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Bachelor of Commerce (International Business)

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Bachelor

Duration 3 years full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code N/A

2009
ATAR 80

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  • Program Outline
    The Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in international business management. The academic program provides a broad foundation in business as well as specialised studies in international management and international marketing.  In addition, students undertake a semester of study abroad, approved cultural study courses and/or a foreign language.  This academic program offers opportunities for studies that can lead to careers in the increasingly important field of international business.
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  • Admission and Fee Information

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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant? ?

    2009 CSP ATAR 80
    2009 CSP IB 27
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Commonwealth-supported place: $8,859
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Year 12 applicants
    You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
    Alternative entry pathways
    • Higher Education applicants
      You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
    • VET applicants
      You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked manually according to your TAFE results.
    • Special Entry applicants
      You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements are not considered for entry into the Bachelor of Commerce and your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    How to Apply ?

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    International ATAR 80
    IB 26
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $24,150
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 80
    IB 26
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    How to Apply ?

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

    International ATAR 80
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $24,150
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    For students commencing Level 1 in 2010:  

    Level I

     Core courses

    Electives

    •   Three level I electives.    
    Level II

    Core courses

    Electives

    • Four Level II electives
    Level III

    (PLEASE NOTE: Course codes below are only applicable from 2010)

    Core courses

    • COMMLAW 3502: Legal Aspects of International Business
    • COMMGMT 3500: International Management III
    • MARKETNG 3501: International Marketing III
    • INTBUS 3000: Social Challenges for Global Business III

    Electives:

    •  Four Level III electives

     Additional requirements:

    Either:
    one semester of study undertaken at an approved overseas institution (12 units) and at least one Level II Humanities and Social Sciences course (3 units),
    or
    at least two approved cultural studies courses (6 units) from the list of courses provided in the Undergraduate Handbook, or study of a foreign language (at least 12 units). 

     

  • Career Opportunities
    The degree is designed for those who wish to work in a general management position within a company involved in international business, or for those who can bring such expertise to public bodies such as government.  Career opportunities include business consultant, export / import trade, international trade or business analyst.

    Potential careers

    Business Consultant, Export / Import trade, International Trade or Business Analyst, Manager / Business Management, Business Analyst, Diplomatic corps, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence Officer

  • Graduate Attributes

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