Commerce (International)

The Bachelor of Commerce (B Com (International)), which includes a one year international exchange component, is a highly valued business qualification.

The program is designed for students who want to complement their business degree with international studies (including asian studies, european studies or languages), and also for those students who … For more content click the Read More button below.The Bachelor of Commerce (B Com (International)), which includes a one year international exchange component, is a highly valued business qualification.

The program is designed for students who want to complement their business degree with international studies (including asian studies, european studies or languages), and also for those students who want to align their degree with their interests and careers ambitions in accounting, finance, human resource management, marketing or information systems.Program Benefits:Highly regarded by industryProvides students with business fundamentals and the option to explore their interestsPrepares students academically, technically and professionallyEquips students with the skills and knowledge to pursue a variety of career options in business organisations, government and non-government agencies, nationally and internationallyAllows students to obtain accreditation in the fields of accounting, marketing and human resource managementThe international exchange component develops students' international experience and outlookRead More

Business Core Courses

Students must complete 24 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• ACCT15016 UOCAccounting and Financial Management 1A
• ECON11016 UOCMicroeconomics 1
• ECON12036 UOCBusiness and Economic Statistics
• MGMT10016 UOCManaging Organisations and People

Flexible Core Courses

Students must take at least 24 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• ACCT15116 UOCAccounting and Financial Management 1B
• COMM10006 UOCCreating Social Change: From Innovation to Impact
• ECON11026 UOCMacroeconomics 1
• FINS16136 UOCBusiness Finance
• INFS16026 UOCDigital Transformation in Business
• MARK10126 UOCMarketing Fundamentals
• MGMT11016 UOCGlobal Business Environment
• TABL17106 UOCBusiness and the Law
• COMM18226 UOCIntroduction to Databases for Business Analytics

International Depth courses

Students must complete MGMT2102 prior to their exchange and MGMT3110 upon their return.12 UOC of Studies of the Region courses are to be completed as part of the 48 UOC completed while undertaking the compulsory 1 year exchange at an overseas institution. Students may complete COMM6512 or two COMM6513 courses to meet this requirement. Approved Studies of the Region courses must relate to the country or region of the COP (Commerce Overseas Program) placement - for example, language of the region, history of the region, geography of the region, politics or business practices of the regions - or be international or global in naturekeyboard_arrow_down

• COMM651212 UOC12 Units of Credit Studies of the Region Requirements
• COMM65136 UOC6 Units of Credit Studies of the Region Requirements
• MGMT21026 UOCManaging Across Cultures
• MGMT31106 UOCIntegrative Seminar in Global Business

Business Major

Students must complete a commerce major stream from the Business School.Please Note: Students may need to complete additional commerce course(s) to ensure they fulfil the 96 UOC of Commerce depth requirement.keyboard_arrow_down

• Major
• ACCTA148 UOCAccounting
• COMMF148 UOCReal Estate Studies
• COMMJ148 UOCBusiness Analytics
• ECONF148 UOCBusiness Economics
• ECONI148 UOCBusiness Strategy & Econ Mngmt
• ECONJ160 UOCFinancial Economics
• FINSA148 UOCFinance
• IBUSA148 UOCInternational Business
• INFSA148 UOCInformation Systems
• MARKA148 UOCMarketing
• MGMTA148 UOCManagement
• MGMTH148 UOCHuman Resource Management
• TABLA148 UOCBusiness Law
• TABLC148 UOCTaxation
• FINSR148 UOCFinancial Technology

International-labelled Course Requirement

Where an 'International-labelled' Course is offered within a Business Major, students must complete 6 UOC of these courses towards their major requirement.keyboard_arrow_down

• ACCT36016 UOCGlobal Financial Reporting and Analysis
• ECON21116 UOCIntroduction to Economic Development
• ECON23226 UOCEuropean Economic Development
• ECON31046 UOCInternational Macroeconomics
• ECON31166 UOCInternational Trade Theory and Policy
• FINS36166 UOCInternational Business Finance
• FINS36506 UOCInternational Banking
• MARK20716 UOCInternational and Global Marketing
• MGMT21016 UOCInternational Business and Multinational Operations
• MGMT31026 UOCAsia-Pacific Business
• MGMT37016 UOCLegal Aspects of Employment
• TABL27566 UOCInternational Business Tax
• TABL27906 UOCLegal Environment of Asian Business
• TABL37916 UOCInternational Business Law

Prescribed Work Integrated Learning Course (WIL)

Students must complete a 6 UOC Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course within their program. This course can count as a free elective or where applicable, can count as a Commerce major elective.keyboard_arrow_down

• COMM22226 UOCIndustry Experience Program
• COMM22336 UOCIndustry Consulting Project
• COMM30206 UOCGlobal Business Practicum
• COMM30306 UOCSocial Entrepreneurship Practicum

