Bachelor of International Studies - Bachelor of Commerce

Testamur Title:	Bachelor of International Studies - Bachelor of Commerce
Abbreviation:	BIntlSt-BCom
Home Faculty:	Faculty of Arts
Duration:	4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	216
Delivery Mode:	On campus (Face-to-face with online support)
Starting Session(s):	Autumn/Spring
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	1820
UAC Code:	751311
CRICOS Code:	069057B

Overview

This double degree program allows students to combine the international focus of the Bachelor of International Studies with a major from the Faculty of Commerce. The choice of a major in from the Bachelor of Commerce can reflect future employment plans, a major that complements the international focus of the Bachelor of International Studies, or simply interest. 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. The requirements for majors in Commerce can be found in the University Handbook.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

• NSW entry through UAC: Students apply through UAC and satisfy the UAI requirements for the year of application or conditions set down for early entry. Assumed knowledge: any two units of English. (Note: The UAI will change to ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for 2010, please contact the Faculty regarding the ranks).

• Other Secondary Qualifications: Students with secondary qualifications outside NSW and the ACT will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Tertiary Qualifications: A completed Diploma or Advanced Diploma from TAFE or other accredited institutions; not less than one-sixth of a Bachelor degree from an approved university; other tertiary courses approved by the University of Wollongong.

• Overseas Qualifications: Students with overseas tertiary qualifications will be considered provided they satisfy the University's minimum admission requirements.

• Alternative Entry (Domestic applicants): TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate; Diploma or Foundation Studies Program from a recognised private institution; University Access Program (Wollongong College Australia) for people 21 and over; STAT test for students over 20 on 1 March in year preceding enrolment; UAP for students over 21 years of age; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander alternative entry program.

Credit Arrangements

The Faculty offers credit transfer to students who have successfully completed relevant courses at accredited universities and institutions (see www.uow.edu.au/handbook/generalcourserules).

Course Requirements

To complete the degree, students must

a) complete all the compulsory core subject and language requirements for the Bachelor of International Studies and one specialist strand offered by the degree;

b) For the Bachelor of Commerce component, students must complete 54 credit points of core subjects (including the capstone subject), plus either a 48 credit point major or an additional 48 credit points chosen from the Commerce schedule. Of this 48 cp at least 18 cp must be from 300 level Commerce subjects.

Students should note that a Pass Conceded, Pass Terminating or Pass Restricted grade at 300 level in any required subject for a selected Commerce major does not satisfy degree requirements. Note: the Bachelor of Commerce majors in Event Management, Hospitality Management and Tourism Management are only available as a single Commerce degree and cannot be undertaken with a double degree.

c) complete not more than 90 credit points at 100 level.

d) complete a minimum of 216 credit points of which no more than 36 credit points can be PC (Pass Conceded) or PR (Pass Restricted) grades.

Major Study

Strands in the Bachelor of International Studies

For details on the strands, please refer to the Bachelor of International Studies degree entry in this handbook.

Majors in the Bachelor of Commerce

The requirements for all Commerce majors are listed under the Bachelor of Commerce entry within the Faculty of Commerce section in this handbook. Students enrolled in the double degree program should consult both faculties about their choice of major studies.

Minors

Students can take Minors as part the double degree provided they meet the requirements (see the entries for the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of International Studies in the University Handbook).

Honours

Students can do an Honours degree in either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Commerce. This requires additional study (one year full-time, or two years part-time).

Honours may be undertaken by students who meet the requirements for enrolment.

Students should consult the single degree Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce entries for Honours requirements. The Faculty of Arts Honours Handbook can be accessed as a PDF document.