If you enjoy being challenged, consider yourself an innovator, and are passionate about shaping the world around you, our newly updated Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Science provides a gateway to an exciting world of rewarding careers. The Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Science is designed to produce graduates with a well-developed knowledge and broad range of skills across the different disciplines of science and economics. Graduates will be able to adapt to change and future challenges to contribute to the commercial and social wellbeing of your community. You will have the ability to apply evidence-based decision making, problem solving and critical analysis through authentic learning activities and communication with diverse audiences. The Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science offers you a range of flexible study options, including full-time and part-time study, as well as delivery in on-campus, blended and off-campus modes. You have options to focus your study in one or more scientific and economics disciplines, and learn the methods to apply your skills and knowledge to the practical needs of industry, business and government in both scientific and non-scientific roles. In choosing a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science you can: Build a degree that is tailored specifically to your own needs: select your majors and minor subjects from 17 different disciplinary areas in the BSc component and 3 disciplinary areas in the BEc component. Learn through hands-on practical experience including laboratory work, field trips, field-based units, work integrated learning and research projects. Enjoy being mentored by highly qualified staff, many of whom are national and world leaders in their field. From 2018 onwards, our new curriculum offers you more flexibility and choice in how your degree is structured, real-world learning embedded in every course, and a choice of two Honours pathways. In addition to traditional research honours, we now offer an integrated, work-focused Applied Honours year which is open to all students who successfully complete their bachelor degree. Learning Outcomes Graduates of the Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Science (AQF Level 7) will be able to: Acquire, critically evaluate, reflect and synthesise advanced knowledge in one of the economics disciplines, and in one of the science disciplines. Demonstrate critical thinking by identifying, defining and solving problems with intellectual independence Make evidence based decisions that take account of diverse contexts and constraints impacting on societies and environments Communicate information effectively in written, visual and oral forms with a diverse range of stakeholders. Work effectively, responsibly, respectfully and safely in individual and/or team contexts.