Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science (SMAH) - Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Science (SMAH) - Bachelor of Business is a double degree program that combines the study of science and business. This program allows students to develop skills in two high-demand fields, giving them a competitive edge in their career.

Overview

Studying a degree in science and business teaches students to seek out knowledge, analyze and apply it, opening up opportunities to enter a wide range of growing professions. Graduates are prepared for scientific practice or business and management in regulatory, technical, environmental, health, or biomedical aligned businesses, industries, or government departments.

Throughout the Bachelor of Science degree, students will learn how scientific and technological advances increase the quality of our lives and how the scientific community responds to societal needs, natural hazards, and global challenges.

In the Bachelor of Business, students will gain practical, real-world experience and make professional connections. They will develop core skills across all business functions, as they build specialist knowledge in a chosen field to excel in today's dynamic and complex business environment.

Majors

Students can specialize in a major by choosing from the following:

• Accountancy
• Business Analytics
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Chemistry
• Ecology and Conservation Biology
• Economics
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Sport Marketing and Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainable Business

Careers

Combining a degree in Business with a degree in Science will allow students to develop skills in two high-demand fields that will give them an edge in their career.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

The University of Wollongong has been awarded the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that the university is among the world's top 6% of business schools - that the curriculum meets the highest standards, students learn from the best business minds, and graduates have the highly sought-after skills, knowledge, and experience that today's global employers are looking for.

Some majors within the Bachelor of Business enable graduates to meet the membership requirements of relevant professional associations.

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in the university's Admissions Procedures and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

To succeed in their chosen course, students should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each band
• TOEFL (Internet-based): 70 overall, with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 18 in Writing, 17 in Listening, and 17 in Speaking

Other qualifications may also be considered.

Workload

As a full-time student, students can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study.

Credit for Prior Learning

If students have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, they can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of their program.

More Detail

Fees

The session fee for this course is $18,936 (2025). The total course tuition fee is subject to change from year to year.

Key Dates

The application deadlines for this course are:

• Domestic (UAC Early Bird): 30 September 2025
• International: 9 December 2025
• Domestic (direct): 31 December 2025
• Domestic (UAC final round): 29 January 2026

The session details for this course are:

• Autumn Session, 2025: 3 March - 27 June 2025
• Spring Session, 2025: 28 July - 20 November 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026: 2 March - 25 June 2026
• Spring Session, 2026: 27 July - 19 November 2026

Admission Profile

The tables below contain information on the 2024 commencing student cohort, which indicates the likely profile of students for 2025.

Student Profile

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at the university for this course.

• Higher education study: <5
• Vocational education & training study: 0
• Work & life experience: <5
• Recent secondary education:
  • ATAR Only: <5
  • ATAR plus additional criteria: <5
  • Other criteria only (non-ATAR): <5
• International students: 0
• All students: 12

ATAR Profile

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors.

• Highest rank to receive an offer: 95.75
• Median rank to receive an offer: 76.5
• Lowest rank to receive an offer: 66.15

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