Bachelor of Commerce (Management) B.Com(Mgt)
2008

Program Outline

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 first year of the degree provides students with the background necessary for a career in business and includes core courses in accounting, economics and business data analysis.  The second year courses lay the foundations for the acquisition of the technical, human and social skills that managers require, and the third year includes human resource management and international management studies which are rounded off by looking at the core management function of crafting and implementing strategy.

Related Programs

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Master of Commerce (Performance Management)

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	2007 Commonwealth-supported TER: 83.2 2007 Fee-paying TER: 80 Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
How to apply:	Application and Admission
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $8,499 Australian Full-fee place: $16,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 IB 26 A-Level 9 UEC [Malaysia] 15 SAT [US] 1770 ISC & CBSE [India] 75%
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $16,890
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

For students commencing Level 1 in 2009:

*Additional requirements

Two of the following courses must be included as electives in the above study plan:

• COMMLAW 1004: Commercial Law I(S)
• PHIL 1101: Argument and Critical Thinking
• MARKETNG_2500: Marketing II
• CORPFIN_2500: Business Finance II
• ACCTING_2500: Management Accounting II   
• INTBUS_2500: International Business II
• English for Professional Purposes OR Professional English (ESL)
• Professional Ethics
• Culture, Globalisation and Power

Career Opportunities

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.

Potential careers

Manager / Business Management, Management Consultant, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Human Resource Manager

Graduate Attributes

Commerce Undergraduate Program Graduate Attributes

Professional Accreditation

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.

Useful Links

• Program Information Leaflet
• Business School
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form

Program Rules

School of Commerce