Bachelor of Commerce (Dean's Scholar)

Overview

This degree provides an enriched educational experience for high achieving students that will encourage them to continue their studies through to the completion of honours and research degrees. This course is available to a limited number of candidates. Dean's Scholars receive one to one academic mentoring and have special opportunities to attend workshops and seminars. The degree includes the awarding of a book allowance, mentoring, leadership development and access to work experience.

Entry Requirements

Entry will be by application form and interview for candidates with a minimum UAI of 93 or equivalent. Current Commerce students can apply for a course transfer to this program after completion of a minimum of 48 credit points at the University of Wollongong.

Course Requirements

1. To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Dean's Scholar) a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 144 credit points, including a major study, by satisfactory completion of subjects listed in the General Schedule.

2. Students must complete and pass all core subjects plus one of the approved Bachelor of Commerce degree majors, double majors or a major and a minor and elective subjects.

3. Of the 144 credit points not more than 72 credit points shall be for 100-level subjects.

4. Candidates for this degree will be required to maintain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 75 each year to continue in the program.

5. Students should note that a Pass Conceded, Pass Terminating or Pass Restricted grade at 300-level in any required subject for the selected major area does not satisfy degree requirements. A student wishing to graduate with a double major must obtain clear passes in both majors at 300-level to satisfy requirements.

6. Each major in the Bachelor of Commerce requires 48 credit points and each minor requires 24 credit points as specified in the relevant schedules. The following rules apply:

a. Students must complete at least one major but may complete two if they wish. A single subject may count towards two different majors. However, such double counting can apply to only one, 6 credit point subject. Thus completing a second major will require completion of an additional 42 to 48 specified credit points. Where two or more subjects are common to two majors, the relevant Head of School will designate a replacement subject(s).

b. Students may complete one or two of the designated minors but the completion of a minor is not a degree requirement. A minor cannot be completed in the same discipline as the major, for example an Accountancy Major with an Accountancy Minor. A single subject may not count towards a major and minor or towards two minors; double counting is not permitted when completing a minor. Thus completing each minor will require an additional 24 specified credit points. Where one (or more) subject(s) is common to a major and a minor or to two different minors, the relevant Head of School will designate a replacement subject(s).

Course Program

Dean's Scholars will complete all requirements as listed for the Bachelor of Commerce degree and may be permitted to take accelerated programs after their first session.

Other Information

Additional information can be obtained by contacting commerce@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 7 November, 2007