Bachelor of Commerce
Course summary for international students
'I always had an accounting preference but there were 20 plus majors – such as marketing, management and HR – they were all pretty appealing. At Deakin we were not restricted to the mainstream majors'.
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Bachelor of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waterfront Campus, Warrnambool Campus |
| Off-campus | Yes |
| Length | 3 years full time |
| Next available intake | March (Trimester 1), July (Trimester 2), November (Trimester 3#) |
| Indicative annual fee 2013 | $21,630* AUD |
| CRICOS course code | 001838A |
| IELTS Requirement | IELTS overall score of 6 (with no band score less than 6) or equivalent |
| VTAC Codes | 14513 - Burwood (Melbourne), International full-fee paying place 15143 - Waterfront (Geelong), International full-fee paying place 18173 - Warrnambool, International full-fee paying place |
| Deakin course code | M300 |
| Faculty contacts | Deakin International Tel +61 3 9627 4877 Online enquiry |
* Please note, from 2013 the Geelong-based courses and major sequences offered by the Faculty of Business and Law will be offered from the Geelong Waterfront Campus instead of the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. # Trimester 3 intakes are only available at the Melbourne Burwood Campus for Domestic and International Students. Trimester 3 Off Campus offerings are only available to Domestic Students. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Professional recognition
- Fees and charges
- Career opportunities
- Course rules
- Major sequences
- Course structure
- Entry requirements - general
- Entry requirements - specific
- Credit for prior learning - general
- How to apply
- Further study
Course overview
Deakin’s Bachelor of Commerce is one of the most flexible business programs available at any Australian university. Bachelor of Commerce graduates will acquire a broad knowledge in all aspects of business.
After a first year of study in key business disciplines, you can choose from a wide range of major sequences in areas such as accounting, business information systems, commercial law, economics, finance, human resource management, management and marketing. You can also choose from specialised areas offered by other faculties such as journalism, sociology, politics and policy studies, languages and psychology (subject to satisfying entry requirements).
You have the option of undertaking a business internship program as part of this course, providing hands on experience in your chosen major sequence.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Commerce can lead to accreditation with many professional bodies, such as the Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) Program of CPA Australia, entry into the CA program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), the Institute of Public Accountants, the Australian Computer Society (ACS), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) the Economics Society of Australia and the Australian Marketing Institute, providing you meet the specified requirements within the course.
Eligibility may also depend on work place experience and students are advised to consult the professional body.
To check your eligibility for entry to the CA Program of the ICAA click here.
To check your eligibility for entry to the CPA Program of CPA Australia click here.
To check your eligibility for entry to the IPA Program of the Institute of Public Accountants click here.
Details are also available from Faculty Enrolment Officers, who can assist you with course planning.
Fees and charges
Fee paying place - International (IFP)A Fee paying place is one for which the University does not receive any government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.
Fees for international students apply to persons living in Australia with Temporary Resident status, provided that there is no limitation on study and persons living abroad who are not Australian citizens and do not have Permanent Resident status in Australia.
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)
EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.
* The 'indicative annual course fee' cited has been provided as a guide only. It has been calculated on the basis of a typical enrolment of a student undertaking the course in 2013, and reflects the cost involved in undertaking a full-time quota of units within the specified discipline.
The actual fees charged by Deakin University will depend upon the discipline from which each individual unit is chosen, and may vary from the indicative course fee cited, particularly if units are chosen from a number of disciplines. The cost of each unit offered in 2013 can be viewed from the Unit Search.
Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and service.
Deakin assumes no responsibility for persons relying on 'indicative course fees' to calculate the total future cost of their course.
Career opportunities
There are employment opportunities for Bachelor of Commerce graduates in virtually every area of business and government – in Australia and overseas. Potential careers include becoming a professional accountant, IT and systems professional, economist, financial planner, human resources manager, social and economic policy developer, international trade officer and marketing assistant/manager. As this is a very broad course there are further possibilities in other professions especially if taken with further study.
Course rules
The BCom is a course of study amounting to 24 credit points.
