Undergraduate

Bachelor of Commerce

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Commerce

Abbreviation:

BCom

UOW Course Code:

710 - PSB Academy
1710 - UOW Dubai

Total Credit Points:

144 - PSB Academy
204 - UOW Dubai

Duration:

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent - PSB Academy
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent - UOW Dubai

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Business and Law

Intake Session(s):

PSB Academy - Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
UOW Dubai - UG Spring, UG Summer, UG Autumn

Delivery Mode:

On-campus

Delivery Campus:

PSB Academy, UOW Dubai

Additional Information:

UOW
UOW Dubai

Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) course will provide you with a firm foundation in the principles of business and commerce. The program has been designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and workplace practice to help you succeed in your chosen career.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Commerce will be able to:

CLO Description
1 Demonstrate core knowledge of business and organisations and major disciplinary knowledge.
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.

Course Structure

Students have the option to undertake a single or double major in the Bachelor of Commerce. The majors offered at the different campuses are outlined below: 

 MAJORS

PSB

UOWD

Accounting

 

✔

Economics

 

 

Finance

✔

✔

Human Resource Management

 

✔

International Business

 

✔

Management

✔

✔

Marketing

✔

✔

Public Relations

 

 

Supply Chain Management

✔

 

PSB Academy Majors 

Course structures for PSB Academy students are available at the PSB Majors page.

UOW Dubai 

To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Commerce, a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 204 Credit Points (cp) which include 60cp of General Education,48 cp from the program core, 6 cp capstone subject and the specific major requirements as specified in the table below. Students are also required to accrue an overall weighted average mark (WAM) of 50%.

 Major Major Core Requirements Elective Requirements
 Accountancy 48 cp  42 cp*
 Finance 48 cp  42 cp*
 Marketing 48 cp 42 cp*
 International Business 48 cp 42 cp*
 Management 48 cp  42 cp
Human Resource Management 48 cp 42 cp*

* Note: OPS 216 Operations Management is a compulsory elective subject for all majors.  For those completing a major in Management, OPS 216 is a compulsory subject within the major.  

General Education (GED)

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
English, Arabic or other Languages (18cp)
GED 010 Academic Study Skills 1 12
GED 020 Academic Study Skills 2 6
Information Technology and Mathematics (12cp)
MATH060 Foundation Mathematics for Business 6
OPS 113 Business Orientated Information Systems 6
Islamic Studies or History or Culture (6cp)
ARTS017 Islamic Culture 6
One subject from Natural or Physical Sciences (6cp)
ENVI030 Environmental Science 6
One subject from Humanities or Arts (6cp)
ARTS035 Introduction to Philosophy 6
LAW 101 Law, Business and Society 6
One subject from Social or Behavioural Sciences (6cp)
PSYC015 Introduction to Psychology 6
SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology 6
Plus any General Education (GED) subject (6 cps)

Core Subjects

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
ACCY111 Accounting Fundamentals In Society 6
COMM101  Principles of Responsible Business 6 
COMM121 Statistics for Business 6
ECON100 Economic Essentials for Business 6 
FIN 111 Introductory Principles of Finance 6 
MGNT110 Introduction to Management 6
MARK101 Marketing Principles 6
OPS 216 Operations Management 6
Plus at least one of the subjects from the following list:
ECON102** Economics and Society  6
ACCY112** Accounting in Organisations 6
MGNT102 Business Communications 6
Plus the capstone:
COMM331 Integrative Business Capstone 6

** Students majoring in Accountancy or Finance must undertake ACCY112.  Students majoring in International Business are strongly encouraged to take ECON102. 

Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy) program, students will be able to:

  1. Understand and critically analyse financial reporting issues and their impact with an emphasis on generally Accepted Accounting Principles for external financial reporting purposes
  2. Understand cost and management accounting techniques for planning, decision-making and performance evaluation
  3. Provide a foundation and understand procedures of auditing
  4. Understand international taxation systems and analyse differences amongst the systems
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
ACCY200 Financial Accounting IIA 6
ACCY201 Financial Accounting IIB 6
ACCY211 Management Accounting II 6
ACCY231 Information Systems in Accounting 6
ACCY305 Financial Accounting III 6
ACCY312 Management Accounting III 6
ACCY342 Auditing and Assurance Services 6
FIN 222 Corporate Finance 6
Plus electives. Zero level (00) subjects cannot be taken as electives

Students who plan on completing the ACCA program upon graduation are mandated to enrol in ACCY328 International Taxation as part of the electives for fulfilling all ACCA waiver requirements agreed with UOWD. 

