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Bachelor of Commerce

Degree Type Bachelor

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

SATAC Code N/A

2012
ATAR
TBC

  • Program Outline

    The study of commerce provides an understanding of the areas of knowledge that are fundamental to the administration and management of businesses. Commerce deals with activities within and between businesses and includes disciplines such as marketing, management, commercial law and electronic commerce.

    The University of Adelaide Business School offers the following business degrees:

    • Bachelor of Commerce

    The Bachelor of Commerce is a high demand degree that is valued by employers. The academic program provides students with more than a vocational degree with technical business skills. It develops analytical and decision-making skills to prepare students for future leadership roles. It is a flexible business degree providing specialisations in the specific career areas of international business, management and marketing. Critical thinking and communication skills are developed throughout the academic program to enable graduates to deal effectively with a continually changing business environment.

    • Bachelor of Commerce (International Business)

    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. This academic program offers opportunities for studies that can lead to careers in the increasingly important field of international business

    • Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

    Management is the process of administering and coordinating an organisation's resources efficiently and effectively in an effort to achieve goals. The Bachelor of Commerce (Management) will help students develop the skills required to successfully manage changes in work structures, process and product technologies, employment relations and organisational culture. The program lays the foundations for the acquisition of the technical, human and social skills that managers require, human resource management and international management studies which are rounded off by looking at the core management function of crafting and implementing strategy. 

    • Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

    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.

    For further information on admission requirements and procedures, please contact :

    Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre
    97 Tank Road, Teochew Building Level 3
    Singapore 238066
    Email
    Phone: +65 6738 2910

  • Program Structure

    Please contact :

    Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre
    97 Tank Road, Teochew Building Level 3
    Singapore 238066
    Email
    Phone: +65 6738 2910

  • Assessment

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

  • Related Programs
  • 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?

    Not offered to domestic students.

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant?

    International ATAR 80
    IB 27
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    CRICOS 999999A
    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
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
  • Areas of Specialisation

    Please contact :

    Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre
    97 Tank Road, Teochew Building Level 3
    Singapore 238066
    Email
    Phone: +65 6738 2910

  • 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.

    Bachelor of Commerce

    Courses (choose 12):
    • Consumer Behaviour II
    • Corporate Responsibility for Global
    • Business III
    • Human Resource Management III#
    • International Business II
    • International Financial Institutions & Markets I
    • International Management III
    • International Marketing III
    • International Trade & Investment Policy II
    • Legal Aspects of International Business III
    • Managing Conflict and Change III
    • Market Research III
    • Market Strategy and Project III+
    • Marketing Communications III
    • Organisational Behaviour II
    • Organisational Dynamics II
    • Strategic Management III 
    • Systems Thinking for a Complex World II
    Notes:
    # requires pre-requisite of Organisational Behaviour II
    + requires pre-requisite of Market Research III
    Please click here for course description


    Bachelor of Commerce (International Business)

    7 Core CoursesElectives (choose 5)
    • Corporate Responsibility for Global Business III
    • International Business II
    • International Financial Institutions & Markets I
    • International Management III
    • International Marketing III
    • International Trade & Investment Policy II
    • Legal Aspects of International Business III 
    • Consumer Behaviour II
    • Human Resource Management III#
    • Market Research III
    • Market Strategy and Project III+
    • Marketing Communications III
    • Organisational Behaviour II
    • Organisational Dynamics II
    • Strategic Management III
    • Systems Thinking for a Complex World II
    Notes:
    # requires pre-requisite of Organisational Behaviour II
    + requires pre-requisite of Market Research III
    Please click here for course description

    Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

    6 Core CoursesElectives (choose 6)
    • Human Resource Management III#
    • International Business II
    • International Management III
    • Managing Conflict and Change III
    • Organisational Behaviour II
    • Organisational Dynamics II
    • Strategic Management III
    • Consumer Behaviour II
    • Corporate Responsibility for Global Business III
    • International Financial Institutions & Markets I
    • International Marketing III
    • International Trade & Investment Policy II
    • Legal Aspects of International Business III 
    • Market Research III
    • Market Strategy and Project III+
    • Marketing Communications III
    • Organisational Behaviour II
    • Systems Thinking for a Complex World II
    Notes:
    # requires pre-requisite of Organisational Behaviour II
    + requires pre-requisite of Market Research III
    Please click here for course description


    Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

    5 Core CoursesElectives (choose 7)
    • Consumer Behaviour II
    • International Marketing III
    • Market Research III
    • Market Strategy and Project III+
    • Marketing Communications III
    • Corporate Responsibility for Global Business III
    • Human Resource Management III#
    • International Business II
    • International Financial Institutions & Markets I
    • International Management III
    • International Trade & Investment Policy II
    • Legal Aspects of International Business III
    • Managing Conflict and Change III
    • Organisational Behaviour II
    • Organisational Dynamics II
    • Strategic Management III
    • Systems Thinking for a Complex World II
    Notes:
    # requires pre-requisite of Organisational Behaviour II
    + requires pre-requisite of Market Research III
    Please click here for course description
  • Career Opportunities

    Bachelor of Commerce (International Business)

    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.

    Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

    Managers are required in organisations of various sizes, including public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Career opportunities also exist for administrators and social researchers.

    Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

    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

    Business Manager, Communications Analyst, Data Analyst, Econometrician, Economist, Entrepreneur, Industrial Organiser, Planning Officer / Urban Planner, Statistician

  • 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.

    Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

    The Bachelor of Commerce (Management) is designed for students who wish to gain a recognised qualification that leads to membership of professional associations such as the Australian Institute of Management and the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). The degree meets the educational requirement for the AIM (SA) qualification of Certified Professional Manager (CPMgr). In addition, this qualification requires a minimum of five years work experience with three years in a supervisory position.

    Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

    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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Last updated: Wednesday, 27 Feb 2013

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