| Course | Type ofplace | UAC code | Course duration | 2011 cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B Commerce 2 | CSP | 424000 | 3F/6P | 96.70 |
| B Commerce/B Arts | CSP | 424000 | 4F | 96.70 |
| B Commerce/B Economics | CSP | 424000 | 4F | 96.70 |
| B Commerce/B Information Systems | CSP | 424000 | 4F | 96.70 |
| B Commerce/B Science | CSP | 424000 | 4F | 96.70 |
| B Engineering (Materials Science and Engineering)/B Commerce | CSP | 424000 | 5.5F | 96.70 |
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics.
Recommended studies: English (Advanced), Mathematics Extension 1.
Major studies: For B Commerce: Accounting, actuarial studies, business economics, business law1, business strategy and economic management, finance, financial economics, human resource management, information systems, international business, languages1, management, marketing, and taxation.
For B Commerce/B Economics: This combined program offers students the opportunity to broaden their business knowledge by taking up to three business majors; one or two B Commerce majors and one B Economics major.
For B Commerce/B Information Systems: Students complete one Commerce major (except information systems) for the B Commerce degree and the information systems major for the B Information Systems degree.
For B Commerce/B Science: As listed for B Commerce plus anatomy, biochemistry, biological science (including botany and zoology), biotechnology, chemistry, computer science, ecology, environmental earth science, food science, genetics, geography, geology, marine science (marine biology, marine geology or physical oceanography), materials science, mathematics, medical microbiology and immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physics, physiology, psychology, spatial information systems and statistics.
For B Commerce/B Arts: As listed for B Commerce and see 422000 B Arts.
For B Engineering (Materials Science Engineering)/B Commerce: As listed for B Commerce and see 429009.
Practical experience: Students accepted into a four-year B Commerce Co-op Scholarship Program undertake up to 18 months of practical experience in a sponsoring organisation.
Professional recognition: Subject to courses studied and performance.
Accounting majors: CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) recognise UNSW as an approved tertiary institution for the purpose of their membership qualifications.
Actuarial studies major: Serves as a foundation for students who wish to enter the actuarial profession. Students must achieve the required academic standard in their Actuarial Studies courses to gain exemption from Part I of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, the Core Technical (CT) courses of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (London) professional examinations and the Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) credit for the Society of Actuaries (USA).
Human resource management major: Completion of the human resource management major in a business degree successfully meets the criteria for accreditation by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
Information systems major: Accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) for provisional membership at the Professional Level.
Marketing major: Meets the educational requirements for the Certified Practising Marketer (CPM) qualification from the Australian Marketing Institute.
Career opportunities: Examples include a wide range of careers and professions in the commercial, industrial and professional world, in the public service, and in teaching at both secondary and tertiary levels. Commerce/Economics graduates are well prepared for a broad range of careers in professional and business services. The combined Commerce/ Science degree provides graduates with an in-depth understanding of science and technology, which are at the heart of many of today’s business opportunities. Commerce/Arts graduates are attractive to employers seeking business graduates with a humanities background in languages or with a social perspective.
Additional information: The B Commerce is a highly valued business qualification that opens doors to a wide variety of careers. It is a flexible program allowing students to design a degree to their interests or career ambitions.
All students study a core program of accounting, business statistics, management and economics in their first semester, which provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of business. In their second semester, students select four courses from a choice of six, providing them with the flexibility to study areas of interest before selecting their majors.
Applicants who wish to undertake the B Commerce with Economics, Information Systems, Materials Science and Engineering, Science or Arts, should apply for 424000 and specify their preferred combination at the time of enrolment. B Commerce can also be combined with Engineering or Law. Applicants interested in Engineering/Commerce should apply for 425015. Applicants interested in Commerce/Law should apply for 426000.
1. Available as a second major only.
2 If you intend to study part-time, some classes are held during the day only. Evening classes generally start at 6pm.
The UNSW Co-op Scholarship Program provides professional development, industry training and financial support to selected business undergraduate students in accounting, actuarial studies, finance, information systems, and marketing. Interested students should select 424000 as a preference and also apply directly to UNSW for a Co-op Scholarship at www.coop.unsw.edu.au. Applications for Co-op Scholarships close on Friday 30 September 2011.
The Australian School of Business at UNSW is one of the leading business schools in the Asia-Pacific region. Our business degrees have been designed for the very best students, and suit a variety of career aspirations and interests. The aim is to provide every graduate with the skills, networks, knowledge and know-how to stand out in the crowd and excel in today's business world. A broad range of internationally recognised undergraduate business degrees supported by extensive choice of major study are offered.
Students also have the option to study a single or a combined degree (Arts, Engineering, Law, Science) to pursue career goals. Honours study is available as an additional year in most majors offered and adds extra value to an undergraduate degree.
The Australian School of Business offers a summer term option (November to January) for students wishing to fast track their studies.
For more information visit the Australian School of Business website www.asb.unsw.edu.au, call (02) 9385 3507 or email businessinfo@unsw.edu.au
Important informationUNSW will be reviewing all undergraduate programs in 2011 with a view to simplifying program structures and enhancing academic coherence. This will improve program quality, strengthen academic advisement and enable students to better understand program and course requirements. Prospective 2012 students will be informed of substantive program changes (if any). |
| CSP | Commonwealth-supported place (used to be called HECS: includes upfront HECS payment and deferred payment through HECS-HELP). |
| N/A | Selection criteria other than the ATAR used; or the course is not offered to current Year 12 applicants. |
| A+C | Combination of ATAR and additional selection criteria used. |
| nc | New course offered through UAC, no cut-off available. |
| n/o | No offers made in 2011 , no cut-off available. |