Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Business
with a major in Business Administration – Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
Selected major: Business Administration
Business administrators are expected to know how businesses function and how to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently.
In this major, you’ll gain an essential understanding of business operations including organisational behaviour and managing workplace relations. You’ll also learn practical skills in areas like data analytics, data collection, strategic planning and project management.
The aim of this major is not to make you an instant expert; it’s to give you the confidence to ask intelligent questions so you will be able to get the answers you need for successful administrative work in any industry or workplace.
Majors for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours):
ArchitecturalBiomedicalCivilElectrical and ElectronicMechanical Product Design Robotics and MechatronicsSoftwareMajors for Bachelor of Business:
AccountingBusiness AdministrationBusiness Analytics and AnalysisEntrepreneurship and InnovationFinanceFinancial PlanningHuman Resource ManagementLogistics and Supply Chain ManagementManagementMarketingSports ManagementThe Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business offers you strong and broad knowledge of engineering and business so you can combine the two in your career.
The course incorporates graduate employability skills, developments in information technology, society's changing work patterns, sustainable design practices and the need to meet 'world best practice' in engineering.
In the Bachelor of Business, you'll develop core knowledge and skills essential to business management and operations in the 21st century. You'll complete the core and major studies from your chosen engineering and business fields of study. After five years' study, you'll graduate with a professionally accredited engineering degree and a business degree.
Build up your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs, which are a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees and can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects. In this double degree, you'll apply your learning in eight project units (one per semester) related to engineering in professionally focused, industry-linked projects.
Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
Start dates
Hawthorn campus
- Semester 1 - 26 February 2024
- Semester 2 - 29 July 2024
Duration
5 Year/s
Full-time
VTAC codes
- 3400211061 (CSP)
- 3400211063 (IFP)
CRICOS code
107339F
Fees
A$43340 (annual for 2024)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Course details
- Course structure and professional recognition.
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Business requires students to complete units of study to the value of 500 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
View course rules and special requirements
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Information for Decision Making | ACC10007 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to Programming | COS10009 | 12.5 |
| Technology in an Indigenous Context Project | COS10025 | 12.5 |
| Economics for Business Decision Making | ECO10005 | 12.5 |
| Humanitarian Engineering Design Project | ENG10001 | 12.5 |
| Engineering Materials | ENG10002 | 12.5 |
| Engineering Mechanics | ENG10003 | 12.5 |
| Business Digitalisation | INF10024 | 12.5 |
| Marketing and the Consumer Experience | MKT10009 | 12.5 |
| Calculus and Applications | MTH10012 | 12.5 |
| Linear Algebra and Applications | MTH10013 | 12.5 |
| Energy and Motion | PHY10001 | 12.5 |
| Professional Experience in Engineering | EAT20008 | 0 |
| Engineering Technology Project A (ENG/CS) *† - Choose if Major in: Software | EAT40005 | 12.5 |
| Engineering Technology Project B (ENG/CS) *† - Choose if Major in: Software | EAT40006 | 12.5 |
| Final Year Research Project 1 (Eng/Bus) *† - Choose if Majors in: Architectural, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Product Design | ENG40003 | 12.5 |
| Final Year Research Project 2 (Eng/Bus) *† - Choose if Majors in: Architectural, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Product Design | ENG40004 | 12.5 |
| Engineering Technology Project A (Eng/Bus) *† - Choose if Majors in: Biomedical, Electrical, Robotics | ENG40009 | 12.5 |
| Engineering Technology Project B (Eng/Bus) *† - Choose if Majors in: Biomedical, Electrical, Robotics | ENG40010 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
†Honours merit unit – results are used in the honours merit calculation
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Selected major: Business Administration
Business administrators are expected to know how businesses function and how to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently.
In this major, you’ll gain an essential understanding of business operations including organisational behaviour and managing workplace relations. You’ll also learn practical skills in areas like data analytics, data collection, strategic planning and project management.
The aim of this major is not to make you an instant expert; it’s to give you the confidence to ask intelligent questions so you will be able to get the answers you need for successful administrative work in any industry or workplace.
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Workplace Relations | HRM20017 | 12.5 |
| Big Data Management | INF20016 | 12.5 |
| Law of Commerce | LAW20019 | 12.5 |
| Organisational Behaviour * | MGT20007 | 12.5 |
| Business, Society and Sustainability | MGT20008 | 12.5 |
| Knowledge Management and Analytics * | INF30015 | 12.5 |
| Strategic Planning * | MGT30005 | 12.5 |
| Project Management Essentials * | PRM30001 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
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| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Information for Decision Making | ACC10007 | 12.5 |
| Economics for Business Decision Making | ECO10005 | 12.5 |
| Business Digitalisation | INF10024 | 12.5 |
| Marketing and the Consumer Experience | MKT10009 | 12.5 |
- Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
- Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
- One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
- See the course planner for an example degree structure
Course learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course will be able to:
- apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the chosen major in engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgment
- apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees
- apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
- apply abstraction, mathematics and engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools
- communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work
- demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional engineering practice in a global and sustainable context
- reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Business course 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.
Professional recognition
This degree program is designed to produce graduates who have the technological skills and knowledge expected of professional engineers. Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.
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.
Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, English language requirements and pathways.
How to apply
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