Bachelor of Commerce
University of Wollongong
About
This degree is designed for students who would like to undertake a degree in the principle areas of business and commerce.
It is suitable preparation for students who would like to become professionals in a particular discipline or want to pursue a general career in business.
The degree consists of compulsory core subjects including a capstone subject and a major must be undertaken.
The aim is to provide a foundation for the understanding of the business and commercial environment.
Structure
To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Commerce a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 144 credit points including 54 cps of core subjects listed below.
Students will select at least one major study comprising 48 credit points and, additionally may chose a minor study comprising 24 cps. Students may also choose subjects from the general schedule in order to complete a total of 144 cps.
No more than 72 credit points of 100 level subjects shall be completed.
Core
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ACCY111 | Accounting Fundamentals In Society | 6 |
| COMM101 | Principles of Responsible Business | 6 |
| COMM121 | Statistics for Business | 6 |
| ECON100 | Economic Essentials for Business | 6 |
| FIN 111 | Introductory Principles of Finance | 6 |
| MGNT110 | Introduction to Management | 6 |
| MARK101 | Marketing Principles | 6 |
Plus at least one subject from the following ** :
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| OPS 113 | Business Oriented Information Systems | 6 |
| ACCY112 | Accounting In Organisations | 6 |
| ECON102 | Economics and Society | 6 |
| MGNT102 | Business Communications | 6 |
Plus one capstone subject
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COMM331 | Integrative Business Capstone | 6 |
Please click the subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject at different locations. For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please visit the Timetables and Classes page.
** PLEASE NOTE:
- Students majoring in Accountancy, Finance or Financial Planning must undertake ACCY112.
- Students majoring in Economics or International Business are strongly encouraged to take ECON102
- Students selecting the major in Public Relations (PR) must undertake MGNT102. MGNT102 is a required subject for the PR major. To ensure you have completed the 144 credit points required for your degree you will need to select ONE more 6 credit point Faculty of Business elective subject.
- For students planning to complete a double major OR a double degree please consult an academic advisor.
- Please note all majors are available at Wollongong campus, however a limited selection of majors are available at other campuses. Majors in Accountancy and Management are offered at Shoalhaven, Batemans Bay, Bega, Southern Highlands and Southern Sydney campuses. Majors in Accountancy, Management and Marketing are offered at South Western Sydney Campus.
Major Study Areas
Entry requirements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
CLO Description 1 Demonstrate core knowledge of business and organisations and major disciplinary knowledge. 2 Effectively communicate orally and in writing 3 Critically analyse business and organisational issues in local, national and international contexts. 4 Demonstrate responsible judgement in decision making 5 Work effectively with others on shared goals 6 Use relevant technology for professional purposes 7 Demonstrate independent learning
Institution
