Bachelor of International Studies - Bachelor of Commerce - Wollongong Campus

A double Degree of Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Commerce at Wollongong gives you the theoretical knowledge to understand global challenges and the practical skills of the world of business.

The Bachelor of International Studies - Bachelor of Commerce addresses relevant global, economic and political issues affecting the worldwide business market.

It will teach you a diverse skill set and equip you with a theoretical background, proficiency in a language, and how to navigate the international business world.

You will learn how international organisations conduct business and the issues and contexts that can occur across global borders.International Studies will assist you to analyse and appreciate the diversity of the global community.

You will examine the relationships between politics, society, culture, language, and history on a global scale.

You can choose one major from the Bachelor of International Studies:

International Relations or Global Sustainable Development.

You will also be encouraged to study abroad or undertake a study tour.

At the Wollongong campus, a core component of this degree is completing a language minor, with a choice between Mandarin, French, Italian, Japanese or Spanish.The Bachelor of Commerce degree provides core skills in many business functions as well as specialist knowledge in a chosen field.

Throughout this degree you will have the opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience and make professional connections, including the opportunity to participate in the Business Internship program.

You will also choose one major from the Bachelor of Commerce:

Accountancy, Business Law, Economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Public Relations or Supply Chain Management.

At the South Western Sydney Campus the majors available are Management and Marketing.

To qualify for award of this degree, students must complete a minimum of 216 credit points comprised of:

1. The core subjects for the Bachelor of International Studies (24 credit points);
2. A major from the Bachelor of International Studies (48 credit points);
3. A minor in a language other than English (minimum 24 credit points);
4. Core subjects (including the capstone subject) from the Bachelor of Commerce (minimum 54 credit points);
5. At least one major from the Bachelor of Commerce (48 credit points);
6. Electives to bring the total credit points to 216;

Note: No more than 90 credit points of 100 level subjects.

Majors and Minors

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

The outcomes which are common and consolidated in this joint degree ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

CLO Description 1 Provide sound knowledge and understanding of a range of organisations and issues across different issue areas at the domestic and international levels; 2 Understand interconnections between different issues and organizations; 3 Understand issues in a range of local, national, and international contexts; 4 Demonstrate an independent ability to make connections across a range of issues; 5 Demonstrate independently-gained in-depth knowledge of a particular major area of study.

Please refer to the Course Handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes.