BP305 - Bachelor of Science (Applied Science)/Bachelor of Business (Management)

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Plan: BP305ASDD - Bachelor of Science (Applied Science)/Bachelor of Business (Management)
Campus: City Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Bachelor of Science (Applied Science)/Bachelor of Business (Management)
Award abbreviation: BSc(AppSc)/BBus(Mgt)
Total credit points: 432
Career: UGRD
Duration: 8 semesters Full-time
Location: Onshore at RMIT City Campus
Owning school: Science (171H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/science
ASCED code: 019900
CRICOS code: 079793J

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Purpose of the Program

This Bachelor of Science (Applied Science)/Bachelor of Business (Management) allows you to prepare for a career in management roles in science-based organisations.

The Applied Science component allows you to specialise in one of the following majors:

  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

These four major specialisations can be individualised to an extent by taking other science courses offered by the School of Science. This allows you a degree of flexibility to combine a major field of study with a variety of other science courses to help achieve your professional and academic goals. 

The common first year provides a transformative learning experience, in which you will learn and explore core science concepts across physical, life, data and mathematical science disciplines and develop and strengthen key scientific and transferable skills that will underpin your future studies and career. This breadth of experience will enhance your employability and also enable you to make an informed decision on the manner in which you wish to individualise your program of study.

ONPS2186 Science Project 1 serves as a capstone experience in which you will be encouraged to undertake a project in a lab/work simulated environment within your selected major.

The ONPS2335 Professional Scientist serves as a capstone project, where you will be working in teams. This involves working in a relevant industry context in which your team will be provided feedback from industry counterparts.

The Business (Management) component provides you with critical and broad ranging studies to enable you to enter graduate positions in administration and management. The program provides you with opportunities to develop the required knowledge and outcomes to operate successfully in contemporary environments. You will be able to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the core areas of management in a diverse range of political, social, environmental and economic contexts.

This program will actively explore and apply management theory through problem-based and work-relevant activities, which may include face-to-face, online, self-directed, collaborative and individual learning experiences and is delivered on-campus.

In the final year of the program, the capstone experience course BUSM4546 Organisational Experience provides the culmination of the knowledge, skills and applied work practice experiences that prepare you to transit into the business world.

On successful completion of the program, you will be able to work within a wide range of organisations and industries in varied roles, and career entry positions, such as business administration, management consulting and strategy analysis. the program will provide you with a basis for further development of you knowledge and skills in management and for further study in business and management.

While most courses in the program are delivered on campus, others are delivered online.

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Articulation and pathways

Credit will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT University Admission and Credit Policy. Applicants who have completed studies or have partially completed a similar program at another institution (with entry criteria similar to this program) may be accepted with some credits being granted towards this program.

Credit pathways between RMIT University VET programs, Higher Education Diplomas and Associate Degrees in the same or related discipline, enable you, upon successful completion of a lower level qualification at the required standard for admission, to apply for credit in a higher level qualification.

Credit pathways between RMIT University programs enable you, upon graduating from an RMIT University qualification, to apply for credit in a higher level qualification.

The current credit pathways for College of Business programs can be found at http://bit.ly/RMIT-Bus-Credit. These are subject to change.

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Entrance requirements

Very Important: This plan is being phased out. 
  
BP305ASDD - Bachelor of Science (Applied Science)/Bachelor of Business (Management) plan has been discontinued and will no longer accept new students after Semester 2 2022.

For Domestic Applicants: 

Prerequisites 

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a study score in units 3 and 4 of at least 20 in one of Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.

OR

an equivalent senior secondary certificate qualification from another Australian state or territory, with at least the equivalent performance in Mathematics and English subjects/units at year 12 level. 

For International Applicants: 

Prerequisites 

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education, or equivalent. For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see Country equivalents web page. 

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0, or equivalent.

For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.

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External accreditation and industry links

This program has an Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) comprised of external members drawn from a diverse external industry base and institutions. These Committees provide further opportunities for networking and are a useful link in ensuring that the teaching material and student capabilities remain close to the needs of future employers.

Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science (Applied Science) is not accredited by any professional organisation, however the following organisations may recognise graduates who have successfully completed the recommended courses in a major specialisation:

Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)
Australian Institute of Physics (AIP)
The Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM)
The Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)

You have the opportunity to access a wide range of industry contacts through the extensive research programs within the School of Science, many of which are undertaken in collaboration with external organizations.

Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Business (Management) is not accredited by any external body, however graduates may be eligible for an affiliate membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML).

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Library resources and services

RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers and group study rooms are available at each Library. One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service.

For recommended texts and databases relevant to Applied Science refer to: https://rmit.libguides.com/science

For recommended texts and databases relevant to Business refer to: https://rmit.libguides.com/business-and-law

Find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library

Online learning tools and content

You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal, MyRMIT.

Services for students

RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and well-being so that you can achieve your study and career goals. Services are available face to face and online assisting with:

  • Transition to tertiary study and learning
  • Study skills and academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
  • Enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
  • Career development and employment
  • Living and well-being (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
  • Opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
  • Opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation and fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at: www.rmit.edu.au/students

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