Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation and Bachelor of Business Analytics

Macquarie University

Summary

The broad and flexible Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation - which uniquely combines studies in plant and animal sciences, ecology and new remote sensing with environmental and conservation management - will equip you with such specialist skills. The multidisciplinary Bachelor of Business Analytics - developed and refined in consultation with industry - will provide you with skills in data visualisation, and statistical and analytical tools. You'll also gain a solid understanding of the context of organisational problems from managerial, financial and human perspectives, so you can make informed and insightful decisions.

Key features

Study in our state-of-the-art facilities and in the field

Enhance your learning by studying in modern labs designed to foster collaboration, and in a number of exciting field settings. Enhance your learning within our unique fauna park

Get hands-on experience in our 11-hectare fauna park, where world-class environmental research is conducted by leading academics. Apply your skills to a real-world setting

Undertake a research methods project in your final year to apply your data analytics methodology in a real-world setting. Study at a globally recognised institution

Study at a business school that's accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Career Outcomes

Professions

Applications modeller or developer

Behavioural forecaster

Biodiversity informatics adviser

Bioprospector

Business or venture analyst

Business process improvement specialist

Business process modelling consultant

Conservation policymaker

Consumer insights specialist

Data analyst

Ecosystems scientist

Environmental and social impact assessor

Environmental or geotechnical consultant

IT planning manager

Management consultant

Natural resource manager

Research scientist

Wildlife manager

Zoo captive breeding programs manager

Employers

Agricultural agencies

Australian Museum

Banks and financial institutions

Business analysis firms

Conservation agencies

Consulting firms

Environmental and conservation groups

Environmental protection agencies

Fisheries and forestry agencies

Government agencies and departments

Information technology companies

Insurance firms

Multinational corporations

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Private and public-sector organisations

Research institutes

State forest and national park authorities

Utilities companies

Water and resource management companies