Course overview
Expand your career opportunities as an engineer in the global industry and corporate environments.
This double degree you give you the business acumen needed to lead large-scale engineering projects in your field of engineering. Having both engineering and corporate expertise will significantly broaden your career prospects.
High-achieving students may have the opportunity to complete an honours year, enabling them to undertake their own significant research project.
Professional accreditation and recognition
Curtin's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree is accredited in Australia by Engineers Australia and recognised internationally. Please refer to the individual Engineering majors for their professional recognition details.
Refer to the individual Commerce majors (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management for professional recognition details.
Hear from our students
"I decided on Chemical Engineering because I want to contribute to renewable methods of mineral extraction and energy use in the mining sector. I chose a double degree with Finance to increase my employment options and competitive advantage. As part of my New Colombo Plan scholarship, I travelled to Malaysia and worked with industry representatives from Indo-Pacific countries to provide solutions to help sustainability and lifestyle for people in the Sarawak region. I also led a student team that designed a hydropowered, GPS-signalled pontoon for an international Conference in Miri."
Natasha Meyers
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
In your first year of study, you will complete the Engineering Foundation Year (EFY). The EFY was developed in partnership with industry to give you a solid base of the fundamental concepts common to all areas of engineering and reflect current engineering practice.
To satisfy professional accreditation requirements, you'll complete at least 12 weeks or equivalent of exposure to professional engineering practice. You can meet this requirement through appropriate work experience or through a combination of technical and non-technical activities.
Bachelor of Commerce
This double degree will develop your business knowledge and practical commerce skills to give you an advantage for a diverse range of careers. You will study six common core units (accounting, economics, information systems, business law, management and marketing) to gain an introduction to the various aspects of business before starting your business major.
You'll develop communication skills and key professional skills identified by employer groups. You may also receive career guidance and study overseas. A unique element of this course is the Business capstone unit you'll complete in your final year. You'll run a simulated multi-million dollar company, applying your skills and knowledge to reinforce your learning while providing workplace deliverables.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Customise your degree
Combine engineering and commerce disciplines to create a degree that aligns with your interests and career goals.
Engineering majors
Choose from the following Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) majors available in this double degree:
Commerce majors
The following Bachelor of Commerce majors available in this double degree; however, not of all these majors may be available with all of the Engineering majors.
- Accounting: This major will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of accounting and its associated fields of business law and financial management, preparing you for a professional career in commerce, industry, government or public practice.
- Economics: The Economics major focuses on how companies, governments and households work. You will gain a sound understanding of how the choices made by government, producers and consumers impact economic growth, unemployment, inflation and wealth. You will also acquire the analytical skills valued highly in the business world.
- Finance: This major will give you a broad understanding of the structure and operations of financial markets in Australia. You'll study the theory and techniques underlying financial management – including investment evaluation, decisions on how to fund activities, and the roles played by financial markets and instruments. You'll study a variety of finance, economics, business and mathematics-based units and learn specialised analytical skills.
- Management: The Management major will give you the foundational knowledge, insights and abilities required of managers across a range of sectors, industries and functions. In addition to developing skills in management, you'll learn about problem-solving, planning, organising and strategic management. You'll also explore management topics such as strategy, ethics, change and entrepreneurship, from different perspectives.
Entry requirements
To study this course, you must meet the entry criteria:
- course ATAR, or equivalent, demonstrated via an accepted entry pathway
- any course-specific requirements
- English language requirement.
Guaranteed entry
If you achieve the guaranteed ATAR/selection rank for this course and meet all other entry requirements, you’re guaranteed a place in this course.
Entry pathways
There are different ways to meet our academic entry requirements. Choose the option that best suits the highest level of education that you’ve achieved.
Curious how students entered this course? See the entry pathways other students have taken.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Study credit and support
You may be able to receive study credit or support based on your previous experience or personal circumstances.
Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Special consideration
If your studies were affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may be eligible for special consideration when applying to Curtin. This process is available to new applicants only and allows your application to be assessed in light of those circumstances.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
*The indicative first-year fee is based on a standard full-time study load of 200 credit points.
This fee is a guide only. Your total fee may vary depending on the units you choose, your study load or if your course includes additional requirements. For more information on fees, see other fees and charges.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
How to apply
Follow these steps to make sure you’re eligible, prepared and ready to apply for your course.
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Entry requirements differ by course and your previous work and study experience.
Prepare your documents
The documents you need may vary depending on your course and application pathway.
Check application deadlines
Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
Choose your application pathway
I’m in year 12 or applying for Medicine
If you’re in year 12 or recently finished high school, you’ll need to apply through TISC.
You’ll apply through TISC no matter what you studied in high school, whether that was:
- ATAR
- General subjects
- Certificate IV
- or completing UniReady in Schools program.
TISC has different application dates to Curtin. Visit the TISC website for all important dates, including application deadlines.
I have finished high school
If you’re not a current year 12 student or recent graduate, you’re considered a non school leaver and you’ll apply directly to Curtin.
The only exception is Medicine, which must be applied for through TISC.
You’ll apply directly to Curtin if you are:
- a high school graduate who finished school last year or earlier
- transferring from another university
- returning to study or using your professional experience to qualify
- progressing from a VET or TAFE qualification or bridging program
- a current Curtin student changing courses or campuses.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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