Bachelor of Commerce Information Set

Online delivery

Full-time and part-time options available.

International students on a student visa are required to study full time, i.e. the student must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year.

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Accelerated: 2 years

Part-time: 6 years

This means tuition fees will be invoiced each trimester and payment is required on or before the due date.

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This means tuition fees will be invoiced each trimester and payment is required on or before the due date.

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·         Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of
adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)

OR

Successful completion of at least 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load, or one full year) of an AQF level 6 (Associate Degree) or above, or equivalent, from an Australian University or another accredited higher education provider

OR

Successful completion of at least 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load, or one full year) of an AQF level 5 (Diploma) or above, or equivalent, at a registered training organisation (RTO)

·         broadly relevant work experience (documented e.g. CV), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR

·         formal, informal or non-formal study, completed or partially completed, demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR

·         written submission to demonstrate reasonable prospect of success.

(applicable to international students, and in addition to academic or special entry requirements noted above)

(for applicants who will be selected wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR)

·         Studied at another university with a GPA of 3.5 in a scale of 7; OR

·         A Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) rank of 155

Notes:  * “<5” – indicates less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

This subject introduces accounting systems and processes, leading to an understanding of how financial transactions are recorded and the form and function of financial statements. It includes the preparation, analysis and interpretation of different forms of financial statements. The role of an organisation’s internal accounting functions are introduced along with the different ways organisations cash resources are managed.

This  is  an  introductory  subject  in  economics  that  covers  basic microeconomic principles and macroeconomic principles and their application to firms and the macroeconomy. Topics covered include the economic question, how markets and government actions solve the economic question, how firms maximise profits in different market structures,  macroeconomic foundations, contemporary  models  of  the economy, money and banking and the operation of fiscal and monetary policies.

This subject covers the role of statistical analysis in decision-making.  Topics include descriptive   statistics, frequency and probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and linear regression and correlation.

This subject introduces students to general legal knowledge relating to the business environment, providing an understanding of the legal responsibilities and risks of doing business in Australia. It introduces the Australian legal system and discusses the legal regulation of companies and the features and purpose of tort and contract law.

This course covers the major finance and treasury functions, and provides an understanding of a business’s financial position, covering the theory of capital markets, investment and distribution decisions. Financial risk management, and financial planning and control.

The aim of this subject is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your personal effectiveness, employability, and academic success. This subject introduces you to the concepts of business communications and transferable academic skills.

You will examine the different stakeholders and communication contexts which occur in the internal and external business environment, developing the skills and knowledge to effectively interpret and deliver messages in a variety of business situations. This subject will provide you with essential business skills in information literacy, presenting, writing, academic integrity and the use of technology.

This course introduces students to their intended profession, the business environment and organisations, and the role of ethical standards, communication skills and behaviour in the practice of their profession. It discusses the relevant ethical codes and behaviour norms and how they should be applied in professional situations

This subject introduces the nature, role and benefits of information systems in businesses and how it can assist in management decision-making. The business process; e-commerce and commerce models; data and its organisation; and users that are crucial in the development and management of information systems are also explored. Students are introduced to cultural, security, privacy and ethical aspects of business information systems. Students will get the opportunity to complement the theoretical knowledge with practical skills by using and managing electronic spreadsheets and database tools.

This subject will assist students in understanding how to productively develop their intercultural competence. Students will develop skills in mindfulness for critical reflection and awareness that supports their intercultural learning. Students will critically engage with a range of theories needed to successfully live together in a culturally diverse world. The subject requires students to explore and critique how they approach cultural differences across a range of personal, social and work contexts.  This subject requires students to immerse themselves in an international education experience. Students may undertake this subject as part of an overseas trimester of study and/or work experience normally within the Laureate network of educational institutions, or undertake this subject in the local context. This subject requires students to undertake deep, personal reflection and communication requiring both substantial independent and group learning.

A key element of this subject is the sourcing by students of an approved host organization with which to complete a minimum of 120 hours of discipline-based professional work placement.

While work experience is a component of the placement, there is considerable emphasis on the development of workplace knowledge and employability skills such as communication and problem solving skills, the role and responsibility of discipline-based professionals and the links between theory and practice in the workplace.

Key tasks will be the completion of a reflective journal covering the placement as well as reflection on the experience of finding a placement, and the identification and analysis of key learning outcomes.