Handbook - Advanced Mathematics (Honours) / Commerce

Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)(BCom/BSc (Adv Math) (Hons) is a 5 year dual degree program which will meet the needs of students wanting an advanced program of study in mathematics or statistics, complemented with a strong, focused and highly regarded business course.

Stand Alone Programs

Click on the link below to find out more about each individual program.

Program

3956

Advanced Mathematics (Honours)

Program

3502

Commerce

Double Degree Structure

Students must complete 240 UOC.

Bachelor of Advanced Mathematics (Honours) (144 UOC)

An approved Advanced Mathematics (Honours) major
SCIF1131
48 units of credit Honours Year
Science elective courses

Bachelor of Commerce (96 UOC)

Integrated First Year Courses (42 UOC) - 3523 students do not have to take COMM1110 as this requirement is satisfied in the Advanced Mathematics program
myBCom (0 UOC)
Commerce major (48UOC)
Prescribed Work Integrated Learning Course - Requirement can be satisfied by taking a Science or Commerce WIL course
Final Year Synthesis (0 - 6UOC) - Requirement can be satisfied by taking SCIF3000, however students will still need to complete 96 UOC of Business courses
Business electives to make up to 96UOC Business School disciplinary requirement

Disciplinary Component - 3956 Advanced Mathematics (Honours)144 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 144 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Major Specialisation Requirements

Honours Specialisation Requirements

Science Electives

Students must take 'science' courses so that the major plus Honours year plus 'science' courses total 144 units of credit.

any Aviation course

any Biological Science course

any Biological, Earth & Environmental Science course

any Climate Science course

any Geoscience course

any Marine Science course

any Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences course

any Biochemistry course

any Biotechnology course

any Microbiology course

any Chemistry course

any Computer Science course

any Data Science course

any Food Technology course

any Materials Science and Engineering course

any Mathematics course

any Anatomy course

any Neuroscience course

any Pathology course

any Pharmacology course

any Physiology course

any Medical Science course

any Psychology course

any Physics course

any Optometry course

any Vision Science course

any Faculty of Science course

Recommended Electives

Maximum Level 1 UOC

Minimum Level 1 Science Courses

Minimum Level 3 Science Courses

Students must complete a minimum of 30 UOC of the following courses.

any level 3 course offered by Faculty of Science
any level 3 Anatomy (ANAT) course
any level 3 Neuroscience (NEUR) course
any level 3 Pathology (PATH) course
any level 3 Pharmacology (PHAR) course
any level 3 Physiology (PHSL) course
any level 3 Food Technology (FOOD) course
any level 3 Computer Science (COMP) course
any level 3 Medical Science (SOMS) course

Disciplinary Component - 3502 Commerce96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Integrated First Year Courses48 Units of Credit:

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

COMM1100

6 UOC

Business Decision Making

COMM1110

6 UOC

Evidence-Based Problem Solving

COMM1120

6 UOC

Collaboration and Innovation in Business

Global Business Environments

COMM1170

6 UOC

Organisational Resources

Data, Insights and Decisions

myBCom

Students need to complete three non-credit bearing myBCom professional development elements. COMM0999 is recommended to be enrolled in the first term of study, COMM1999 upon completion of the integrated first year courses and COMM3999 in the final term of study. Students will engage in course Moodle activities as well as the myBCom platform (https://mybcom.unsw.edu.au/) to complete these elements.

myBCom First Year Portfolio

COMM3999

0 UOC

myBCom Graduation Portfolio

Commerce Majors

Students must complete a 48 UOC within a specified discipline (Commerce major) with at least 18 UOC of Level 3 courses to meet program requirements. Please note, this 48 UOC includes 1 course from the Integrated First Year (IFY) core. This means that students will complete 42 UOC in specified disciplinary courses outside the IFY core.

Business Sustainability and Social Impact

Behavioural Economics

International Business

Cybersecurity Management

Human Resource Management

MGMTJ1

48 UOC

Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship

TABLC1

48 UOC

Taxation

Prescribed Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Course6 Units of Credit:

Students must complete a 6 UOC Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course of the below courses within their program to meet the minimum requirement of 150 hours of professional work. Where students complete mandatory WIL in the non-Commerce component of the Double Degree, the 150 hours minimum requirement does not apply to the Commerce component of the program.

Business WIL Course

This course can count as a Business free elective or where applicable, can count as a Commerce major elective.

If a student is completing two commerce majors, the completed WIL course can only be counted towards one of the two majors. No double counting is permitted.

COMM2222

6 UOC

Industry Experience Program

COMM2233

6 UOC

Industry Consulting Project

COMM2244

6 UOC

Future of Work Project

COMM3020

6 UOC

Global Business Practicum

COMM3030

6 UOC

Social Entrepreneurship Practicum

COMM3060

6 UOC

Regional Business Practicum

COMM3101

6 UOC

Industry Experience Placement 1

COMM3202

6 UOC

Industry Experience Placement 2

TABL3033

6 UOC

UNSW Tax and Business Advisory Clinic

Non-Business WIL Course

This course can count as a Free Elective or General Education course.

Note: Students in Commerce Double Degrees have the option of meeting the mandatory WIL requirement in the non-Commerce component of the Double Degree. However these courses will not contribute towards the 96 UOC minimum Business UOC requirement.

WIL Experience Term (Multi-Term)

CDEV3100

6 UOC

Practice of Work (Online)

CDEV3200

6 UOC

Co-NNECTIONS Placement

CDEV3300

6 UOC

Global Practice of Work

Final Year Synthesis (FYS)

Students must complete their Final Year Synthesis (FYS) course within their final year of their Bachelor of Commerce program. That is, within 48 UOC or less remaining in their BCom program.

Students may meet more than one program requirement depending on their FYS course choice. For example; students who complete a FYS course that is also a Work Integrated Learning course within a major, will meet a major elective, WIL and FYS requirement.

Students who participate and complete significant extra-curricular projects (eg. Peter Farrell Cup), can apply for 0 UOC FYS (COMM3090).

Business FYS Course

ACCT3583

6 UOC

Strategic Value Management

ACTL3192

6 UOC

Retirement Saving and Spending Over the Lifecycle

COMM2233

6 UOC

Industry Consulting Project

COMM2244

6 UOC

Future of Work Project

COMM3000

6 UOC

Evidence-based Intervention Design and Evaluation

COMM3020

6 UOC

Global Business Practicum

COMM3030

6 UOC

Social Entrepreneurship Practicum

COMM3060

6 UOC

Regional Business Practicum

COMM3090

0 UOC

Synthesis of Learning Experience

COMM3501

6 UOC

Quantitative Business Analytics

Solving Complex Strategy and Policy Problems

TABL3033

6 UOC

UNSW Tax and Business Advisory Clinic

Non-Business FYS Course

Optional Minor

Students may choose to use their electives to complete one of the following minors.

Minor Requirements: An approved disciplinary stream containing at least 18 UOC at Level 2 and Level 3.

Business Sustainability and Social Impact

Behavioural Economics

International Business

Cybersecurity Management

Human Resource Management

MGMTJ2

30 UOC

Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship

LEVEL 2 AND 3 MATURITY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Faculty UOC

3523 - Course Substitution

Program Constraints

Limit Rule

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please read the Double Degree Program rules as some specific rules apply to particular Double Degree combinations.

You are responsible for ensuring you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and advice from your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program.

Sample Programs

To access sample program(s), please visit:

Advanced Mathematics (Honours) Degree Template

Additional Information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit previous UNSW online handbooks

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Tel: + 61 2 9385 8500
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Program Fees

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