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Bachelor of Commerce (International Business)

BCIB140  066608M



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Fee*
3 Year/s (Term 4 intake is only available to students progressing from Diploma of Business (Unilink).) Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2, Term 4) A$20,100 (annual for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

The modern business world is one of express global transportation and almost instantaneous worldwide communication. This has increased demand for graduates equipped to tackle the international nature of today’s marketplace. International business experts may be in charge of the finances, marketing and human resources of a global corporation, or involved in the import and export of their company’s goods, finances and personnel. The Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) is a vocationally oriented degree designed to equip students with the practical skills and knowledge for a global career.
 
In this course, students discover the importance of culture, politics, trade and business policies, time zones, economic systems, currencies and business customs, and their effects on an organisation with international interests. It is a fulfilling career path for the diplomatic and globally minded with a love of travel.
 
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)

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In addition to the university’s graduate attributes, Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) graduates will be:
  • knowledgeable about the conduct of business in the global marketplace
  • capable of developing effective international business strategies in the major trade regions of the world
  • able to communicate solutions for international business in a credible, articulate and confident manner to stakeholders
  • cognisant of the social, legal and ethical complexities in international business

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For completion of the Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) students are required to complete a total of 24 units of study (300 credit points) consisting of:
  • An International Business professional major consisting of 16 units (200 credit points); and
  • Eight (8) additional units (100 credit points) can be undertaken either as a co-major (8 units), two minors (4 units each), or pathways credit; and
  • The not-for-credit unit, HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum
This program has a Flexible Degree Structure providing students with a wider and more flexible choice in combing studies from different disciplines to add either depth or breadth to the degree.

Students may select co-majors or minors subject to timetable availability. Follow this link for more information. Students may also undertake Electives Plus Minors, Student Exchange or other approved options.

Prior to enrolment, students will be required to attend degree planning information sessions.

Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. In each year, four units per semester (eight per year) normally constitutes a full-time load of 100 credit points and two units per semester (four per year) normally constitutes a part-time load of 50 credit points. Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.

Students wishing to enrol in units of study that are not a formal part of this course will be required to seek approval from the Faculty Administration Manager prior to enrolment.

Course restrictions
  • A minimum of 100 credit points must be completed at Swinburne University. This regulation must be observed in program plans that include unit exemptions; studies completed through international exchange, cross-institutional study or study abroad.
  • Students will not be allowed to study more than 26 units (325 credit points) as part of the Bachelor of Commerce.
  • A unit can only be counted once as part of a major or minor. Where there is an overlap of units a substitute unit has been identified in the relevant cognate area.
  • Students are not permitted to enrol in units where they have completed other units that are deemed to be equivalent. Equivalent units cannot both be used for credit.
Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
Students must complete a compulsory unit of study HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum to be awarded the degree. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. It is usually undertaken in the second year of your course and is compulsory for all undergraduate students who commence their course from 2007 onwards. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt for the unit as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills.

Prerequisites/Corequisites
Students must have passed prerequisites/corequisites listed for each unit of study and must check that they have fulfilled these requirements before enrolling. Unit of study convenors must be consulted if students wish to enrol in a unit of study for which they do not have the stated requisites.

Final Year Experience – Major Projects
As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, we would expect that all incoming undergraduates from 2009 will undertake 25 credit points of professionally focused final year major projects within their programs of study. Entry with advanced standing may require alternate study sequences to be undertaken.

Winter and Summer Terms
The Faculty of Business and Enterprise is offering optional six-week Winter and Summer terms allowing you to complete extra study between the standard semesters. These terms are not mandatory. However, if you wish to vary your study load you may want to consider this option. Follow this link for more information on units offered.

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Professional Major Units
 
Plus one not-for-credit unit, HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum
 
Students must take another eight (8) units of study (100 credit points).  These units can be undertaken either as a co-major (8 units) or  two minors (4 units each) in any discipline; or as pathways credit.
 
*This is not a mandatory unit for students enrolled through Sarawak campus. Sarawak students must complete alturnative unit HBI341N South East Asia - Business Context as part of the International Business professional major.

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To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) students must complete the required units within the International Business Professional Major listed below.

Commerce (International Business) Professional Major
International Business Major - 2010
Or refer to Units of Study below.

Co-Majors
The following commerce specific co-majors are available from the Faculty of Business and Enterprise:
Minors
The following commerce specific minors are available from the Faculty of Business and Enterprise:
Note: Not all minors will be available in 2010. Please refer to each discipline area above for more information.
Students also have the option to select their co-major or minors from another faculty.

Electives Plus Minors
Electives Plus minors provide Swinburne degree students with options to broaden their career skills and strengthen their employability by selecting from units of study outside their degree discipline.
 
Students undertaking this course can choose to study Electives Plus minors of up to four units from one of the following themes:
Electives Plus minors are available in all Swinburne degree programs, subject to timetabling constraints, with the exception of double degree programs, specialist double major degrees, and where entry has been approved with advanced standing.

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Honours:

An Honours degree at Swinburne provides an opportunity for students with a demonstrated academic ability to pursue their undergraduate studies to an advanced level - to deepen their intellectual understanding in their major area of study and to develop their research skills. Honours students work independently but in close consultation with a supervisor on a substantial project of their choice. Students are required to collect and analyse data and produce a substantial written thesis (15,000 to 20,000 words) on their findings. The Honours course is a recognised point of entry into postgraduate research studies. For further information contact the Faculty of Business and Enterprise.

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help you gain international experience while studying your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

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Graduates may find rewarding work in international trade, finance, marketing, tourism, hospitality, government departments, multinational firms and financial institutions that seek to serve international clients. Just some of the roles graduates could find employment in are: international trade expert, Asian business specialist, European business specialist and government trade sector roles.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the undergraduate level (EAP 5: UG-65% ); OR, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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To assess eligibility for entry to Swinburne, visit the Academic Entry Requirements page.

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Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarships Page for details.

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