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Bachelor of Applied Economics/Bachelor of Commerce (945AA.2)
Please note these are the 2017 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| On campus |
4.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society |
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| 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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| On campus |
4.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society |
061872B | |
| 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.
This four year double degree course offers a flexible program of studies in commerce and economics. It provides business professionals and economists with the relevant knowledge and skills for admission to their respective professional communities and prepares students for a wide range of fields in both the private and public sectors. This double degree will enhance a graduate's employment opportunities and can be a key component to career success. Bachelor of Commerce students specialise in one of the following areas: Accounting, Banking & Financial Services, Business Administration, Economics, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Business, Marketing Management, Public Sector Management, or Tourism Management. Students who complete the requirements of one degree may graduate in that degree before completing the double degree.
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).
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Additional admission requirements
Refer to individual courses.
Assumed knowledge
It is recommended that students have Mathematics T/Mathematic Applications (ACT) or Mathematics (NSW) and English (major) (ACT) or English Advanced (NSW), or their equivalents. International students need to meet the English language requirements of the University of Canberra. 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 Applied Economics/Bachelor of Commerce (945AA) | 96 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
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.
Note:
- Or an elective unit from anywhere in the University.
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 3 credit points from anywhere in the University.
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
Year 2
Semester 1
Commerce Major Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Commerce Major Unit
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 2
MN0144 Restricted Choice Unit
MN0036 Unit
Restricted Choice Unit
MN0144 Restricted Choice Part B Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Commerce Major Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Commerce Major Unit
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 1
MN0036 Two Units
Two Commerce Major Units
Semester 2
Business & Government Foundation (ISA) Restricted Choice Unit
Commerce Major Unit
Course duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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| The degree provides students with a strong core of knowledge in economic theory. | . |
| Students will learn to apply economic theory in the analysis of a wide-array of problems and real life situations. | Problem solving: ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; identify, analyse problems then formulate, implement solutions. |
| Students will develop a deeper understanding of the workings of the economy. | Analysis and inquiry: ability to gather information, analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. |
| Students will understand how different economic agents (such as consumers and producers) interact in the market and how government intervention affects their behaviour. | . |
| Students will develop the skills to write economic reports (individually or in groups) and communicate their ideas (and findings) through oral presentations. | Communication: ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries. |
| Students will develop the skills to identify economic problems and apply critical thinking to find and evaluate solutions. | Problem solving: ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; identify, analyse problems then formulate, implement solutions. Working independently and with others: ability to plan own work, be self-directed, use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively. |
| Students will be able to interpret economic information and confidently analyse economic data and provide advice to various stakeholders. | Analysis and inquiry: ability to gather information, analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. Professionalism and social responsibility: capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefits of others and the environment. |
| 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, 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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| 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 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. | . |
| Graduates will develop: ¿ the cognitive skills required to critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize concepts and theories acquired in one or more of the following discipline areas, 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 technical and generic skills required to apply discipline-specific technologies in one or more of those 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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| 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 in an ethically responsible manner 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. | . |
Majors
- Major in Professional Economics (MJ0101)
- Minor in Business Foundation (MN0145)
- Minor in Economics (MN0036)
- Minor in Business and Government Foundation (MN0144)
- Major in Banking & Financial Services (Restricted) (MJ0012)
- Major in Information Systems (MJ0059)
- Major in Human Resource Management (Restricted) (MJ0052)
- Major in Accounting (Restricted) (24cp) (MJ0191)
- Major in Marketing Management (Restricted) (MJ0088)
- Major in Public Sector Management (MJ0190)
- Major in Business Administration (MJ0135)
- Major in International Business (Restricted) (MJ0067)
- Major in Financial Planning (Restricted) (MJ0041)
- Major in Tourism Management (MJ0123)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
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| Bachelor of Applied Economics | BAppEc |
| Bachelor of Commerce | BCom |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours).
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
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| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
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