Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology)/
Master of Commerce

This is a new fast track double degree to be introduced in 2001 (subject to approval).
It provides a professional base in science, technology and business studies.
Apply for UAC 42 9020 and request admission into this program on enrolment.

This program provides the opportunity to obtain two professional degrees within five years of study. It allows students to add the degree, Master of Commerce (Program 8404, Faculty of Commerce and Economics) to the degree Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology) (Program 3060 Faculty of Life Sciences) and fulfil an increasing need of the food and beverage industries for science-based graduates with qualifications in the commerce disciplines. Fast-tracking of the combined degrees is possible because three elective courses in Stage 4 of Program 3060 can be taken as part of the requirement for the M.Com program, and MATH1041 Statistics for Life Sciences (Program 3060) fulfills the requirements of ECON5203 Statistics for Business (Program 8404).

The conditions governing award of the combined degrees are the same as those which apply to Program 3060 BSc (Food Science and Technology) as outlined in the Science Handbook and Program 8404 Master of Commerce as outlined in the Faculty of Commerce and Economics Handbook. Students electing for the combined degrees will initially enrol in Program 3060. For transfer to Program 8404, students must satisfy the following requirements:

• Complete stages 1-3 in Program 3060 at a weighted average of 65% or more
  
• Elect to enrol in Program 8404 before entry into Stage 4 of Program 3060
  
• Complete courses: ACCT5901 Accounting: A User Perspective; ECON5103 Business Economics; plus one other Core Commerce Elective during stage 4 of Program 3060
  
• Complete the remaining requirements of Program 3060 as outlined in the Science Handbook.

Awarding of Honours in Program 3060 is based on performance in Years 2-4 which will include performance in the three Commerce courses taken in Stage 4 of Program 3060.

Program 3060 will be administered within the Faculty of Life Sciences and Program 8404 will be administered within the Faculty of Commerce and Economics. Stage 5 of the program will be liable for fees.

Stage 1 to Stage 3

Same as Program 3060, 48UC at each Stage

Stage 4

NOTE: Students electing at Stage 4 to undertake the MCom (Program 8404) can only take Stream A within Program 3060.

Stage 5

Courses totalling 48UC to be taken according to the requirements of Program 8404, Faculty of Commerce and Economics. Information on courses from that Faculty can be found in their Handbook.

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