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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs (234JA.2)
Please note these are the 2018 details for this course
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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | School of Arts and Communications Canberra Business School |
361466 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | School of Arts and Communications Canberra Business School |
077610D | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Facilitate a calculated career in media and public affairs
Gain the skills to access your ultimate professional community and learn how to solve problems within a multi-disciplinary business environment, with a Double Degree that encompasses the fields of both commerce and media and public affairs.
Learn how to master a range of media research methodologies, take an in-depth exploration into the world of global public communications (within the heart of Australia’s political landscape, no less), and gain the high-level oral and written communication skills you’ll need to work in a range of contemporary media environments.
Elective commerce Majors include Accounting, Banking, Economics and Business Administration, with some streams also accredited by CPA Australia and the CAANZ. Can it get any better? Yes! You’ll also have the opportunity to take up an internship within a range of media-savvy institutions and work your way towards an Honours Degree. Winning!
Combine a Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs at UC and you will:
- acquire an in-depth disciplinary knowledge of media theory and practices and a cohesive set of cognitive, technical and strategic skills in media and public affairs and in a range of specialised commerce areas
- have a broad understanding of concepts which are fundamental to commerce, including statistics, commercial law, information systems, management and the interrelationships between government and business
- gain the technical and generic skills required to master a range of communication skills and media research methodologies
- acquire the communication skills needed to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of stakeholders using technical and non-technical language.
Work-integrated learning
In this course, you can undertake a workplace internship as part of the Faculty of Business, Government & Law’s commitment to supporting work integrated learning, which will enhance your employability and ensure you’re armed with the right mix of skills and knowledge to take a super-confident leap into your future career.
Career opportunities
Opportunities exist for Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs graduates, in a range of sectors including in:
- Public Relations
- Communication Policy
- Management
- Administration
- Arts and Culture
- Media
- Accounting
- Banking and Financial Services
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Financial Planning
Course specific information
Applicants must meet normal university requirements for admission to an undergraduate degree course.
Professional accreditation
For the Bachelor of Commerce: This course is accredited by CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). The Financial Planning major is accredited by the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA).
Normal UC admission requirements to an undergraduate course.
Additional admission requirements
Refer to individual courses.
Assumed knowledge
Refer to individual courses.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs (234JA) | 96 credit points
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 students not completing the major in Marketing, Marketing Management or Business Administration, may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 6357 Intro to Marketing.
- Commerce students seeking accreditation by professional Accounting bodies or the Financial Planning Assoc must pass Intro to Economics & (Accounting for Managers or Business Decision Making).
Note:
- Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce at Bruce campus not undertaking an Accounting, Banking & Finance or Financial Planning major can substitute 5123 with 9522 Business Research Methods.
Note:
- From 2018 students at Bruce campus should take 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead of 6606. Students already required to take 8296 in their course may select an Open Elective instead.
Note:
- From 2018 students at Bruce campus can elect to complete 11010 Professional Orientation (Commerce) or 11011 Professional Orientation (Business), depending on their choice of major, in lieu of 9799.
- Students taking an Accounting, Banking and Financial Services or Financial Planning major should choose 11010 Professional Orientation (Commerce).
- Students taking an Economics, Public Sector Mgt, HRM, International Business, Marketing, Business Admin or Event & Tourism Mgt major should choose 11011 Professional Orientation (Business).
- 1. From Semester 1 2018 unit 11220 Business Law replaces 4977 Introduction to Business Law.
- 2. Students not undertaking an Accounting, Banking & Finance or Financial Planning major may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 11220 Business Law.
- 3. From Semester 1 2018 students may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 6348 Information Systems in Organisations.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (ISA) Restricted Choice Part C Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (ISA) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Commerce Major Units
Semester 2
Two Commerce Major Units
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Commerce Major Units
Semester 2
Two Commerce Major Units
Year 1
Semester 1
11010 Professional Orientation (Commerce) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
Semester 2
5123 Business Statistics OR 9522 Business Research Methods
Year 2
Semester 1
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (ISA) Restricted Choice Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (ISA) Restricted Choice Part C Unit
Semester 2
Introduction to Marketing (6357) or an Open Elective unit
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Commerce Major Units
Semester 2
Two Commerce Major Units
Course duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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| Purpose Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs will have acquired in-depth disciplinary knowledge and a cohesive set of cognitive, technical and strategic skills in media and public affairs and one or more of the following areas in commerce: Accounting, Banking & Financial Services, Business Administration, Economics, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Business, Marketing Management, Public Sector Management, or Tourism Management. The program is designed to produce graduates with professional attributes appropriate to their intended careers. This degree also prepares students for postgraduate studies. |
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| Knowledge Graduates who complete this degree will obtain an in-depth knowledge of relevant disciplinary theory and practices, as well as the practical application of these in media and public affairs and in one or more of the commerce discipline areas listed above. In addition, graduates will have a broad understanding of concepts which are fundamental to commerce, such as statistics, commercial law, information systems, management, plus the interrelationships between government and business. |
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| Skills Graduates will develop: the cognitive skills required to critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize concepts and theories acquired in media and public affairs plus one or more of the commerce discipline areas identified above; the technical and generic skills required to master a range of communication skills and media research methodologies as well as apply discipline-specific technologies in one or more of the commerce discipline areas; the independent learning skills needed to stay up-to-date with advances in theoretical frameworks and professional practices after graduation; the personal skills required to provide professional advice in the discipline or disciplines they choose to study. Graduates will be able to exercise critical thinking and applied analytical skills in identifying which information is relevant to specific decisions being made. They will also be able to identify whether they have all relevant information when advising clients or management, and have the ability to succinctly request or obtain missing information; the communication skills needed to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of stakeholders using technical and non-technical language, depending on the audience. |
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Majors
- Minor in Business & Government Foundation (ISA) (MN0204)
- Minor in Business Foundation (MN0145)
- Major in Business Administration (MJ0135)
- Major in Accounting (Restricted) (24cp) (MJ0191)
- Major in Human Resource Management (Restricted) (MJ0052)
- Major in Public Sector Management (MJ0190)
- Major in International Business (Restricted) (MJ0067)
- Major in Media and Public Affairs (MJ0218)
- Major in Economics (Restricted) (MJ0037)
- Major in Banking & Financial Services (Restricted) (MJ0012)
- Major in Marketing Management (Restricted) (MJ0088)
- Major in Communication Studies (MJ0216)
- Major in Financial Planning (Restricted) (MJ0041)
- Major in Event and Tourism Management (MJ0248)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
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| Bachelor of Commerce | BCom |
| Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs | BComm Media&PubAffairs |
Honours
Refer to individual courses.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
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| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
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