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) program, students will be able to:

  1. Gain an in-depth understanding of the role of financial management in the business firm, including the calculation and use of financial ratios
  2. Gain an in-depth understanding of the operation of securities markets and the roles played by businesses and individual investors
  3. Gain an in-depth understanding of the financial institutions present in today`s business environment
  4. Gain a broader understanding of the role of counting in the field of finance
  5. Gain an in-depth understanding of several specialized areas in finance
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
ACCY200 Financial Accounting IIA 6
ECON339 Applied Financial Modelling 6
FIN 222 Corporate Finance 6
FIN 223 Investment Analysis 6
FIN 226 Financial Markets & Institutions 6
FIN 322 Advanced Corporate Finance 6
FIN 323 Portfolio Analysis 6
Plus one of the subjects from the following list:
FIN 324* Financial Statement Analysis 6
FIN 351* International Finance 6
Plus electives. Zero level (00) subjects cannot be taken as electives

* Students are recommended to take Academic advice before choosing the subject.

Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management) program, students will be able to:

  1. Develop an understanding of the concepts and theories required for successful interpersonal skills in management.
  2. Examine the environment and process of recruitment and selection.
  3. Understand the concepts, techniques and activities in managing the flow of people through work organisations.
  4. Develop an understanding of the theoretical and structural characteristics of organisations within the context of the environments they operate in.
  5. Understand management of change in organisations.
  6. Provide a critical introduction to the broad subject of Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSM).
  7. Develop an understanding of the key concepts and practical approaches to the development of people in organisations.
  8. Understand the analysis, choice and implementation of strategies and plans for corporate and business organisations.
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
MGNT201 Organisational Behaviour 6
MGNT205 Recruitment & Selection 6
MGNT206 Managing Human Resources 6
MGNT207 Employee Relations Management 6
MGNT311 Management of Change 6
MGNT314 Strategic Management 6
MGNT321 Workplace Health and Safety Management 6
MGNT322 Learning and Development in Organisations 6
Plus electives. Zero level (00) subjects cannot be taken as electives

Bachelor of Commerce (International Business)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) program, students will be able to:

  1. Manage major business functions based on principles of international business management.
  2. Analyse, evaluate and explain the impact and implications of social, cultural and political factors in the international business arena.
  3. Assess and integrate the impact of globalisation into strategic management planning in organisations.
  4. Develop marketing strategies for an international context
  5. Set up trading ventures with business partners from across the globe.
  6. Make financial investment decisions taking into account international business factors and manage global business transactions.
  7. Design and implement human resource management plans and initiatives which integrate intercultural and cross-cultural dimensions.
  8. Work in collaboration with diverse individuals to solve business problems by applying theoretical knowledge of international business.
  9. Explain and analyse the impact of recent developments on international businesses.
  10. Apply principles of marketing, finance or human resource management to develop and evaluate sound strategies and plans in the chosen area.
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
ECON216 International Economics 6
FIN 241 International Financial Management 6
ECON251 Industry and Trade in Asia 6
MARK343 International Marketing 6
MGNT210 Managing Across Cultures 6
MGNT314 Strategic Management 6
MGNT341 International and Comparative Human Resource Management 6
MGNT389 International Business Management 6
Plus electives. zero level (00) subjects cannot be taken as electives

Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Commerce (Management) program, students will be able to:

  1. Gain a basic understanding of how to apply key managerial concept and theories in the contemporary work environment.
  2. Develop human relations/interpersonal skills.
  3. Develop an understanding of how group dynamics affect individual and group behaviour
  4. Understand how to integrate the functional areas of an organisation.
  5. Gain an understanding and appreciation of the human resource policies and procedures used by organisations and managers.
  6. Understand different types of production and operations and their implications for management.
  7. Understand sources change, barriers to change and effective ways of overcoming them.
  8. Enhance their analytical and conceptual skills and in working with others in small groups to arrive at business decisions.
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
MGNT201 Organisational Behaviour 6
MGNT206 Managing Human Resources 6
MGNT311 Management of Change 6
MGNT314 Strategic Management 6
MGNT351 Responsible Leadership 6
Plus any 2 of the following subjects (12cps)
MGNT215 Small Business Management 6
MGNT220 Organisational Analysis 6
OPS 350 Continuous Quality Improvement 6
Plus  electives. zero level (00) subjects cannot be taken as electives

Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) program, students will be able to:

  1. Engage in critical thinking, in-depth analysis of qualitative and quantitative marketing data and development of subsequent marketing strategies.
  2. Evaluate marketing program alternatives and commit to a course of action, using financial organisational, environmental and ethnical criteria as bases for decision-making.
  3. Use a variety of information technology tools and techniques to improve marketing and overall business performance and deliver greater value to customers.
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
MARK205 Introductory Marketing Research 6
MARK217 Consumer Behaviour 6
MARK333 Integrated Marketing Communications Strategy 6
MARK344 Marketing Strategy 6
MARK310 Marketing Effectiveness 6
Plus any 2 of the following subjects (12cps)
MARK270 Services Marketing 6
MARK301 Digital Marketing 6
MARK343 International Marketing 6
MARK395 Tourism Marketing 6
Plus electives. zero level (00) subjects cannot be taken as electives

 

Last reviewed: 16 August, 2021