Bachelor of International Studies - Bachelor of Economics and Finance | 2018

*Students eligible for Credit Transfer may begin in Summer Session if appropriate subjects are available.

Overview

This double degree program allows students to combine the international focus of the Bachelor of International Studies with a major from the Bachelor of Economics and Finance. The choice of a major in the Bachelor of Economics and Finance can reflect future employment plans, or complements the international focus of the Bachelor of International Studies.

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 & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

The outcomes which are common and consolidated in this joint degree ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing;
• Apply analytical and problem solving skills to formulate rigorous solutions to financial and global contexts;
• Critically review economic, local and global interconnections.

Please refer to the Undergraduate Course Handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of this degree students must complete at least 216 credit points comprised of:

1. The core subjects from the Bachelor of Economics and Finance (72 credit points);
2. One of the majors from the Bachelor of Economics and Finance (48 credit points);
3. The core subjects for the Bachelor of International Studies (24 credit points);
4. One of the majors listed for the Bachelor of International Studies (48 credit points);
5. A minimum of a minor in a language other than English (minimum 24 credit points) (students may elect to take a major in a language);
6. Electives to bring the total credit points to 216;
7. No more than 90 credit points in 100-level subjects. 

Majors

Students completing this program will take at least two majors. One from the Bachelor of International Studies, and one from the Bachelor of Economics and Finance.

Details of the majors available can be found on each handbook page.

Minors

Students completing this double degree will complete at least one minor in a language other than English, as part of the Bachelor of International Studies Component.

Students may take other Minors as part of their program provided they meet the requirements set. Minor studies consist of a minimum of 24 credit points of which no more than 12 credit points at 100 level can be counted. 

Information regarding minors, including which subjects to take to complete a minor, are available on the 2018 General Schedule of Minors page.

Minors appear on the transcript (academic record), but do not appear on the testamur. To have a minor study recorded, students must submit an Application to Declare or Change Intended Major/Minor.

Work Integrated Learning

Undertaking a work integrated learning (WIL) experience during your university education is now a significant contributor to being competitive in securing employment in your field of choice when you graduate from UOW.

The Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts internship program provides students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their degree in a workplace setting.

Students are also encouraged to consider CRLP200 (6cp). CRLP200 includes a quality assured workplace internship or industry project to give you that competitive edge by developing your professional skills through authentic learning in a real world context. You will focus on your career goals and receive career direction guidance, strengthen your resume and gain skills to navigate the rapidly changing world of work, develop your communication skills and begin to build a professional network.

Honours

Honours is a further year of study that provides training in independent research. Students who complete the double degree with the required academic standard in the relevant major are encouraged to proceed to the Honours degree in the Bachelor of International Studies (Honours). Please refer to the Honours handbook page for further information about this degree.

Other Information

Further information is available via email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au