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Bachelor of Commerce

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Commerce

Abbreviation:

BCom

UOW Course Code:

710

CRICOS Code:

027464A

Total Credit Points:

144

Duration:

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Business

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On Campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong / 753602
Shoalhaven / 753603
Bateman's Bay / 753604
Bega / 753605
Southern Highlands / 753606
Southern Sydney / 753607

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

This degree is designed for students who would like to undertake a degree in the principle areas of business and commerce. It is suitable preparation for students who would like to become professionals in a particular discipline or want to pursue a general career in business. The degree consists of compulsory core subjects including a capstone subject and a major must be undertaken. The aim is to provide a foundation for the understanding of the business and commercial environment.

Entry Requirements

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

Course Learning Outcomes

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

  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

To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Commerce a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 144 credit points including 54 cps of core subjects listed below.

Students will select at least one major study comprising 48 credit points and, additionally may chose a minor study comprising 24 cps. Students may also choose subjects from the general schedule in order to complete a total of 144 cps.

No more than 72 credit points of 100 level subjects shall be completed.

Subject Code subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Core
ACCY111 Accounting Fundamentals In Society 6 Autumn, Spring
COMM101 Principles of Responsible Commerce 6 Autumn, Spring
COMM121 Statistics for Business 6 Autumn, Spring
ECON101 Macroeconomic Essentials for Business 6 Autumn, Spring
FIN 111 Introductory Principles of Finance 6 Autumn, Spring
MGMT110 Introduction to Management 6 Autumn, Spring
MARK101 Marketing Principles 6 Autumn, Spring
Plus at least one subject from the following:
COMM113 Business Oriented Information Systems 6 Spring
ACCY112 Accounting In Organisations 6 Autumn, Spring
ECON111 Introductory Microeconomics 6 Autumn, Spring
MGMT102 Business Communications 6 Autumn, Spring
Plus one capstone subject from the following:
COMM331 Simulation of a Socially Innovative Enterprise 6 Autumn, Spring
COMM333 Applied Business Research for Social Innovation 6 Autumn, Spring
COMM334 Intercultural Applications of Socially Innovative Commerce 6 not on offer in 2015
COMM390 Commerce Internship 6 Autumn, Spring

PLEASE NOTE:

    • Students majoring in Accountancy, Finance or Financial Planning must undertake ACCY112.

    • Students majoring in Economics or International Business must undertake ECON111.

    • Students majoring in Public Relations must undertake MGMT102.

  Majors

    • 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

A single core first year subject may count towards a major where approved.

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.

Minors

Bachelor of Commerce Minor Study Areas: Accountancy; Business Information Systems; 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

Last reviewed: 3 February, 2015