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Commerce (International) - 3538

Program Summary

   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 4 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Semester: 3
 
 
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 192
 
  

Program Description

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Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.


The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) (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.

For detailed information on the professional recognition this degree offers please visit Professional Recognition of Programs in the UNSW Online Handbook.

The program commences with 4 (compulsory) core courses which provides students with a general understanding of business fundamentals as the building blocks for a career in business. Next, students choose 4 courses from 6 options as a commencement to their major.

Program Benefits:
  • Highly regarded by industry
  • Provides students with business fundamentals and the option to explore their interests
  • Prepares students academically, technically and professionally
  • Equips students with the skills and knowledge to pursue a variety of career options in business organisations, government and non-government agencies, nationally and internationally
  • Allows students to obtain accreditation in the fields of accounting, actuarial studies, marketing and human resource management
  • The international exchange component develops students’ international experience and outlook

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the BCom (International), students will have the ability to:
  • demonstrate business knowledge and apply that knowledge in business problems
  • demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • present complex issues in coherent written statements and oral presentations
  • demonstrate understanding of disciplinary issues in a local or global context
  • demonstrate understanding of the principles of working collaboratively in teams
  • understand the social and ethical dimensions in their chosen disciplinary areas
  • understand international and intercultural issues and their impact on business behaviours and practice

Program Structure

Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.


The program normally consists of 32 courses or 192 UOC in approved courses, to be completed over a period of 4 academic years.

These UOC need to be made up of:
  • Compulsory core courses
  • Flexible core courses
  • Major requirements
  • 4 to 7 International Studies courses
  • 1 course in Intercultural and Cross Cultural Study
  • 2 courses in Professional and Contextual Skills
  • 2 courses in Studies of the Region (to be completed while on exchange)
  • Free options
Compulsory core courses account for 24 UOC (4 courses)
Note: For students intending to complete a major in Actuarial Studies, MATH1151 and MATH1251 should be completed instead of ECON1203 . Please refer to Actuarial Studies outline for further information.

Flexible core courses account for 24 UOC (4 courses). Students should choose 4 courses from the following list:
Note: For students intending to complete a major in Actuarial Studies, ACTL1001 Actuarial Studies and Commerce must be completed as one of these flexible core courses. Please refer to Actuarial Studies outline for further information.

Major requirements account for up to 96 UOC (16 courses)
Choose from EITHER
A single major of 48 UOC, which includes 42 UOC in an approved disciplinary stream and 6 UOC from the core requirements plus a minor of 24 UOC containing at least 6 UOC at level 3. The minor does not form part of the nominated major.
OR
A double major of 96 UOC (For each major, 42 UOC in the approved disciplinary stream and 6 UOC from the core requirements)

International Studies courses account for a minimum of 24 UOC (4 courses) with a maximum of 42 UOC (7 courses) in international studies and approved areas of study,which are listed below.
Business - Areas of Study
Accounting
Actuarial Studies
Business Economics
Business Law*
Business Strategy & Economic Management
Finance
Financial Economics
Human Resource Management
Information Systems & Technology Management
International Business
Management
Marketing
Taxation
*Available only as a double major
International Studies - Areas of Study:
Asian Studies
Development Studies
European Studies
Global Studies
International Relations
Language Studies (refer to the specialisations listed below)
Politics
Political Economy
History
Geography

Intercultural and Cross Cultural Study accounts for 6 UOC (1 course)
Professional and Contextual Skills accounts for 12 UOC (2 courses) which are selected from the list below
Studies of the Region accounts for 12 UOC (2 courses). Completion of the Commerce Overseas Program (COP) at an overseas institution for two semesters (48 UOC), is normally undertaken during the third and fourth years of study. These courses need to be approved by the Australian School of Business Student Centre.

Approved courses must contain content on the country or region of COP placement. Regions are Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Middle East and Oceania. To proceed on the Commerce Overseas Program 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.

To acheive an International Studies major, students may substitute the two courses (12 uoc) in Studies of the Region for any of the courses required by the major provided they are approved by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The capstone course cannot be substituted; it must be completed at UNSW.

Free options account for up to 24 UOC (6 courses). The number of free options will depend on a students' chosen major(s) and whether you wish to declare a third major in this program. Please contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for further information.

Sample Program

Program requirements 32 courses (192 UOC)
8 core courses (48UOC)
plus
Single major
or a double major
Up to 8 elective
courses for
a major (48 UOC)
Up to 4 elective
courses for a
minor (24 UOC)
Up to 8 elective
courses for 1st
major (48 UOC)
Up to 8 elective
courses for 2nd
major (48 UOC)
plus
4 - 7 International studies courses* (24 - 42 UOC)
plus
Intercultural and Cross Cultural Study (6 UOC)
Professional and Contextual Skills (12 UOC)
plus
Studies of the Region (12 UOC)
plus
Up to 6 free
options* (36 UOC)
Up to 3 free
options* (18 UOC)
*Number of free options may vary depending on major combination undertaken. Please contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for further information.

Honours

Students interested in studying at Honours Level should refer to the relevant Honours plan record for entry requirements.

Academic Rules

Rules relating to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Commerce shall apply wherever relevant. Students are advised to consult the Academic Rules for further information.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Professional Recognition

For further information, please refer to the Professional Recognition of Programs in the UNSW Online Handbook.

Further Information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.
Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions

Related Program(s)
3502 Commerce
3539 Commerce (Liberal Studies)
3525 Commerce/Arts

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