Bachelor of International Studies - Bachelor of Commerce

course description

This double degree program allows students to combine the international focus of the Bachelor of International Studies with a major from the Bachelor of Commerce. The choice of a major in from the Bachelor of Commerce can reflect future employment plans, a major that complements the international focus of the Bachelor of International Studies, or simply interest. These are strong complementary degrees that should allow graduates to stand out from the crowd with their combination of technical, language and analytical skills ready for the global business and social environment.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.

Course structure

To qualify for award of the double degree of Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Commerce course code 1820 a student must complete a total of at least 216 credit points.

The 216 credit points shall include:

a) For the Bachelor of Commerce component, students must complete 54 credit points of core subjects (including the capstone subject), plus a 48 credit point major (of this 48 credit point major at least 18 credit points must be at 300-level);

b) The core subjects prescribed (52 credit points) for the International Studies degree;

c) A minimum of a minor in a language other than English (minimum of 28 credit points; students may elect to take a major in a language).

d) At least one of the four minors listed in this degree: Asia Pacific Studies; Global Development and the Environment; International Communication; Peace and Security Studies (minimum of 24 credit points but no more than 32). These will normally be available in the second and third years of study. Upon graduation minors will appear on the transcript (i.e. academic record).

e) To complete the credit points required for the double degree, students can take elective subjects offered by any Faculty.

f) Not more than 90 credit points in 100-level subjects.

e) ARTS100 Peer-2-Peer Mentoring.

Peer-2-Peer Mentoring

Peer-2-Peer Mentoring (subject code ARTS100) is a compulsory zero credit point subject that must be undertaken by each student during their first year. This subject consists of a one hour weekly tutorial during the student's first session of study. This subject is designed to enable incoming students to adapt rapidly to the tertiary environment and engage with the university community.

Students can find information at the Peer-2-Peer Mentoring website.

Majors

For details of the majors please refer to the Bachelor of Commerce entry.

Minors

Students can take Minors as part of their double degree program provided they meet the requirements set. Minor studies consist of a minimum of 28 credit points of which no more than 12 credit points at 100 level can be counted. Students may not cross count subjects from a nominated minor into any other minor or major. Minors do not appear on the testamur but do appear on the transcript (i.e. academic record).

Where a minor is taken from outside a Faculty degree, refer to the requirements prescribed for that minor.

For details please refer to the Bachelor of International Studies entry.

Honours

Students can do an Honours degree in either the Bachelor of International Studies or the Bachelor of Commerce. This requires additional study (one year full-time, or two years part-time).

Honours may be undertaken by students who meet the requirements for enrolment.

Students should consult the single degree entries for Honours requirements.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au