Bachelor of Commerce / Computer Science

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computer Science double degree combines business and technology skills, preparing students for careers in fields such as consulting, finance, and marketing. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, and includes professional experiences to enhance career readiness. Graduates are equipped with a comprehensive understanding of business principles and computer science fundamentals, enabling them to succeed in the rapidly evolving business and technology landscape.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

Fascinated by technology? Interested in how businesses use data and tech to their competitive advantage? Technology, mathematics, engineering and business skills combine in this specialised double degree. Explore artificial intelligence, security engineering, programming, e-commerce design, finance, analytics and management. Graduate career-ready with professional experiences built into your studies.

Objectives:

• To provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the rapidly growing field of business and technology.
• To prepare students for careers in a variety of industries, including technology, consulting, finance, and marketing.
• To help students develop the critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills needed to succeed in today's business environment.

Program Description:

The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computer Science is a four-year double degree program that combines the core courses from both the Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Computer Science degrees. The program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in business or technology. Students in the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computer Science program will take courses in a variety of areas, including:

• Business: accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, and operations
• Computer science: programming, data structures, algorithms, software engineering, and computer architecture
Students will also have the opportunity to choose from a variety of electives in both business and computer science.

Outline:

Content:

The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computer Science program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Business: accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, and operations
• Computer science: programming, data structures, algorithms, software engineering, and computer architecture

Structure:

The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computer Science program is a four-year program that consists of 32 courses. Students will take 16 courses in commerce and 16 courses in computer science.

Course Schedule:

The course schedule for the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computer Science program is as follows:

Year 1

• Commerce: COMM1010 - Introduction to Business, COMM1020 - Business Mathematics, COMM1030 - Business Law, COMM1040 - Introduction to Marketing
• Computer science: COMP1010 - Introduction to Programming, COMP1020 - Data Structures and Algorithms, COMP1030 - Software Engineering, COMP1040 - Computer Architecture

Year 2

• Commerce: COMM2010 - Financial Accounting, COMM2020 - Managerial Accounting, COMM2030 - Economics, COMM2040 - Marketing Management
• Computer science: COMP2010 - Object-Oriented Programming, COMP2020 - Data Structures and Algorithms II, COMP2030 - Software Engineering II, COMP2040 - Computer Architecture II

Year 3

• Commerce: COMM3010 - Corporate Finance, COMM3020 - Strategic Management, COMM3030 - Operations Management, COMM3040 - Marketing Research
• Computer science: COMP3010 - Operating Systems, COMP3020 - Computer Networks, COMP3030 - Database Systems, COMP3040 - Artificial Intelligence

Year 4

• Commerce: COMM4010 - Business Ethics, COMM4020 - International Business, COMM4030 - Entrepreneurship, COMM4040 - Business Strategy
• Computer science: COMP4010 - Distributed Systems, COMP4020 - Cloud Computing, COMP4030 - Big Data Analytics, COMP4040 - Machine Learning

Individual Modules:

The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computer Science program offers a variety of elective courses in both business and computer science. Students can choose from a wide range of courses to tailor their program to their individual interests and career goals.

Assessment:

Students in the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computer Science program will be assessed on a variety of criteria, including:

• Class participation
• Quizzes
• Midterms
• Finals
• Projects
• Papers
The weighting of each assessment criterion will vary depending on the course.

Teaching:

The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computer Science program is taught by a team of world-class faculty who are experts in their fields. The faculty are committed to providing students with a high-quality education that will prepare them for success in their careers. The program is taught using a variety of methods, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Discussions
• Case studies
• Projects
The program also includes a number of opportunities for students to gain practical experience, such as internships and research projects.

Careers:

The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computer Science program prepares students for a wide range of careers in business and technology. Graduates of the program have gone on to work in a variety of industries, including:

• Technology
• Consulting
• Finance
• Marketing
• Management
• Operations
Graduates of the program are also well-prepared to pursue further education, such as an MBA or PhD.