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Bachelor of Commerce

Qualify with a contemporary business education in accounting, financial services, human resource management, information systems or marketing, underpinned by the principles and practices of ethical corporate behaviour.


Summary

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

International Students

Available at these campuses

  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (North Sydney), NSW
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (North Sydney), NSW

Course Duration

3 years full time or equivalent part-time.

3 years full-time

3 years

Deferment

Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery mode

  • On Campus
  • On Campus

Commencement date

  • Semester 1 - February

View available dates

Course Costs

  • Average first year fee: $7959 Commonwealth Supported (indicative only)
  • Unit Fee: $1965.
  • Average first year fee: $15720.
  • Estimated Total Cost: $47160.

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration.

Credit Points

240

240

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

International Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.

Apply to relevant state Tertiary Admissions Centre.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12, or equivalent:

New South Wales
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics (any). Prerequisites: Mathematics (Performance Bands 3-6) for accounting and financial service majors.

Queensland
Prerequisites: English (4, SA); Mathematics A, B or C (4, SA) – any combination.

Victoria
Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in Mathematics (any).

Applicants require the equivalent of Australian Year 12 certificate and an overall academic IELTS score of 6.0 (with minimum scores of 6.0 in speaking and writing, and 5.5 in listening and reading).

How to Apply

NSW & ACT
Apply through UAC
Queensland
Apply through QTAC
Victoria
Apply through VTAC
International Students Apply Now
International students undertaking an Australian Year 12 qualification should apply through the relevant tertiary admissions centre:
NSW & ACT
Apply through UAC
Queensland
Apply through QTAC
Victoria
Apply through VTAC

Description

This course prepares students for entry-level employment and future managerial positions. It develops understanding of, and proficiency in, the principles of business required in a variety of commercial, industrial and service organisations including agencies across all levels of government, and a variety of non-profit bodies. Major areas of study include accounting, financial services, human resource management, information systems and marketing.

The Bachelor of Commerce has a common first year undertaken by all students which introduces the various major fields of study. Students select their majors from second year. In keeping with the Mission of the University, several units within the degree focus on business ethics and personal values of the individual in a workplace setting. One compulsory unit of Professional Industry Experience is also incorporated in the degree. The Professional Industry Experience gained over the three years is designed to assist students to link their studies to the 'real world' of work, and to assist in gaining career employment on graduation

Majors Brisbane North Sydney Melbourne
Accounting X X X
Financial Services   X  
Human Resource Management X X X
Information Systems X
(not offered in 2010)
X X
(not offered in 2010)
Marketing X X X

Hospitality Management (for articulating students only)

Credit for a major is granted for the National Training Information Service (NTIS) Hospitality Training Package THH60202 from an accredited RTO

Tourism (for articulating students only)

Credit for a major is granted for the National Training Information Service (NTIS) Tourism Training Package THT60102 from an accredited RTO


Career Paths

Graduate Career Opportunities arise in both the private and public sectors and cover a wide range of occupations:

- Accounting firms
- Advertising
- Computer hardware and software
- Employment relations
- Financial management
- Human resource management
- International trade and investment
- Marketing management
- Marketing research
- Personal investment
- Policy administration
- Retailing and wholesaling


Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Commerce has accreditation with the following professional organisations according to the majors completed:

Accounting (including the unit BAFN200 Principles of Finance)

- CPA Australia
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

Human Resource Management

- Australian Human Resources Institute

Marketing

- Australian Marketing Institute

Information Systems

- Australian Computer Society


Pathways to Further Study

An honours degree is available for high-achieving students.

Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder

International Students


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