Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business (3728)
- Approved Abbreviation: BEng(Hons)/BBus
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 3728
- AQF Level: 8
CRICOS Code: 089217C
This program applies to students who commenced in 2022 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business double degree permits students to undertake multi-skilling and offers diverse career paths providing high marketability in multiple engineering and business areas. The Engineering degree provides students with professional skills in each of the eight key areas students choose to study. The eight engineering Majors are Advanced Manufacturing, Civil, Construction, Electrical, Materials, Mechanical, Robotics & Mechatronics, and Sustainability Engineering. Depending on the Business Major selected, employment possibilities are available in conventional engineering industries and also in areas including Applied Finance, Economics, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Sport Management and Business Analytics. Graduates will be equipped to work as engineers, with a good understanding of business principles and practices.
Study Mode
Five years full-time or ten years part-time. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is offered on Penrith and Parramatta Campuses. The Bachelor of Business offers a number of its majors at Bankstown, Campbelltown and Parramatta campuses. Students may be required to travel between campuses in order to complete these B Business majors.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankstown Campus | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Bankstown Campus | Part Time | Internal | See above |
| Campbelltown Campus | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Campbelltown Campus | Part Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal | See above |
| Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Penrith Campus | Part Time | Internal | See above |
Accreditation
Professional Engineer for the disciplines, Civil, Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, and Robotics & Mechatronics at Penrith campus and Provisional Accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer at Parramatta campus. Provisional accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer will be sought at the Penrith and Parramatta campuses for three Majors (Advanced Manufacturing, Materials, and Sustainability). Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for full membership of Engineers Australia. They are eligible to apply for Chartered Professional Engineering registration upon successful completion of required engineering practice period specified by Engineers Australia.
Bachelor of Business: Where the full recommended unit sequence of the major is satisfactorily completed: Major T041 Human Resource Management is accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Major T038 Applied Finance satisfies the educational requirements for membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia). T044 - Marketing satisfies the educational requirements for recognition as a Certified Practising Marketer and eligibility for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
The business component of this program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this program that you must meet in order to complete your program and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this program online.
Engineering
Inherent requirements for Engineering Programs.
Business
The School of Business developed a set of Inherent Requirements for the discipline of Accounting as part of a Western Sydney University-wide pilot. These requirements are adopted for all School of Business programs and are available at:
Inherent requirements for Accounting courses
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).