Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation

Program Overview

Macquarie University's Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation prepares students for careers in business and conservation. The program combines business principles with biodiversity studies, developing both analytical and practical skills. Students are taught by experts in ecology, remote sensing, and management, and have access to modern labs and field settings. Graduates are equipped for diverse careers in environmental consulting, conservation, and business.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation is a double degree program offered by Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. This program combines the study of business and commerce with the study of biodiversity and conservation. The Bachelor of Commerce component of the program provides students with a strong foundation in business principles, including accounting, analytics, economics, finance, management, and marketing. Students will also develop sought-after employability skills such as data literacy, business analysis, teamwork, communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, critical thinking, and a global mindset. The Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation component of the program focuses on the study of plant and animal sciences, ecology, remote sensing, environmental and conservation management. Students will gain knowledge and skills in a broad range of biodiversity and conservation disciplines, particularly in the Australian context.

Teaching:

The program is taught by renowned teachers who have exceptional research strengths in ecology, remote sensing, the environment, and management. Students will have the opportunity to study in modern labs designed to foster collaboration, and in a number of exciting field settings. The program also includes a unique fauna park where students can gain hands-on experience in world-class environmental research.

Careers:

The Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation prepares graduates for a wide range of careers in the business, environmental, and conservation sectors. Potential career paths include:

• Environmental consultant
• Conservation officer
• Sustainability manager
• Business analyst
• Financial analyst
• Marketing manager

Other:

The program is designed to be flexible and allows students to personalize their double degree by choosing the combination of majors that best suits their career goals. Students can fast-track their learning by up to two years and save both time and money. The program also includes a unique interdisciplinary capstone unit that enhances employability skills by working in a mixed-major team to solve a sustainability challenge.