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Bachelor of Commerce (Japanese)

BCOJ140  066608M



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Fee*
3 Year/s Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) 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.

Japan is responsible for many of the technological advancements and iconic popular culture seen throughout the world today. This vocationally oriented single degree is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to tackle commerce in, or in association with, Japan. It is designed to assist in the intellectual, social and personal development of students in preparation for a range of specialist and generalist business professions.

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This is a new degree in 2011.

Japan is home to numerous successful international businesses and there is a growing demand for those who are bi-lingual in Japanese and English, both within Japan and abroad. The study of business with Japanese can help students open up a myriad of opportunities to work within, or in association with, a Japanese organisation.

Students of commerce may receive broad tuition in accounting, marketing, management, international business, human resource management and the skill sets to undertake a career in these areas. Students of Japanese have the chance to discover the structure, grammar, phonetics, phonology and written characters of the Japanese language. Students will also gain an insight into Japanese culture and the distinct language and customs of doing business in Japan.

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The course aims to:
  • ensure that the body of knowledge and technology imparted in the course will be relevant to immediate and potential employment opportunities
  • develop self confidence through a learning experience aimed at an understanding of the subject areas, including the development of life-long learning skills
  • offer Industry-Based Learning (IBL)* opportunities that rapidly link theoretical learning with applied practical work experience
  • develop creativity and analytical skills
  • provide an understanding of the conventional ways of seeking answers to particular problems, including the use of library and other reference sources such as the internet and other electronic information sources
  • develop multi-disciplinary, applied research skills through the honours year option
  • develop both written and oral communication skills, and teamwork capacities
  • develop perspective and general knowledge through the study of a variety of disciplines and their relationship to one another, forming an integrated, holistic business understanding
  • develop an ability and willingness to adapt to change, given the turbulent, competitive and volatile nature of many businesses
  • develop a broad understanding of the business and social environment, and especially its global and complex nature
  • develop skills and attitudes conducive to life-long learning
  • offer a unique opportunity to participate in study tours to Asia and to undertake work experience in Japan

*Please note that IBL is not available to international students who hold a student visa.

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The Bachelor of Commerce (Japanese) totals 24 units (300 credit points) consisting of a Commerce professional major of 16 units (200 credit points) and a Japanese major of 8 units. A not-for-credit unit, HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum, must also be completed.

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.

Within the Japanese Language Major, the 8 language units are offered as a Beginners Stream with no prerequisite language requirement, or as an Advanced Stream for students who have completed VCE Japanese or equivalent.

Please note that language units are not usually available in the evening.

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 of Technology. 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 this degree.

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.

Students wanting to transfer from the Japanese Beginners Stream to the Japanese Advanced Stream must:
  • Have a 70% average across the Japanese units that have been completed
  • Satisfactorily complete an oral test with the Japanese Studies convenor
Upon successfully meeting the above criteria, students will be allowed to enrol into the remaining units of the Advanced stream and graduate with the Advanced Japanese major.
 
Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit of study HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum to be awarded the degree. Career 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 requisite.

Final Year Experience - Major Projects
As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, 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.

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Commerce Professional Major
See above for options.
In addition, students need to complete one not-for-credit unit HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum
 

Students who intend to teach Japanese either at primary or secondary level upon graduating, or who do not wish to preclude this possibility, should note that the exit point required is the third-year Advanced level. To achieve this, students are advised to transfer to the double degree Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) and undertake the Advanced stream by enrolling in third-year Advanced units of study, upon completion of their second-year units. Please refer to the Course Restrictions listed above regarding the eligibility to transfer between the Beginner and Advanced Streams.

Language and Commerce units of study must normally be studied simultaneously throughout the duration of the course.

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Commerce Professional Major
For the Professional Major, students will have the choice of: 
 If a student wishes to combine a Language co-major with an Accounting Major - 2010, their degree will consist of 26 units (325 credit points).
 
The Bachelor of Commerce (Japanese) does not include any co-majors or minors.

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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 areas 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 program 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 of this degree enjoy opportunities wherever Japanese is spoken, with particular advantages in organisations where there are either joint country business ventures or offices located in Japan. Some of the areas students could find employment in are international business and trade, management, public relations, travel and tourism, social work and journalism. In order to teach Japanese, graduates must have completed the Stage 3 units in the Advanced Japanese stream.

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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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Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

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

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