scientific results, information, and arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes, and using a variety of modes.
- Apply scientific methods and knowledge ethically, responsibly, respectfully and safely in research or workplace settings guided by relevant regulatory and professional frameworks.
Bachelor of Business
- Acquire and apply discipline specific knowledge and skills related to business and organisations (Discipline Knowledge).
- Communicate information effectively in written and oral forms with a diverse range of stakeholders (Communication Skills).
- Apply critical and analytical skills to the identification and evaluation of complex business problems and draw logical conclusions (Critical Skills).
- Work both independently and collaboratively to achieve agreed team outcomes (Teamwork).
A double degree increases your career prospects and maximises your employability. A double degree can help you build a unique set of skills that will help you stand out in a competitive employment market. When you graduate from a double degree you will receive a separate degree certificate (also called a testamur) for each component course.
Higher education
Applicants with previous higher education study
• Completed UTAS University Preparation Program or an equivalent enabling program offered by another Australian University;
OR • Completed course at Diploma level or above at any Australian higher education provider (or equivalent overseas qualification);
OR • Partially completed a course at Associate Degree level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or have partially completed an equivalent overseas qualification).
Applicant must have completed the equivalent of at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points).
If an applicant has failed any units, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made.
Secondary education
Applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years) This course uses ATAR and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process.
VET studies
Applicants with previous VET / TAFE study
• Completed Certificate IV or above.
Work and Life
Applications on the basis of work or life experience This course does accept applications based on work or life experience.
The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.
A double degree can help you build a unique set of skills that will help you stand out in a competitive employment market. You’ll have the chance to deepen your knowledge and embark on a journey as unique as you are.
Studying a degree in Business will give you the knowledge and skills to take your passion and develop it into a career. You’ll gain valuable industry experience, and exposure to some of Tasmania’s top business minds. You’ll also gain valuable insights into your chosen major through internships, masterclasses, guest lectures.
If you like a challenge, are fascinated with discovering how and why, and are passionate about improving the world around you, combining your studies with a Bachelor of Science can open up exciting pathways to a world of rewarding careers.
Recommended Study Pattern
In a 4 year double degree you will complete a total of 400 credit points comprising 200 credit points from each course.
The requirements of each course, such as majors and core units, are specified below.
For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended:
Bachelor of Business
Year 1.
- TAS-BFA103 Accountability and Accounting
- TAS-BEA111 Introduction to Markets and the Economy
- TAS-BAA111 People and Organisations
- TAS-BEA140 Data Analysis for Business
Year 2.
- TAS-BAA215 Business and Corporate Law
- TAS-BMA 250 Managerial Social Responsibility
- TAS-BAA 211 Entrepreneurship
- TAS-BMA202 Business Strategy
Year 3 and 4
Choose from the following major options:
- Accounting
- Business Economics
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Management
- Marketing
Bachelor of Science
Year 1 to 4
Choose from the following major options:
- Geography and Environment
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Psychological Science
- Sustainability
Award Requirements
To successfully complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science, students must complete 32 subjects within 4-9 years.
Exit Points
Students may exit the course with:
• Any exit award applicable for one of the constituent courses; or
• An award for only one of the constituent courses
Students will not be able to continue in the Double Degree if they elect to pursue the second constituent course after exiting from the first. Students will be transferred to the constituent course they wish to pursue.
