Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
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: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) *Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) *Bachelor of Commerce (Commercial Law) Bachelor of Commerce (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)Bachelor of Commerce (International Business)Bachelor of Commerce (Management)Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) * 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.
Aims & Objectives:
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 businessable to communicate with a variety of organisational stakeholdersable to identify and evaluate business problems and present innovative solutions Students may undertake the Bachelor of Commerce by completing one of the following majors: AccountingAccounting and FinanceCommercial LawEntrepreneurship and InnovationFinanceHuman Resource ManagementInternational BusinessManagementMarketing 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.
Course Structure:
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); andEight (8) additional units that can be undertaken either as a co-major (8 units), two minors (4 units each), or pathways credit; andThe 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 ProjectsAs 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 TermsThe 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.
Major specialisation:
Professional Major The following commerce specfic professional majors are available from the Faculty of Business and Enterprise: Accounting Major - 2010*Accounting and Finance Major - 2010*Commercial Law Major - 2010Finance Major - 2010Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major - 2010Human Resource Management Major - 2010International Business Major - 2010Management Major - 2010Marketing Major - 2010Italian Language Major - 2010#Japanese Language Major - 2010# * Structured differently to other commerce professional majors to comply with professional recognition requirements.# Delivered as part of a Commerce/Arts double degree. Co-MajorsThe following commerce specific co-majors are available from the Faculty of Business and Enterprise: Accounting Co-Major - 2010Commercial Law Co-Major - 2010Entrepreneurship and Innovation Co-Major - 2010Finance Co-Major - 2010Human Resource Management Co-Major - 2010International Business Co-Major - 2010Management Co-Major - 2010Management for Accounting Business Students Co-Major - 2010Marketing Co-Major - 2010Italian Language Co-Major - 2010Japanese Language Co-Major - 2010 Note: Some majors have prerequisites. Please refer to individual entries for details on which students can undertake that co-major. MinorsThe following commerce specific minors are available from the Faculty of Business and Enterprise: Accounting for Commerce Students Minor - 2010Accounting Plus for Accounting Commerce Students Minor - 2010Applied Marketing Minor - 2010Asia Business Studies Minor - 2010Basic Marketing Minor - 2010Chinese Language Minor - 2010Commercial Law Minor - 2010Economics Minor - 2009Entrepreneurship Minor - 2010European Business Minor - 2010Finance for Accounting Commerce Students Minor - 2010Foresight Minor - 2010Human Resource Management for Commerce Students Minor - 2010Leadership Minor - 2010Organisational Behaviour Minor - 2010Small Business Management Minor - 2010Italian Language Minor - 2010Japanese Language Minor - 2010Japanese Cultural Studies and Work Experience Minor - 2011 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: Effective CommunicationEstablishing and Running a Business - pre 2009Italian Language Practice and Culture - pre 2009Japanese Language Practice and Culture - pre 2009Enterprising Marketing - pre 2009Multimedia: Web DevelopmentInformation Orientation and Knowledge ManagementUndergraduate Research SkillsDesign: Process and Strategy Electives Plus sequenceThe Networked Economy 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.
Units of Study:
Students of the Bachelor of Commerce are introduced to key fundamental concepts behind certain business disciplines, which include the following basic knowledge units: HBC110N Accounting for Managers HBE110N Microeconomics HBL111N Introduction to Business Law HBH110N Organisation and Management
Industry-Based Learning:
An optional Industry-Based Learning (IBL) unit may be undertaken by local students who have entered university after completing Year 12 at the completion of 100 credit points at Swinburne. Pathway students who have entered with exemptions may register with the IBL office once they have completed one semester of their degree. The IBL program is available to students who have a Pass result. Due to government regulation, the IBL program is not available to international students who hold a student visa.An academic staff member is assigned to each student who has an IBL placement. The role of the staff member is to act as a mentor to the student by means of visits as well as email and phone contact. After each visit with the student, the academic mentor completes a ‘mentor visit report form’ detailing the student’s progress and job satisfaction, with a copy being forwarded to the IBL office. All visits are logged as per the IBL policy of the university.The Faculty of Business and Enterprise has a full-time IBL manager to liaise with undergraduate students and employers. The IBL program also has an academic convenor who ensures that the program is academically rigorous and meets the student's learning needs.
