B-COMRCE v.2 Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.

The Bachelor of Commerce is a business qualification designed to help you reach your career potential and prepare you for the changing job market. Your learning experiences will be richly interactive and industry connected, using advanced technologies that develop your decision-making and leadership skills, both of which are essential in a future marketplace. The course starts with a business foundation year, where you will explore value creation in business, learn to use financial information to make informed and responsible decisions, and develop your business intelligence and analytical capabilities to interpret data in a meaningful way. Following on from this, you’ll choose one or two major areas of business in which to specialise and gain expertise, employing learned career management theories to plan your own success. This degree will grow your international business outlook and connect you with industry. In your final year, you’ll undertake an industry work placement or work on an applied business project, applying your entrepreneurial skills, business ideas and ‘out of the box’ thinking to a real business environment.

Professional Recognition

Curtin Business School is accredited by AACSB (Association to Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business), UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), and holds 4 Palmes of Excellence rating from the Eduniversal Business School. Graduates from this course may be eligible for membership of appropriate professional bodies. See information about the specific majors for details. Professional accreditations & memberships, linked to specific majors/disciplines: • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand • Charter Institute of Management Accountants • CPA Australia • Institute of Public Accountants • Association of Taxation and Management Accountants • Tax Practitioners Board • The Tax Institute • International Advertising Association • CFA Institute • Australian Institute of Banking and Finance • Economics Society of Australia • Australian Computer Society • Australian Institute of Management • Australian Human Resources Institute • Australian Marketing Institute • The Communications Council Education Network • Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors • Australian Property Institute • WA Real Estate and Business Agents License • Public Relations Institute of Australia • Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Commerce from Curtin University you have a range of career opportunities depending on your chosen field of study. Most industries and organisations, whether private or public, local or international, employ commerce graduates. This course can help you become an: · Accountant · Advertising executive · Auditor · Business Analyst · Business Systems Officer · Change Manager · Communications Manager · Community engagement advisor · Compliance Officer · Corporate Affairs Manager · Digital Marketing Coordinator · Economist · Employee Relations Specialist · Entrepreneur · Event Manager · Financial Analyst · Financial Broker · Financial Planner · Foreign Affairs officer · Human Resources consultant · Industrial Relations Officer · Internal Communications advisor · Investment Analyst · Investment Banker · IT Manager · Law Clerk · Legal administrator · Logistics Coordinator · Management Consultant · Market Research Analyst · Marketing Officer · Media Planner · Operations Manager · Property Developer · Property Manager · Public Relations Officer · Resort Manager · Social Media Consultant · Supply Chain Analyst · Systems Analyst · Tourism Manager · Tourist Information Officer · Treasurer · Valuer

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

Course Overview Note

Students should be aware that they need to commence the first 4 Business Core Units before they undertake the core Data Analytics for Decision Making and the first unit for their major in Year 1, Semester 2.

Bachelor Degrees typically contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors, streams and/or minors/specialisations for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study. Students can take no more than 250 credit points of first year level units.

The course starts with a foundation business core, where students will explore value creation in business, learn to use financial information to make informed and responsible decisions, and develop business intelligence and analytical capabilities to interpret data in a meaningful way. Following on from this, students choose one or two major areas of business in which to specialise and gain expertise, employing learned career management theories to plan success. All students complete 5 common core units in Year 1 (125 credits) and a capstone unit in the final year. Refer to relevant Pathway for further structure information.

Course Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply discipline knowledge to solve complex business problems and create innovative business solutions that consider the global business environment

2. communicate professionally, and in ways that are responsible and appropriate for local, national and international business contexts

3. use relevant technologies and industry information to analyse business problems in ways that demonstrate critical thinking and responsible judgement

4. demonstrate an understanding of cultural diversity and the how this informs respectful and responsible business practices

5. demonstrate industry readiness through the development of sound practical business solutions, and critical reflection of individual capabilities and the future of work

Duration and Availability

This course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units and majors may be available via external study. Some majors in this course are not available at all campus locations and to international students studying in Australia. Please refer to information provided for individual majors.

Location and delivery Mode

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

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YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2

# Recommended Capstone Unit for majors other than the Finance and Financial Planning Major.

## Required Capstone Unit for students undertaking the Finance and Financial Planning Major.

& To study Commerce Majors choose the SSET-COMST pathway.

* FBL Student Engagement Team approval is required prior to enrolment.

** Finance and Financial Planning Double Major students must enrol in the FNCE3002 Financial Plan Construction unit for their Final Semester Capstone Experience.

+ Students who select a 450 credit Double Major will be streamed into a defined structure, which will not allow for an optional or elective unit, or specialisations to be selected.

++ To study Accounting or Financial Planning Majors choose the SSET-ACCST pathway.

^ Students must Select 1 x 200 credit Major and a combination of 1 additional 200 credit Major, OR 2 x 100 credit Specialisations.

^^ Students wanting to undertake some of the Capstone Experience units, such as Internship and Engagement, or mobility offerings will be required to meet eligibility requirements prior to being approved for enrolment.

Applicants for a Bachelor Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/ and include flexible entry pathways. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.

STAT elements considered are WE and either V or Q.

Credit for Recognised Learning

Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm

Pathway to Further Study

Graduates may qualify for entry to a Bachelor Degree with Honours and some Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.