Choose your subjects
Majors
Bachelor of Business Majors
- Accounting
- Introductory (100) level units:
- TAS-BFA104 Accounting Context and Method
- TAS-BFA107 Financial Management
- Intermediate (200) level units:
- TAS-BFA201 Financial Accounting
- TAS-BFA221 Accounting Information Systems
- Advanced (300) level units:
- TAS-BFA301 Advanced Financial Accounting
- TAS-BFA303 Auditing
- TAS-BFA312 Management Accounting
- TAS-BFA391 Taxation
- Introductory (100) level units:
- Business Economics
- Introductory (100) level units:
- TAS-BEA106 Introduction to Behavioural Economics
- TAS-BEA121 Economic Policy in Action
- Intermediate (200) level units:
- TAS-BEA205 Economics of Business Strategy
- TAS-BEA206 Evaluating Alternatives
- Advanced (300) level units:
- TAS-BEA310 Agriculture and Food Economics
- TAS-BEA313 Energy Economics and Policy
- TAS-BEA317 Regional Development in a Global Context
- TAS-BEA320 Monetary and Fiscal Policy
- Introductory (100) level units:
- Finance
- Introductory (100) level units:
- TAS-BEA112 Principles of Finance
- TAS-BFA107 Financial Management
- Intermediate (200) level units:
- TAS-BEA286 Investment Analysis
- TAS-BFA204 Financial Planning
- Advanced (300) level units:
- TAS-BEA309 International Finance
- TAS-BEA321 Banking and Financial Institutions
- TAS-BEA343 Corporate Finance
- TAS-BEA380 Derivative Securities
- Introductory (100) level units:
- Human Resource Management
- Introductory (100) level units:
- TAS-BMA101 Introduction to Management
- TAS-BMA121 Foundations of Human Resource Management
- Intermediate (200) level units:
- TAS-BMA219 Applied Human Resource Management
- TAS-BMA220 human Resource Management in Action
- Advanced (300) level units:
- TAS-BMA314 Organisational Change and Development
- TAS-BMA335 Human Resource Project
- TAS-BMA336 The Future of Human Resource Management
- TAS-BMA341 Employment Relations
- Introductory (100) level units:
- Management
- introductory (100) level units:
- TAS-BMA101 Introduction to Management
- TAS-BMA121 Foundations of Human Resource Management
- Intermediate (200) level units:
- TAS-BMA217 Theories of Work and Organisation
- TAS-BMA251 Principles of Marketing
- Advanced (300) level units:
- TAS-BMA314 Organisational Change and Development
- TAS-BMA357 Small Business Management
- TAS-BMA328 Leadership in Organisations
- TAS-BMA341 Employment Relations
- introductory (100) level units:
- Marketing
- Introductory (100) level units:
- TAS-BMA101 Introduction to Management
- TAS-BMA151 Principles of Marketing
- Intermediate (200) level units;
- TAS-BMA258 Services Marketing
- TAS-BMA262 Consumer Behaviour
- Advanced (300) level units:
- TAS-BMA331 Marketing Research
- TAS-BMA349 Advertising and Promotion
- TAS-BMA329 Retail Marketing
- TAS-BMA351 Marketing Management
- Introductory (100) level units:
Bachelor of Science majors
- Psychological Science
- Introductory units:
- TAS-PSY111 Transferable Skills in Psychology
- TAS-PSY124 Mental Health and Individual Differences
- Intermediate units:
- TAS-PSY207 Social Psychology
- TAS-PSY211 Research Skills in Psychology
- Advanced units:
- TAS-PSY302 Lifespan Developmental Psychology
- TAS-PSY305 Clinical Psychology
- TAS-PSY311 Advanced Research Skills in Psychology
- TAS-PSY324 Psychological Assessment and Intervention
- Introductory units:
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Introductory units:
- TAS-JNB158 International Transport Systems
- TAS-JNB161 Air Freight Transport
- Intermediate units:
- TAS-JNB225 Logistics Management
- TAS-JNB258 Warehousing and Distribution
- Advanced units:
- TAS-JNB330 Supply Chain Management
- TAS-JNB357 Global Procurement
- TAS-JNB359 Transport Research Project
- TAS-JNB364 International Freight Management
- Introductory units:
- Geography and Environment
- Introductory units:
- TAS-KGA171 Global Geographies of Change
- TAS-KGA172 Space, Place and Nature
- Intermediate units:
- TAS-KGA204 Earth, Climate and Life
- Choose 1 unit from
- TAS-KGA223 Environmental Management
- TAS-KGA213 Natural Environment Field Techniques
- Advanced units:
- TAS-KGA319 Science and Policy for Energy futures
- TAS-KGA320 Our Changing Climate
- TAS-KGA326 Rivers and Coasts
- Choose 1 unit from
- TAS-KGA331 Fire, Weeds and Ferals: Conserving Nature in Protected Areas
- TAS-KGA332 Conserving Nature in Landscapes
- Introductory units:
- Sustainability
- Introductory units:
- Choose 1 unit from
- TAS-HEJ111 Communicating Sustainability
- TAS-HUM111 Engaging with Sustainability
- Choose 1 unit from
- TAS-KGA107 Local Lives for a Sustainable Planet
- TAS-XBR112 Humans: Earth Shapers
- Choose 1 unit from
- Intermediate units:
- TAS-KGA207 Systems Thinking
- Choose 1 unit from
- TAS-HSS207 Human Rights and Global Justice
- TAS-KGA223 Environmental Management
- Advanced units:
- TAS-KGA301 Change Agents for Sustainability
- Choose 3 units from:
- TAS-CXA322 Food, Health and Environment
- TAS-HGA343 Globalisation and Society: Power, Inequality and Conflict
- TAS-KGA308 Political Ecologies of Development
- TAS-KGA319 Science and Policy for Energy Futures
- Introductory units:
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Enrol into and complete the required Open access subjects to earn entry in this degree. Most subjects have no entry requirements, are fully government funded (if you’re eligible) and may be credited when you start the degree.
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