Double degrees aim to broaden a student's knowledge and skill base and improve career options in competitive, increasingly interactive fields. Studies in science allow us to research problems, interpret data and propose solutions. Studies in business will focus on how organisations operate in the wider commercial and economic environments. When combined, the skills and knowledge from these two fields can place you in a key position to work with the complex challenges we will face in the future. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills in Australia is becoming a fast-growing area creating new and increased job prospects. There is a forecasted growth of 14.4% in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Industry and with this brings exciting employment opportunities and career options. The projected high rate of employment growth for 2015 to 2019 reflects ongoing strength and demand for the services of qualified and highly educated workers. Source: Employment Projections This degree: The Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Commerce allows you to choose a major in each of the disciplines of Science and Commerce. Your studies across both majors will be flexible enough for you to tailor elective subjects to suit to your interests. Throughout the course you will be supported with advice from academic staff across two faculties to ensure that your program of study meets your needs. The combination of skills and knowledge you get through this degree will be a distinct advantage on graduation. You will be highly suited to a wide range of career options in both fields. What you will study: The major areas of study in Science include: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology and Physical Geography and Environmental Geosciences. Other interdisciplinary majors are Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Medical Biotechnology and Medicinal Chemistry. The major areas of study in Commerce include: Accountancy, Business Law, Economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, International Business, Manage-ment, Marketing, Public Relations, and Supply Chain Management.

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