Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Business

Overview

The Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Business double degree aims to develop a set of complementary and cross-disciplinary skills and knowledge in health and business.

You'll explore Australian and international health challenges and examine the physical, psychological and social aspects of health in a variety of settings.

You'll also gain core skills and knowledge in business, management and operations to prepare for work in modern organisations.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Health Science, graduates will be able to:

• apply health sciences concepts, practices, theories and evidence across a range of health-related issues
• retrieve, critically evaluate and communicate information about local and global health sciences issues from a variety of perspectives
• find and integrate information from a variety of sources using a range of technologies
• apply knowledge and skills associated with health sciences to a range of health-related activities, working independently and in teams
• apply innovation and technology to extend the boundaries of knowledge and research in health sciences
• demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours
• reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes, and plan ongoing personal and professional development
• promote and optimise the health and welfare of individuals and/or populations.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Business, graduates will be able to:

• define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to business and apply those principles in a range of practices
• systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts
• formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the triple bottom line
• coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas
• communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience
• build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies
• work collaboratively in diverse groups.

Career opportunities

Future career options for graduates of this double degree include a wide range of fields in both the health and business sectors.

Employment opportunities may be found in medical research, health communication and policy development, nutrition, consulting, business analysis, communications, entrepreneurship, event management, finance, human resources, international business, management, and marketing.

Professional recognition

The Finance major, in the Bachelor of Business and related double degrees, is recognised under the CFA Institute Affiliated University. The course covers at least 70% of Level 1 of the CFA program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice. This recognition signals to students, employers and the marketplace that that Swinburne’s curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well suited to preparing you for employment in the finance and investment industry, and for sitting the CFA examination. Students of the Finance major may be eligible for CFA Program Student Scholarships.

Course rules

To qualify for the Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Business, students must complete 400 - 500 credit points comprising:

• 8 core Health Science units of study (100 credit points)
• 8 core Business units of study (100 credit points)
• 8 units of study from a Health Science discipline major in one of the following:  Biomedical Science; Clinical Technologies; Health Promotion; Neuroscience; Nutrition (100 credit points)
  or 12 units of study in the Psychology and Forensic Science major (150 credit points)
  or 16 units of study in the Psychology and Psychophysiology major (200 credit points)
• 8 units of study from a Business discipline major in one of the following: Accounting; Business Administration; Economics; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Finance; Financial Planning; Human Resource Management; International Business; Information Systems, Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Management; Marketing; Sports Management (100 credit points)
• Other Studies comprising a minor/s or electives as applicable (up to 50 credit points)

Domestic students also have an opportunity to undertake a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Professional Placement.

Please note that due to government regulations, international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake Professional Placements in this course.

Note:

• Students selecting the Psychology and Forensic Science Major will be required to complete 450 credit points in this course and will not need to undertake other studies.
• Students selecting the Psychology and Psychophysiology Major will be required to complete 500 credit points in this course and will not need to undertake other studies.

Due to government regulations, international students holding an international student visa are not able to undertake the Psychology and Forensic Science major or the Psychology and Psychophysiology major as part of this double degree.

Students must not complete more than 200 credit points (normally 16 units) at Introductory level. 

A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternative. Where there are no available units, students will be required to complete an alternative approved cognate unit.

Professional placements

Professional Placements are subject to a competitive selection process.

Students who undertake a 12-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 500 credit points comprising:

• 8 core Health Science units of study (100 credit points)
• 8 core Business units of study (100 credit points)
• 8 units of study from a Health Science discipline major in one of the following: Biomedical Science, Clinical Technologies, Health Promotion, Neuroscience, Nutrition (100 credit points) 
• or 12 units of study in the Psychology and Forensic Science major (150 credit points)
  or 16 units of study in the Psychology and Psychophysiology major (200 credit points)
• 8 units of study from a Business discipline major in one of the following: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, International Business, Information Systems, Logistics and Supply Chain Managemen, Management, Marketing, Sports Management (100 credit points)
• 4 units of study from the Professional Placement co-major (100 credit points)

Note:

• Students selecting the Psychology and Forensic Science major will be required to complete 550 credit points in this course.
• Students selecting the Psychology and Psychophysiology major will be required to complete 600 credit points in this course.

Students who undertake a 6-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 450 credit points comprising:

• 8 core Health Science units of study (100 credit points)
• 8 core Business units of study (100 credit points)
• 8 units of study from a Health Science discipline major in one of the following:  Biomedical Science, Clinical Technologies, Health Promotion, Neuroscience, Nutrition (100 credit points)
  or 12 units of study in the Psychology and Forensic Science major (150 credit points)
  or 16 units of study in the Psychology and Psychophysiology major (200 credit points)
• 8 units of study from a Business discipline major in one of the following: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, International Business, Information Systems, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, Marketing, Sports Management (100 credit points)
• 2 units of study from the Professional Placement minor (50 credit points)

Note:

• Students selecting the Psychology and Forensic Science major will be required to complete 500 credit points in this course.
• Students selecting the Psychology and Psychophysiology major will be required to complete 550 credit points in this course.

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Business is 200 credit points (normally 16 units), 100 credit points maximum from each discipline

B. Applicants with higher education study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history, including results from previous higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. If previous higher education qualifications are incomplete, results must have been obtained in the last seven years. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

C. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including complete and/or incomplete post-secondary VET studies, will be considered for entry into this course. Only graded results will be considered. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

D. Applicants with work and life experience

Entire academic record 

This course uses an applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations, including an applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years can be considered for entry into this course. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.