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Bachelor of Commerce

BCOM140  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.

This course replaces the Bachelor of Business at Hawthorn from 2010. Current students have the option of either completing their existing Business degree or transferring to the new Commerce degree course.

The study of business is to discover the means, methods, processes, tricks of the trade and the skills to contribute to the success of an organisation or to start up your own business.

The Bachelor of Commerce prepares students for a career in the business profession. The program develops future business leaders who have strong skills in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Students of the Bachelor of Commerce are introduced to key fundamental concepts behind certain business disciplines. They then have the opportunity to examine components more thoroughly through the selection of a major and either a co-major or two minors. Depending on their choice of major study areas(s), students have the choice of graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce or one of the following:
* Please note, these courses are structured differently to comply with professional recognition requirements. International applicants who wish to undertake these courses are required to apply directly into them rather then through the Bachelor of Commerce. Domestic applicants are advised to take note of VTAC codes.
 
In addition, Swinburne offers students the unique opportunity to undertake the Industry-Based Learning (IBL) program and/or take part in one of the many varied and exciting overseas student exchanges or study tours. Please note that Industry-Based Learning is not available to international students.  

Note: Those intending to complete a major in Commercial Law, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management or Marketing will also initially be selected for the Bachelor of Commerce. They will transfer to their preferred stream at enrolment.

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Bachelor of Commerce graduates will be: capable of undertaking entry-level activities in general management, and business and enterprise
  • knowledgeable about basic principles of market-focused business
  • able to communicate with a variety of organisational stakeholders
  • able to identify and evaluate business problems and present innovative solutions
Students may undertake the Bachelor of Commerce by completing one of the following majors:
  • Accounting
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Commercial Law
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
In doing so, they will transfer into the associated Bachelor of Commerce course. The more specific goals for each major are listed under the course details for that major.

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For completion of the Bachelor of Commerce students are required to complete a total of 24 units of study (300 credit points). This normally consists of: 
  • A professional major consisting of 16 units (200 credit points); and
  • Eight (8) additional units that 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 combining 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.
 
The above formula for majors, co-majors and minors in the Bachelor of Commerce applies to all Commerce-specific streams except where specific requirements are outlined under individual majors. See the Major Specialisation section below.
 
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 the 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 any 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 an optional six-week Winter and Summer term 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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Students of the Bachelor of Commerce are introduced to key fundamental concepts behind certain business disciplines, which include the following basic knowledge units:
 

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Professional Major
The following commerce specfic professional majors are available from the Faculty of Business and Enterprise:
* Structured differently to other commerce professional majors to comply with professional recognition requirements.
# Delivered as part of a Commerce/Arts double degree.
 
Co-Majors
The following commerce specific co-majors are available from the Faculty of Business and Enterprise:
Note: Some majors have prerequisites. Please refer to individual entries for details on which students can undertake that co-major.
 
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.
Some minors have prerequisites. Please refer to individual entries for details on which students can undertake that minor.
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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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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Accountancy, business management, computer programming, financial management, human resources, marketing and sales management, systems analysis, international trade, manufacturing management. For specific career opportunities, refer to the individual Commerce major entries.

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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 is available to international students, visit our Scholarships Page for details.

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