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Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

Degree Type Bachelor

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

SATAC Code N/A

2012
ATAR
80.25

  • Program Outline
    The Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) is designed to provide students with a sound background in business, together with an understanding of marketing’s role within and between organisations. People seeking careers in marketing are expected to have well-developed decision-making skills and to be innovative in their approach to business problems and situations. As a result the marketing courses are combined with general business studies, and the development of practical skills and knowledge is integrated with an understanding of current theories and the latest research. This degree not only provides grounding in marketing theory, but also provides opportunities to prepare marketing reports and plans, undertake a diagnostic case study of an exporting firm, analyse advertisements in a variety of media, and apply market research as part of a group project that focuses on a real business problem.
  • Assessment

    May include, but not limited to: Examinations, Group Assignments, Individual Assignments, Consulting Projects, Presentations, Quizzes, Tests, Tutorial Work as prescribed within each course.

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  • Admission and Fee Information

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant?

    2012 CSP ATAR 80.25
    2012 CSP IB 27
    Annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $9,250
    Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
    Deferment? Yes - 2 year
    Enquiries University Contact 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 Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

    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 Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
    • 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.
    • Other Entry Pathways
    How to Apply

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant?

    International ATAR 80
    IB 27
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $28,000
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    CRICOS 001521M
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 80
    IB 27
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    A-Level 9
    UEC [Malaysia] 15
    SAT [US] 1770
    OSSD OAC [Canadian Pre-U] 75
    Eynesbury Foundation Program 380
    Bradford Foundation Program 77
    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: $28,000
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
  • Study Plans

    The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (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.

    Current students, please visit the below link for your study plan templates:

    http://www.adelaide.edu.au/professions/hub/ug/downloads/

    Level I

     Core courses

    Electives 

    • Four Level I Electives*
    Level II

    Core courses

    Electives 

    • Four Level II Electives
    Level III

    Core courses

    • MARKETNG 3502: Market Research III  
    • MARKETNG 3503: Marketing Strategy and Project III  
    • A further 6 units of MARKETNG III courses

    Electives 

    • Four Level III electives

  • Career Opportunities
    The degree is designed to equip you for future business roles such as: market planner, sales manager, brand marketer, product and advertising manager, retail manager, public relations officer, advertising executive, service manager and market researcher.

    Potential careers

    Advertising Officer, Market Researcher, Marketer / Marketing Manager, Public Relations Officer / Publicist, Advertising / Wine Promoter, Marketing - Agriculture, Food & Wine, Marketing Planner, Product Development Manager, Product Manager, Product and Advertising Manager, Public Relations Officer, Food Marketer, Tourism, Wine Marketing

  • Graduate Attributes
  • Professional Accreditation

    The University's business programs have been awarded a five year international accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) http://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/ 

    AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than 5% of the world's business schools.

    This means the University of Adelaide's Business Degrees are recognised internationally for their high quality and successful graduates.

     

    This program enables students to gain credit towards Certified Professional Marketer (CPM) status awarded by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI). This professional accreditation, recognised throughout Australia and the Pacific Basin, signals a full professional in the marketing area.

     

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  • Further Information

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    Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)

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Last updated: Wednesday, 27 Feb 2013

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