Bachelor of Commerce (Dean's Scholar)

* First and second year subjects can also be completed at the following locations.

• UOW Batemans Bay - UAC 753612
• UOW Bega - UAC 753613
• Shoalhaven Campus - UAC 753611
• UOW Southern Highlands - UAC 753614
• UOW Southern Sydney - UAC 753615

Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce (Dean's Scholar) program is designed for high achieving students who wish to undertake a degree in the principle areas of business and commerce and would like to pursue a career in business or a specific professional discipline. The Dean’s Scholar program is suitable for those students who wish to continue their studies through the completion of honours and/ or research degrees. Dean's Scholars receive one-to-one academic mentoring and have special opportunities to attend workshops and seminars.

The degree includes a book allowance, extended library borrowing rights, mentoring, leadership development and access to work experience.

Students must maintain a distinction average across all subjects to continue in the course. 

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Commerce (Dean's Scholar) will be able to:

1. Demonstrate core knowledge of business and organisations and disciplinary knowledge of major(s).
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
3. Critically analyse business and organisational issues in local, national and international contexts.
4. Demonstrate responsible judgement in decision making.
5. Work effectively with others on shared goals.
6. Use relevant technology for professional purposes.
7. Demonstrate independent learning.
8. Plan and execute a research project.

Course structure

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 54 credit points of core subjects (inclusive of the capstone subject) listed below.

Students will select at least one major study comprising 48 credit points and, additionally may choose a minor study comprising 24 credit points. Students may also choose subjects from the general schedule in order to complete a total of 144 credit points. No more than 72 credit points of 100-level subjects shall be completed.

 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.

Major Study Areas

Major study course structures listed within Bachelor of Commerce course handbook page.

    • Accountancy
    • Business Innovation (suspended for 2015)
    • Business Law
    • Economics
    • Finance
    • Financial Planning
    • Human Resource Management
    • International Business
    • International Economics (suspended for 2015)
    • Management
    • Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Quantitative Analysis in Economics (suspended for 2015)
    • 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 approval is obtained from a delegated authority.

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 Discipline Leader will designate a replacement subject.

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.

Minor Study Areas

BCom 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; 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 Discipline Leader 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.

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.

Other Information

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