At least 16 of these credit points must be units offered by the Faculty of Business and Law and must include the 10 credit points of core units and MCA010 ( 0 credit points).
At least one major sequence of 6 credit points must be included.
At least 6 credit points must be taken at level 3, of which 4 must be Faculty of Business and Law units course grouped to a Faculty of Business and Law undergraduate degree.
No more than 10 credit points may be taken at level 1.
Full-time enrolment is normally a maximum of 4 credit points per trimester. With the flexibility offered, students are able to choose one, two or even three major sequences within the 24 credit points required to complete the BCom degree. Students may take up to 8 credit points from approved units offered by other faculties.
Major sequences
All students in the Bachelor of Commerce are required to complete at least one major sequence chosen from the following:
Accounting ^
Accounting Information Systems
Business Information Systems
Commercial Law
eBusiness
Economics
Finance
Financial Planning
Human Resource Management
Interactive Marketing
International Business
International Management
International Trade and Economic Policy
Management
Marketing
Quantitative Business Analysis
^ M300 Bachelor of Commerce is the recommended pathway to qualify for membership of professional organisations.
Course structure
Core units
| MAA103 | Accounting for Decision Making |
| MAE101 | Economic Principles |
| MAE102 | The Global Economy |
| MAF101 | Fundamentals of Finance |
| MCA010 | Communication for Academic Studies > |
| MIS101 | Business Information Systems * |
| MIS171 | Business Analytics # |
| MLC101 | Business Law |
| MMM132 | Management |
| MMH299 | Business Communication |
| MMK277 | Marketing Management |
Elective units
| MIS291 | Community Based Volunteering A |
| MIS292 | Community Based Volunteering B |
| MIS390 | Business Internship A |
| MIS391 | Business Internship B |
| MIS394 | Industry Based Learning in Business A |
| MIS395 | Industry Based Learning in Business B |
| MIS396 | Industry Based Learning in Business C |
| MIS397 | Industry Based Learning in Business D |
| MME101 | Business Academic Skills |
| MMM233 | Business and the Environment |
| MMM241 | Foundations of Entrepreneurship |
| MMM385 | Business in Asia |
| MMP111 | Introduction to Property |
| MMS308 | Sport Marketing |
| SHD201 | Creating Sustainable Futures |
| SHD301 | Creating Sustainable Futures |
Students are encouraged to join international study tours and to undertake internship units offered by the Faculty of Business and Law.
* MSC120 Business Information Systems has been replaced by MIS101 Business Information Systems
# MSQ171 Business Data Analysis has been replaced by MIS171 Business Analytics
> 0 credit points
Scholarships
The Business Scholars Program (BSP) is open to students of Commerce, Information Systems, Management, Property and Real Estate, Sport Management and Sport Development to recognise, reward and nurture high achieving students admitted to a business degree in the Faculty of Business and Law.
Please refer to the following link for further information: http://deakin.edu.au/buslaw/students/fin-support/business-scholars.php.
Entry requirements - general
General admission requirements for entry into undergraduate courses for international students at Deakin are summarised in the undergraduate admission requirements table (194kb).Some courses may have additional entry requirements.
Students must also meet the undergraduate English language requirements.
Entry requirements - specific
IELTS / English language requirements
Please note that English language requirements exist for entry to this course and you will be required to meet the English language level requirement that is applicable in the year of your commencement of studies.
It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that she/he has the required IELTS score to register with any external accredited courses.
Credit for prior learning - general
If you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for credit for prior learning. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your credit for prior learning.Your credit for prior learning is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.
You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
How to apply
- Applicant Portal: Use our online application system to submit and track your application now OR
- Apply through a Deakin International office: Fill out an application form and submit it to a Deakin International office OR
- Apply through a Deakin representative: Take your application form to your preferred agent for assistance.
Tracking your application
If you have already applied and wish to enquire about your application please refer to the relevant area through which you originally applied.
- If you applied through a Deakin representative please contact your representative.
- If you applied through a Deakin International office please contact deakin-int-admissions@deakin.edu.au
Further study
M400 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
