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| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 3.0 years | |||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | School of Management |
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| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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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.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 3.0 years | |||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | School of Management |
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| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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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.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
The Bachelor of Commerce provides students with the knowledge and skills required by professional in the areas of human resources management, accounting and financial services, and business management. All students will acquire a broad knowledge of management theory, marketing systems, corporations law, and statistics, as well as foundation skills such as critical thinking, research skills and basic accounting procedures. The majors in human resources, accounting and business management build on specific areas within these foundation elements, to create work ready graduates with the ability to apply their skills directly in a competitive business environment. Subject to Government approval, Commonwealth Supported Places will be available for this course.
Professional accreditation
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).
Applicants must meet normal University requirements for admission to an undergraduate course or hold qualifications deemed to be equivalent.
Additional admission requirements
None.
Assumed knowledge
It is recommended that students have Further Mathematics and English, or their equivalents. Students should note the assumed knowledge requirements for individual majors and minors when choosing a program of study.
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 (762HG) | 72 credit points
Note:
- From 2018 students should take unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead of unit 6606. Students who are already required to take 8296 in their course may select an Open Elective instead.
Note:
- 1. Unit 8730 Problem Evaluation and Resolution was replaced by unit 5123 Business Statistics or 9522 Business Research Methods from 2016.
- 2. 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
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732) | 3 credit points — Level 1
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 in Bachelor of Human Resource Management courses must select 6354 Managing Human Resources as their Restricted Choice unit.
- Accounting Students: Students completing the Accounting major should select 6417 Revenue Law and 8508 Law of Business Associations if they wish to seek membership in an Accounting Professional Body.
- Unit Levels: In selecting units students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Design Studio 2.1 (Interior Architecture) (9267) | 6 credit points — Level 2
Understanding Media (9273) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Design Studio 3.2 (Interior Architecture) (9270) | 6 credit points — Level 3
Design Studio 3.1 (Interior Architecture) (9268) | 6 credit points — Level 3
The Modern Interior (9272) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Design Studio 2.2 (Interior Architecture) (9269) | 6 credit points — Level 2
Object Oriented Software Design (7165) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Forensic Evidence and the Law (8064) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Media Production (8121) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Design Studio 1.1 (8314) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Technology Laboratory (8335) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Graphic Design Thinking and Research (8600) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Publication Design (8608) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Virtual Worlds Technology (8698) | 3 credit points — Level 3
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 Melbourne - Chadstone Campus
Year 1
Semester 1
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732)
Year 2
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Year 3
Year 1
Semester 1
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732)
Year 2
Semester 1
MJ0014 Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732)
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732)
Year 2
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Two Restricted Choice Major Units
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Unit
MN0144 Restricted Choice Part B Unit
MN0144 Restricted Choice Unit
Two Restricted Choice Major Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Units
Two Restricted Choice Major Units
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Major Units
Two Restricted Choice Units
Course duration
Standard six 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 will have acquired in-depth disciplinary knowledge and a cohesive set of cognitive, technical and generic skills in one or more of the following areas: accounting, human resource management, and business 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 the Bachelor of Commerce will obtain an in-depth knowledge of relevant disciplinary theory and practices, as well as the practical application of this in one or more of the following areas; accounting, human resource management, and business management. 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 interrelations between government and business. |
Analysis and enquiry Problem solving Professionalism and social responsibility Communication Working independently and with others |
| Skills Graduates will develop: - the cognitive skills required to critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize concepts and theories acquired in a number of discipline areas, including economics, statistics, accounting, human resource management and business management; - the technical and generic skills required to apply discipline-specific technologies in human resource management, business management, or accounting, - 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 human resource management, business management, or accounting. 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. |
Analysis and enquiry Problem solving Professionalism and social responsibility Communication Working independently and with others |
| Application of knowledge and skills Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce will be able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to a diverse range of problems that early career professionals would be expected to deal with. As students progress through the course, they will develop the capacity to exercise their own initiative and professional judgement to analyse problems that are less clearly defined, more complex, and require application of concepts in a variety of disciplinary and sub-disciplinary contexts. Communication, applied research, teamwork, and negotiation skills will be developed through team based assignments, some of which deal with ambiguously defined problems. |
Analysis and enquiry Problem solving Professionalism and social responsibility Communication Working independently and with others |
Majors
- Minor in Business and Government Foundation (MN0144)
- Minor in Business Foundation (MN0145)
- Major in Human Resource Management (Restricted) (MJ0052)
- Major in Business Management (Restricted) (MJ0014)
- Major in Accounting (Restricted) (24cp) (MJ0191)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
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| Bachelor of Commerce | BCom |
Honours
High performing students may eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) available at UC Canberra campus.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
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| Prospective Students | Email: study@canberra.edu.au Ph: 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Current and Commencing Students | Email: UCM.Enquiry@canberra.edu.au Phone: (03) 9564 1648 |
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