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Bachelor of Commerce
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Commerce |
Abbreviation: | BCom |
UOW Course Code: | 710 |
CRICOS Code: | 027464A |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key words: | Business, Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Hospitality, Events and Tourism Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Supply Chain Management |
Total Credit Points: | 144 |
Duration: | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Business |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On Campus (Face-to-Face) |
Delivery Campus/ UAC Code: | Wollongong, 753602 |
ATAR: | 75 (Wollongong & Southern Sydney Campuses); |
Additional Information: |
course description
This degree is designed for students who would like to undertake a degree in the principle areas of business and commerce. It is suitable preparation for students who would like to become professionals in a particular discipline or want to pursue a general career in business. The degree consists of compulsory core subjects including a capstone subject and a major must be undertaken. The aim is to provide a foundation for the understanding of the business and commercial environment.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder. Applications are also accepted from students who have successfully completed a recognised TAFE qualification or course of study from an accredited institution.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Course STRUCTURE
To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Commerce a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 144 credit points by satisfactory completion of the following core subjects.
Subject Code | Subject | Session | Credit Points | ||
Accounting Fundamentals in Society | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |||
Principles of Responsible Commerce | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |||
Statistics for Business | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |||
Macroeconomic Essentials for Business | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |||
Introductory Principles of Finance | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |||
Introduction to Management | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |||
Marketing Principles | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |||
Plus at least one subject from | |||||
Business Oriented Information Systems | Spring | 6 | |||
Accounting in Organisations* | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |||
Introductory Microeconomics* | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |||
Business Communications* | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |||
Plus one capstone subject from | |||||
Simulation of a Socially Innovative Enterprise | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |||
Applied Business Research for Social Innovation | Autumn | 6 | |||
Intercultural Applications of Socially Innovative Commerce | n/o in 2014 | 6 | |||
Commerce Internship | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |||
No more than 72 credit points shall be be completed in 100 level subjects.
Please Note:
- Students majoring in Accountancy, Finance or Financial Planning must undertake ACCY112.
- Students majoring in Economics, Business Innovation or International Business must undertake ECON111.
- Students majoring in Public Relations must undertake MGMT102.
Majors
- Accountancy
- Business Innovation
- Business Law
- Economics
- Finance
- Financial Planning
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- International Economics
- Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Quantitative Analysis in Economics
- Supply Chain Management
To satisfy the requirements of a major study a student shall complete the Bachelor of Commerce core subjects as listed in the course requirement, plus one capstone subject and 48 credit points listed for the major.
A single core first year subject may count towards a major where approved.
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 the completion of an additional 42 to 48 credit specified credit points. Where two or more subjects are common to two majors, the relevant Associate Head of School will designate a replacement subject.
Minors
Bachelor of Commerce Minor Study Areas: Accountancy; Business Information Systems; Business Innovation; Business Law; Economics; Economics of Environmental Sustainability; Economies of Asia; Finance; Human Resource Economics; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing; Public Relations; Quantitative Analysis in Economics; Small Business; Supply Chain Management.
To satisfy the requirements of a minor study a student shall complete the listed subjects for the minor.
A single core first year subject may count towards a minor where approval is obtained from a delegated authority.
Students may complete one or more 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 a 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 may require an additional 24 credit points if a single core subject is not included in the minor. Where one (or more) subject(s) is common to a major and a minor or to different minors, the relevant Associate Head of School will designate a replacement subject(s).
PLEASE NOTE: Subject and session offerings may change prior to the commencement of session. Students are advised to check the latest information available on the Subject Database.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au