Monash University: University Handbooks: Undergraduate Handbook 2002: Units indexed by faculty
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Bachelor of Business and Commerce


General information

Course code: 2224 + Course abbreviation: BBusCom + Course director: Associate Professor Ron Edwards + Peninsula course coordinator: Dr Paul de Lange
The Bachelor of Business and Commerce is the link between the overseas offerings of the faculty and the on-shore program taught across the Berwick, Gippsland and Peninsula campuses. The course is designed to provide maximum flexibility and to allow depth and breadth in the study of the major business and commerce discipline areas. Its structure provides the capacity to tailor applications and focus in different contexts and different environments while ensuring knowledge of the theory, principles and core elements in the relevant discipline areas.

Entry requirements

(a) Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

Satisfactory completion of the VCE with a study score of at least 25 in units 3 and 4 English (any), plus any two units from General Mathematics and/ or Mathematical Methods at units 1 and 2 level.

(b) Comparable qualifications

Applicants may also satisfy entry requirements on the basis of qualifications deemed to be the equivalent of the above VCE. TAFE qualifications (eg the first year of a TAFE advanced diploma or a TAFE qualification that satisfies the first year of a TAFE advanced diploma) or comparable Year 12 qualifications, including International Baccalaureate or approved tertiary-level study completed in Victoria, other states of Australia or overseas, may satisfy entry requirements.

(c) Special admission

Students who have not successfully completed VCE or equivalent may satisfy entry requirements by completing at least two Monash non-award single units or open learning (OLA) units. Further information is contained in the booklet 'Returning to study at Monash', which is available from the Prospective Students Office, telephone (03) 9905 1320.

Fees

The Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) requires contributions to be made by students towards the cost of their higher education studies commenced after 1 January 1989. The amount to be contributed depends on the study load (units) undertaken each semester, and is payable whether or not a pass in each unit is achieved. An additional fee will also apply for amenities and library services.

Advanced standing (credit for work done elsewhere)

Credit transfer may be considered for previous tertiary-level study or post-secondary study (including TAFE) in Australia and overseas. Each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis. It is essential that units submitted for credit transfer fit the philosophy and principles of this degree course of study. Units studied more than 10 years ago are regarded as beyond a reasonable time limit and will not be considered for credit/ exemption.

Course structure

The degree program comprises 24 six-point units (144 points) that are normally completed over a period of three years by full-time students. The degree requirements are:
(a) up to 10 units at first-year level
(b) six compulsory units covering introductory units in each of the disciplines of the faculty:

(c) a minimum of six third-year-level units (36 points), of which at least four must be from those offered in the faculty at Peninsula campus
(d) up to six units in disciplines taught by other faculties
(e) at least one major specialisation of at least eight units (48 points), including at least two units at each of second and third-year levels
(f) at least four non-compulsory units must be outside the main field of study.

Major studies and specialisation sequences

Major studies are available in accounting, international business, and management.

Accounting major

The course includes an accounting major of eight units. Additional accounting units in the professional accounting specialisation sequence are also provided for students who wish to satisfy the tertiary requirement for admission to the qualifying studies of the professional accounting bodies.

Professional accounting specialisation sequence (optional)

Students who complete the major and the professional stream will be eligible for membership of the professional accounting bodies.

Electronic business systems major

To complete an electronic business systems major, students must complete:

International business major

To complete an international business major, students must complete:

Management major

To complete a management major, it is recommended that students complete:

Plus at least two of the following units:

The following specialisation sequences are available at Peninsula. Students should check with faculty officers as to which sequences are available within which majors.

Accounting for managers sequence (optional)
Business law (optional)
Electronic business (optional)
Financial management sequence (optional)
Information technology sequence (optional)
International business sequence (optional)
International economics sequence (optional)
International management sequence (optional)
Language specialisation sequence (optional)
Management sequence (optional)
Wine technology and marketing sequence (optional)

Four (or more) of the following units from the undergraduate Diploma in Wine Technology and Marketing:

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