Diploma of Commerce

Macquarie University

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Overview The course is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate commerce degree and will facilitate articulation into the second year of an undergraduate program offered by the Macquarie University Business School.

Students will be introduced to fundamental knowledge and concepts in business, such as accounting, finance, marketing, economics, statistics … For more content click the Read More button below.The course is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate commerce degree and will facilitate articulation into the second year of an undergraduate program offered by the Macquarie University Business School.

Students will be introduced to fundamental knowledge and concepts in business, such as accounting, finance, marketing, economics, statistics and management.Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Acquire and apply theoretical knowledge in key business areas such as accounting, finance, management, economics, marketing and statistics.
2. Identify, analyse and interpret business concepts, information and data to solve a diverse range of business problems.
3. Acquire and apply specialised technical skills and business tools to analyse data.
4. Develop oral and written communication skills through team work and activities such as classroom presentations, report writing and other assessment tasks.
5. Work independently or collaboratively, and manage time effectively.

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