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Finance Co-op Honours - FINSBH3502

Plan Summary

 
Faculty: Australian School of Business
 
  
   
 
Program: 3502 - Commerce
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
 
  

Plan Outline

The UNSW Co-op Program is a scholarship program set up by industry and The University of New South Wales to provide financial support and industry training for selected undergraduate students. The UNSW Co-op Program is based on existing undergraduate programs at UNSW with the following special features:
  • For high achieving students the UNSW Co-op Program offers an ideal combination of challenge and opportunity.
  • Co-op students receive structured industrial training and gain valuable work experience with up to four different employers.
  • On graduation, sponsors are always looking to recruit Co-op Scholars.
  • UNSW academics and senior managers from industry and government have jointly planned Co-op requirements.
  • In 2008 Co-op scholars are receiving a tax-free scholarship of $15,000 per annum.
  • At present we have 150 of Australia’s leading industries sponsoring 470 scholars across 24 different programs.
The Co-op Program provides outstanding scholars with the opportunity of undertaking their course work in the Bachelor of Commerce degree with industrial training experience. By combining their degree with hands-on practical experience, Co-op scholars are provided with an excellent opportunity for furthering their knowledge and skills in partnership with sponsor organisations. The Honours (research) component of the School of Banking and Finance's Co-op model is also a central component of preparing future leaders of the finanical services industry.

The Honours Co-op Program is a five year degree program which combines the requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce with 15 months of coordinated industrial experience. Industrial training extends outside university semesters.

Co-op students are required to maintain a Distinction Average and meet the Honours entry requirements.*
Note*: With the approval of the Head of School, students who fail to meet the performance requirements or select not to undertake an Honours year may substitute an approved selection of courses for Level 4 courses and will be awarded a Pass degree (Four year degree program)

Plan Structure

To satisfy the minimum requirements of the Honours Finance Co-op Program, the following courses must be completed:

Plus

Year 4 Honours Program

Plus
  • Finance Honours Elective Course

Entry Requirements

Entry to this plan of study is at first year only, through the scholarship selection procedures administered by the Co-op Program Office.
For baseline requirements to the UNSW Co-op program visit the frequently asked questions page.

Application Procedure / How to Apply

Visit the UNSW Co-op website for a brochure and application form.
The Finance (Honours) Co-op program receives applications each year Australia-wide from high calibre scholars completing their final year of secondary education. For further information about the Co-op program, including application procedures, please see:

http://co-op.web.unsw.edu.au

Academic Rules

Please refer to the Program Structure for the Academic requirements relating to this program.

Professional Recognition

Current Industry Sponsors

Current sponsors of the Finance (Honours) Co-op Program at UNSW include:

Australian Stock Exchange
ABN Amro
Commonwealth Bank
Deutsche Bank
JP Morgan
Westpac
St George Bank
Sydney Futures Exchange
UBS

Further Information

For further information about the Co-op Program and Co-op Scholarships, refer to the Co-op program office
UNSW Co-op Program Office
email:cooprog@unsw.edu.au
tel: + 61 2 9385 5116
fax: + 61 2 9313 6774
location: Room 1096 Rupert Myers Building (South Wing) (Enter Gate 14 Barker Street)

Mailing Address:
UNSW Co-op Program
UNSW Sydney
NSW 2052

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Current students are to refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for program requirements.

Please contact the Business Student Centre for enrolment advice.

Business Student Centre
e-mail: ugbusiness@unsw.edu.au
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building

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© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.