Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science (James Cook University)
Course Information
Description
Course overview
It is well recognised that businesses must have robust environmental strategies to succeed in the 21st century.
Chief Executive Officers have to consider carbon footprints, sustainable practices, global climate change, and waste management issues.
These are environmentally sensitive issues which have resulted in an increase of related legislation. In addition, some business activities require a knowledge of the environment. In the aquaculture industry, for example, biological knowledge is required to raise fish, prawns, algae and other crops. But there is no substitute for a good business plan. The benefit of this degree is that it gives you the knowledge and skill to do both.
This multi-disciplinary program uses the university's strengths in business, environmental and marine science. Students are provided with core knowledge and training in the application of business and environmental principles. The course provides a fundamental background in business, environmental and marine sciences that is essential for a holistic approach to business operations.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
- The entry requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent
- Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entry requirement.
Pre-requisite
- Assumed knowledge: English and Mathematical Methods
English Requirements
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or
- Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
- Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis in accordance to JCU admissions guidelines.
International students holding a valid Student’s Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science you will be able to work within a range of public, private and non-profit industries. You can also work in the areas of agriculture, aquaculture, forestry and fisheries. The future is clear. All companies will require key staff who can facilitate growth of businesses in times of strong social and governmental demands for good environmental practices.
Modules
Course Structure
12 business + 12 science subjects
Study Program
Business
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Principles of Economics
- Introduction to Management Concepts and Application
- Professional and Academic Skills for Business
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4 Business level 2 subjects and 4 Business level 3 subjects
Environmental Science
- Introduction to Biodiversity
- Environmental Processes and Global Change
- Introduction to Sustainability or Human Geography
- Quantitative Methods in Science
- Introduction to Environmental Economics
- Fundamentals of Ecology
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- 2 Environmental Science level 2 subjects and 4 Environmental Science level 3 subjects
Electives*
- Introduction to Aquaculture
- Aquaculture of Tropical Species
- The Case for Sustainability
- Sustainable Aquaculture
- Sustainability in Practice
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
- Coastal and Marine Management and Conservation
- Professional Placement
- Special Topic 1
- Special Topic 2
- From Icehouse to Greenhouse
- Invertebrate Biology
- Field Studies in the Equatorial Tropics: Borneo
- Field Studies in Tropical Geography
- Fisheries Science
- Marine Conservation Biology
- Conserving Marine Wildlife: Sea Mammals, Birds, Reptiles
- Coastal, Estuarine and Mangrove Ecosystems
- Tropical Marine Ecology and Coastal Impacts
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