Bachelor of International Studies - Bachelor of Commerce | 2019

Wollongong Campus

Overview

A double Degree of Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Commerce at Wollongong gives you the theoretical knowledge to understand global challenges and the practical skills of the world of business. The Bachelor of International Studies - Bachelor of Commerce addresses relevant global, economic and political issues affecting the worldwide business market. It will teach you a diverse skill set and equip you with a theoretical background, proficiency in a language, and how to navigate the international business world. You will learn how international organisations conduct business and the issues and contexts that can occur across global borders.

International Studies will assist you to analyse and appreciate the diversity of the global community. You will examine the relationships between politics, society, culture, language, and history on a global scale. You can choose one major from the Bachelor of International Studies: International Relations or Global Sustainable Development. You will also be encouraged to study abroad or undertake a study tour. At the Wollongong campus, a core component of this degree is completing a language minor, with a choice between Mandarin, French, Italian, Japanese or Spanish.

The Bachelor of Commerce degree provides core skills in many business functions as well as specialist knowledge in a chosen field. Throughout this degree you will have the opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience and make professional connections, including the opportunity to participate in the Business Internship program. You will also choose one major from the Bachelor of Commerce: Accountancy, Business Law, Economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Public Relations or Supply Chain Management. At the South Western Sydney Campus the majors available are Management and Marketing.

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:

Please refer to the 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 a minimum of 216 credit points comprised of:

1. The core subjects for the Bachelor of International Studies (24 credit points);
2. A major from the Bachelor of International Studies (48 credit points);
3. A minor in a language other than English (minimum 24 credit points);
4. Core subjects (including the capstone subject) from the Bachelor of Commerce (minimum 54 credit points);
5. At least one major from the Bachelor of Commerce (48 credit points);
6. Electives to bring the total credit points to 216;

Note: No more than 90 credit points of 100 level subjects. 

Majors and Minors

Students completing this degree will complete at least two majors. One chosen from the Bachelor of International Studies, and one from the Bachelor of Commerce.

As part of the Bachelor of International Studies, students will take a minor in a language other than English.

Details of the majors and minors for these degrees are available on the course handbook pages.

Work Integrated Learning

Undertaking a work integrated learning 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 'Career Ready Learning and Practice' (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 fourth year of study that provides training in independent research. Students who complete the double degree with the required academic standard are encouraged to proceed to either the Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) or the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). Please refer to the handbook pages for further information about these degrees and their entry requirements.

Other Information

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