Bachelor of Commerce (Business Economics)

This course aims to produce highly competent, work-ready graduates with in-depth discipline knowledge, and the professional and technical skills to work as socially responsible economists in the private and public sectors.

You’ll become well-versed in subject areas including microeconomics, macroeconomics, international trade theory and econometrics.You’ll also engage in a range of authentic, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities with the aim of developing your professional practice in the areas of communication, judgement and cross-cultural teamwork.

Upon graduation, you’ll possess a thorough knowledge of business economics, along with a solid background in commerce, and will be well-placed for a bright future in a professional business environment.The Bachelor of Commerce (Business Economics) sees academics and industry working together to develop a range of diverse WIL opportunities for students, including internships, work placements, industry projects, competitions, exhibitions, study tours, virtual real-world learning experiences and more.Through the WIL experiences you’ll acquire the necessary professional skills consistent with industry expectations for your future career in the worlds of business, economics and commerce.

Previous business economics students have undertaken internships and cadetships with organisations including the US Embassy, Soldier On, Yellow Edge, Hero Sushi, Australia China Business Council, Le Beck, Australian Centre for Financial and Environmental Compliance, National Trust (ACT), SignOnSite, Goulburn Regional Conservatorium, Getaboutable.com, RDA Southern Inland and the Australian College of Nursing.The course culminates in a capstone project, which aims to integrate what you’ve learned across your degree and prepare you for the transition to either successful future employment or further studies.Students should note the assumed knowledge requirements for individual majors and minors when choosing a program of study.High-achieving students can enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) program.

Bachelor of Commerce (Business Economics) (72 credit points) Required - Must pass 48 credit points as follows

• CM0005 Core Major in Commerce and Accounting (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows 11009 - Business Decision Making - 3 cp, Level 1 11010 - Professional Orientation (Commerce) - 3 cp, Level 1 11165 - Quantitative Methods in Commerce - 3 cp, Level 1 11171 - Professional Evidence (Commerce) - 3 cp, Level 3 11174 - Introduction to Management - 3 cp, Level 1 11175 - Introduction to Economics - 3 cp, Level 1 Restricted Choice - Must pass 6 credit points from the following 9628 - International Business Study Tour - 3 cp, Level 2 10158 - Business, Government & Law Extended Internship - 6 cp, Level 3 10236 - Business, Government & Law Professional Internship - 12 cp, Level 3 11166 - BGL Internship (Commerce) - 3 cp, Level 3 11167 - BGL Internship (Business and Management) - 3 cp, Level 3 11168 - BGL Internship (Government and Policy) - 3 cp, Level 3 11169 - Organisational Communications, Culture and Change - 3 cp, Level 3 11170 - Business Communication - 3 cp, Level 2 11379 - Social Enterprise - 3 cp, Level 2 11572 - Accounting Internship Preparation - 3 cp, Level 2 Note:Unit 11572 Accounting Internship Preparation is only available to students undertaking an Accounting major. Note: Credit Points: Students who want to do more than 6 credit points from this list may count them towards Open Electives. International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
• SM0017 Specialist Major in Business Economics (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points from the following 11207 - International Economics - 3 cp, Level 3 11208 - Cost Benefit Analysis - 3 cp, Level 3 11209 - Economic Development - 3 cp, Level 3 11223 - Money, Employment and Growth - 3 cp, Level 1 11224 - Public Sector Economics - 3 cp, Level 2 11225 - Industries and Markets - 3 cp, Level 2 11226 - Managing the Economy - 3 cp, Level 3 11227 - Econometrics - 3 cp, Level 2

Open Electives - Must pass 24 credit points from the following

• Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

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 to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Credit Arrangements

Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.