Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Information Technology

If you’re looking for an exceptional career in commerce and information technology (IT), then the UC Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Information Technology double degree offers the perfect platform from which to forge ahead with confidence.An expansive course, covering both the technology and business sides of IT, and the banking, finance and accounting components of commerce, it will give you a portfolio of skills that will enable you to fluently engage in all aspects of banking, business and IT at the highest levels.Available to study in two different locations – in Canberra and Melbourne – these courses are delivered flexibly, with a mixture of business hours and weekday evening study options.

Take a proactive approach to a career as an IT, or Finance and Banking specialist with this unique double degree and open a whole new world of incredible possibilities.A UC Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Information Technology (IT) double degree is an internationally recognised qualification that will give you the knowledge and skills to explore a variety of career pathways including:

Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Information Technology (96 credit points) Required - 72 credit points as follows

• Information Technology - 48 credit points as follows CM0018 Core Major in Information Technology and Systems (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 21 credit points as follows 4478 - Introduction to Information Technology - 3 cp, Level 1 5915 - Database Design - 3 cp, Level 1 7722 - Professional Practice in IT - 3 cp, Level 1 9785 - Information & Communication Technology Project - 6 cp, Level 3 11408 - Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship - 3 cp, Level 2 11486 - Systems Analysis and Modelling - 3 cp, Level 1 Restricted Choice - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 6348 - Information Systems in Organisations - 3 cp, Level 1 11485 - Introduction to Network Engineering - 3 cp, Level 1 Note: 1. Students in the BIMT, BIT, BSE or BET courses should choose 11485 Introduction to Network Engineering. 2. Students in the BBI course should choose 6348 Information Systems in Organisations. 3. Students in the BSE/BBI combined course should do both 11485 Intro to Network Engineering AND 6348 Info Systems in Organisations. The extra cps will count towards the chosen Specialist Major. SM0059 Specialist Major in Information Technology (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 4483 - Software Technology 1 - 3 cp, Level 1 6389 - Designing Human-Computer Interaction - 3 cp, Level 2 6698 - Discrete Mathematics - 3 cp, Level 1 7173 - Systems Project and Quality Management - 3 cp, Level 3 7175 - Web Design and Programming - 3 cp, Level 2 9281 - Enterprise and Cloud Computing - 3 cp, Level 3 11487 - Information Security - 3 cp, Level 2 11491 - Software Systems Architecture - 3 cp, Level 3
• Commerce - 24 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.

Restricted Choice - Must select 1 of the following

• 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
• SM0018 Specialist Major in Finance and Banking (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11215 - Business Finance - 3 cp, Level 2 11227 - Econometrics - 3 cp, Level 2 11230 - Investments and Portfolio Analysis - 3 cp, Level 3 11231 - Risk Management in Financial Institutions - 3 cp, Level 2 11232 - Credit Analysis and Lending - 3 cp, Level 2 11233 - International Finance - 3 cp, Level 3 11234 - Derivatives - 3 cp, Level 3 11326 - Financial Institutions and Markets - 3 cp, Level 2
• SM0016 Specialist Major in Accounting (24 or 33 credit points) Restricted Choice - Must select 1 of the following For the 24cp Major - Must pass 24 credit points as follows Students in MGSC01 Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Laws must also complete 11293 Taxation Law. Students undertaking the 24 credit point major are NOT eligible for CAANZ or CPA Australia accreditation, unless they are enrolled in and complete MGSC01 Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws. 11212 - Accounting Systems and Practices - 3 cp, Level 2 11213 - Management Accounting - 3 cp, Level 2 11214 - Corporate Accounting - 3 cp, Level 2 11215 - Business Finance - 3 cp, Level 2 11216 - Accounting and Decision Support Systems - 3 cp, Level 2 11217 - Contemporary Issues in Accounting - 3 cp, Level 3 11218 - Auditing - 3 cp, Level 3 11219 - Advanced Management Accounting - 3 cp, Level 3 For the 33cp Major - Must pass 33 credit points as follows Students seeking CAANZ and CPA Australia accreditation must complete the 33 credit point major. 11212 - Accounting Systems and Practices - 3 cp, Level 2 11213 - Management Accounting - 3 cp, Level 2 11214 - Corporate Accounting - 3 cp, Level 2 11215 - Business Finance - 3 cp, Level 2 11216 - Accounting and Decision Support Systems - 3 cp, Level 2 11217 - Contemporary Issues in Accounting - 3 cp, Level 3 11218 - Auditing - 3 cp, Level 3 11219 - Advanced Management Accounting - 3 cp, Level 3 11220 - Business Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11221 - Revenue Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11222 - Law of Business Associations - 3 cp, Level 3
• Note:The award name for the Commerce part of this double degree is determined by choice of major. E.g. Completion of the Spclst Major in Accounting leads to the award 'Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)'.

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

Additional Admission Requirements

Refer to individual courses.

Assumed Knowledge

Basic knowledge and skills in ICT (Information and Communication Technology); Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.