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.
Units 1 and 2 - any two units from General Mathematics and/or Mathematical Methods. Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 25 in English (any).
Satisfactory completion of qualifications deemed to be equivalent to the VCE such as interstate Year 12 or International Baccalaureate. Or the completion of a TAFE Certificate IV with a grade average of at least 60 per cent or one year of an Advanced Diploma (formerly Associate Diploma) with a grade average of at least 60 per cent.
A minimum score of 240.
Those who have not satisfied the above admission requirements may do so by successfully completing two units with a credit average at university level. These may be studied either on campus or by off campus learning, or through Open Learning Australia. A pass in a mathematics subject at Year 11 or above is essential for entry.
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.
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.
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 are available in accounting, international business and management.
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.
Students who complete the major and the professional stream will be eligible for membership of the professional accounting bodies.
To complete an electronic business systems major, students must complete:
To complete an international business major, students must complete:
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.
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