Program Overview

Learn how to navigate rapidly evolving environments in biotechnology, health, commercial practice and public policy with La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Biomedicine.

Co-designed with industry leaders, our double degree gives you a multidisciplinary set of skills and knowledge sought-after by employers and policymakers. You'll learn to take advantage of the synergies between the two disciplines and how to solve complex problems by merging technical know-how and strategic analysis with an in-depth knowledge of innovations in the medical field.

By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Biomedicine, you will:

• Learn how to identify practical solutions to real-world challenges, improve your ability to negotiate with stakeholders and communicate your solutions
• Develop critical skills in independent research, innovative thinking, cultural intelligence, oral and written communication, and teamwork
• Prepare to become an effective leader who can meet the challenges of automation, AI-driven technologies and big data
• Build fundamental knowledge in chemistry, bioscience and health before delving into infectious diseases, epidemics and pandemics
• Gain real-world experience through industry placements, work-integrated learning projects and overseas student exchange opportunities.

Major: Business Analytics

Technology has changed the way businesses operate and organisations now have access to an overwhelming amount of information about their business, customers and products.

Learn how to interpret, analyse and translate data into meaningful recommendations, forecasts and business solutions. Explore topics such as programming environment, business disruption, customer and predictive analytics, big data management on the cloud, computational intelligence, supply chain analytics and digitalisation, and more.