Focussed International Studies

24 UOC of courses in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), which must be be taken within ONE area of:Asian Studies, Development Studies, European Studies, Globalisation Studies, International Relations, Language Studies, PoliticsHistoryStudents with free electives available may use their free electives to complete a major or minor in their chosen Focussed International Studies area, if they wish.keyboard_arrow_down

• any Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Humanities course

Free Electives

Students can take up to a maximum of 60 UOC of Free Electives. The number of Free electives will vary depending on the chosen Commerce major and whether the Work Integrated Learning course is being completed under the major.Students may choose to complete an optional second major/minor using their free electives.Please note: GEN coded courses cannot count as a Free elective.keyboard_arrow_down

• any course

Optional Second Major or Minor (Commerce)

Students with free elective space available may choose to use their free electives to complete a second Commerce major or an additional commerce minor.If a student completes two majors which have courses in common, up to 6 UOC of common courses may be counted towards the requirements for each major.keyboard_arrow_down

• MajorMinor
• ACCTA148 UOCAccounting
• COMMF148 UOCReal Estate Studies
• COMMJ148 UOCBusiness Analytics
• ECONF148 UOCBusiness Economics
• ECONI148 UOCBusiness Strategy & Econ Mngmt
• ECONJ160 UOCFinancial Economics
• FINSA148 UOCFinance
• FINSR148 UOCFinancial Technology
• IBUSA148 UOCInternational Business
• INFSA148 UOCInformation Systems
• MARKA148 UOCMarketing
• MGMTA148 UOCManagement
• MGMTH148 UOCHuman Resource Management
• TABLA148 UOCBusiness Law
• TABLC148 UOCTaxation

Optional Minor or Second Major (International)

Students with free electives available may choose to use their free electives to complete a major or minor in their chosen Focussed International Studies area in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.keyboard_arrow_down

• MajorMinor
• ASIAB160 UOCAsian Studies
• CHINE160 UOCChinese Studies
• CHINF160 UOCAdvanced Chinese Studies
• COMDF160 UOCGlobal Development
• EUROC160 UOCEuropean Studies
• FRENF160 UOCFrench Studies
• FRENG160 UOCAdvanced French Studies
• GERSF160 UOCGerman Studies
• HISTD160 UOCHistory
• JAPNF160 UOCJapanese Studies
• JAPNG160 UOCAdvanced Japanese Studies
• KOREF160 UOCKorean Studies
• KOREG160 UOCAdvanced Korean Studies
• POLSG160 UOCPolitics and International Relations
• SPANH160 UOCSpanish and Latin American Studies

Overseas Study Program (Exchange)

Students must complete a 48 UOC Overseas Study Program, comprising a one-year exchange at an approved overseas university. The 48 UOC includes 12 UOC of Studies of the Region courses.Studies of the Region courses are separate to the Commerce depth component and the Focussed International Studies component. The Studies of … For more content click the Read More button below.Students must complete a 48 UOC Overseas Study Program, comprising a one-year exchange at an approved overseas university. The 48 UOC includes 12 UOC of Studies of the Region courses.Studies of the Region courses are separate to the Commerce depth component and the Focussed International Studies component. The Studies of the Region courses need to be approved by the UNSW Business School Student Centre.To proceed on the Commerce Overseas Program (COP) students must have achieved satisfactory academic progress in their first and second years of study and must fulfil the requirements of the University's Exchange Program.Upon returning from exchange, 48 UOC is required to the transferred to your BCom(Intl) program. Students who fail to meet this requirement are advised to contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre.Read More

Minimum UNSW Business School UOC

Students must complete a minmum of 108 UOC of Business School courses to meet the Commerce Depth requirement. Courses include compulsory core, flexible core, International Depth and Major requirements.keyboard_arrow_down

• any course offered by UNSW Business School

Maximum Level 1 Courses

Students may complete up to a maximum of 84 UOC of Level 1 courses towards their degree.keyboard_arrow_down

• any level 1 course

Level 2 and 3 Maturity Requirements

Student must have completed 24 UOC before taking any level 2 courses.Student must have completed 48 UOC before taking any level 3 courses.

1.Business knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.Global Citizens

2.Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.Global Citizens

3.Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.ProfessionalsGlobal Citizens

4.Teamwork: Students will interact and collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose or fulfil a common business project, and reflect critically on the process and the outcomes.Global Citizens

5.Responsible business practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.ProfessionalsGlobal Citizens

6.Global and cultural competence: Students will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse environments.LeadersGlobal Citizens

7.Leadership development: Students will develop the capacity to take initiative, encourage forward thinking and bring about innovation, while effectively influencing others to achieve desired results.Leaders