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Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism Management)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism Management) |
Abbreviation: |
BCom (Tour Mgmt) |
Home Faculty: |
Commerce |
Duration: |
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
144 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
UOW Course Code: |
1844 |
UAC Code: |
753650 |
Location: |
Wollongong |
CRICOS Code: |
068765D |
Overview
The Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism Management) is delivered jointly by the University of Wollongong and the Institute of TAFE. Upon completion, students receive a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Wollongong and an Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management from TAFE. The program offers broad and comprehensive preparation for students wishing to pursue a management career in the tourism industry.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Students need to be 18 years of age by 1 April in their first year of TAFE enrolment. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. Entry is open to students who have gained an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent at a level determined by UOW for this calendar year.
Applications are also accepted from students who have successfully completed a recognised TAFE qualification or course of study from an accredited institution.
Credit Transfer
The Faculty offers credit transfer to students who have successfully completed relevant courses at accredited universities and colleges. Refer to: www.uow.edu.au/handbook/generalcourserules/UOW028672.html
Course Requirements
This course is offered in conjunction and concurrently with the TAFE Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management. The Tourism Management component will be delivered by TAFE and result in the award of an Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management.
1. To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism Management) a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 144 credit points by satisfactory completion of subjects listed in the program of study.
2. Of the 144 credit points not more than 72 credit points shall be for 100-level subjects.
3. Students should note that a Pass Conceded, Pass Terminating or Pass Restricted grade at 300-level in any required subject within the program of study for the Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism Management) does not satisfy the degree requirements.
Credit arrangements may occur between the TAFE Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management and the University of Wollongong Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism Management) provided these courses are completed concurrently.
Should the Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management be completed prior to enrolling in the Bachelor of Commerce the standard credit transfer will apply.
All admission applications must be completed on an Undergraduate Course Application Form.
Course Program
Number |
Subject |
Session |
Credit Points |
ACCY111 |
Accounting Fundamentals in Society |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
COMM101 |
Principles of Responsible Commerce |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
ECON101 |
Macroeconomic Essentials for Business |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
COMM121 |
Statistics for Business |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
FIN111 |
Introductory Principles of Finance |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
At least one subject from the following | |||
ACCY112 |
Accounting in Organisations |
Spring |
6 |
or | |||
ECON111 |
Introductory Microeconomics |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
Plus | |||
MARK205 |
Introductory Marketing Research |
Autumn |
6 |
MARK217 |
Consumer Behaviour |
Autumn |
6 |
MARK270 |
Services Marketing |
Spring |
6 |
MARK333 |
Marketing Communications & Advertising |
Autumn |
6 |
MGMT314 |
Strategic Management |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
Plus either | |||
MGMT316 |
Operations Management |
Spring |
6 |
or | |||
MGMT389 |
International Business Management |
Autumn |
6 |
Plus either | |||
ECON309 |
Environmental Economics |
Autumn |
6 |
or | |||
Any 200 or 300 level Commerce subject available |
6 | ||
Plus any 200 or 300 level Commerce subject available |
6 | ||
Plus one capstone subject from: | |||
COMM331 |
Simulation of a Socially Innovative Enterprise |
n/o 2010 |
6 |
COMM332 |
Start Up of a Socially Innovative Business |
n/o 2010 |
6 |
COMM333 |
Applied Business Research for Social Innovation |
n/o 2010 |
6 |
COMM334 |
Intercultural Applications of Socially Innovative Commerce |
n/o 2010 |
6 |
Contact TAFE
For enquiries for the TAFE component, please contact:
TAFE - Wollongong
John.boss@det.nsw.edu.au