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 program is a recognised point of entry into postgraduate research studies. For further information contact the Faculty of Business and Enterprise.
Education Abroad:
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.
Career Opportunities:
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.
Graduate Attributes:
The intent of the course is for graduates to have well-developed attributes, which will equip them for their early career and life. Specifically graduates will potentially be: capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areasentrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or communityeffective and ethical in work and community situationsadaptable and able to manage changeaware of the local and international environments in which they will be contributing to (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural) In order to build all of the graduate attributes, the Bachelor of Commerce aims to: ensure that the body of knowledge and technology imparted in the program will be relevant to immediate and potential employment opportunitiesdevelop self-confidence through learning experiences aimed at an understanding of the unit areas; and including the development of life-long learning skillsoffer Industry-Based Learning (IBL)* and experiential learning opportunities that link theoretical learning with applied practical work experiencedevelop creativtiy and analytical skillsprovide 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 sourcesdevelop multi-disciplinary, applied research skills through the honours year option develop both written and oral communication skills, and teamwork capacitiesdevelop perspective and general knowledge through the study of a variety of disciplines and their relationship to one another, forming an integrated, holistic business understandingdevelop an ability and willingness to adapt to change, given the turbulent, competitive and volatile nature of many businessesdevelop a broad understanding of the business and social environment, especially of its global and complex naturedevelop skills and attitudes conducive to life-long learning * Please note that IBL is not available to international students who hold a student visa.
* Please note that IBL is not available to international students who hold a student visa.
Entry Requirements:
Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. 2009 VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any). Non-Year 12For Australian TAFE qualifications undertaken in Australia, the following criteria will be used: Associate degree holders - Minimum requirement - credit grade average (at least 65% or above) with no fail grades in their business units in the final yearAdvanced diploma holders - Minimum requirement - credit grade average (at least 65% or above) with no fail grades in their business units in the final yearDiploma holders - Minimum requirement - 50 percent of grades achieved are Distinctions (75% or above) with no fails in their business unitsCertificate IV - Minimum requirement - 75 percent of grades achieved are Distinctions (75% or above) with no fails in their business units. Where Australian TAFE qualifications are delivered offshore, equivalent grades will be adopted.Partially completed tertiary qualifications Applicants must also have completed a minimum of one year (100 credit points) of equivalent full-time study - Minimum requirement - Credit grade average (65% or above) with no fails in their business units.Special EntryApplicants who do not satisfy any of the above requirements (including applicants with a non-competitive Year 12 completed a minimum of two years prior to the time of application) are required to sit a STAT Multiple Choice test run by VTAC. For further information about the STAT Multiple Choice Test see www.swinburne.edu.au/stat Not all eligible applicants can be offered a place as quotas do apply.
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Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For most degrees students will be granted matched exemptions for foundation units or some Stage 2 units only. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For most degrees, students will be granted matched exemptions for foundation units or some Stage 2 units only. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways// Note: Eligibility for credit does not guarantee a place in the course - acceptance depends on the number of applicants and available places.
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. However it must be noted that RPL is not normally recognised for Undergraduate qualifications. Students may not obtain RPL for the Professional Practice units.Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Course Fees:
For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Scholarships:
For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships
Application Procedure:
Applications for Semester One must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).VTAC code: 34411(CSP), 34413 (Int. Fee) For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au Applicants who have not already applied through VTAC can apply direct to the university by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page. This course is available for mid-year intake. Applications are made directly to Swinburne and will be taken on a case by case basis. Application forms can be downloaded from our How to Apply website.
This course is available for mid-year intake. Applications are made directly to Swinburne and will be taken on a case by case basis. Application forms can be downloaded from our How to Apply website.
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 368 777Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Faculty of Business and Enterprise website
