Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) B.Com(IB)

2010

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.

Related Programs

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of International Studies

Admission Information

Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant?

2009 CSP IB	27
2009 CSP TER	80
HESS group	General
Annual tuition fees	Commonwealth-supported place: $8,859
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
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, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent higher education in the last 2 years 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

Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission

International applicants

Not an international applicant?

International TER	80
IB	26
IELTS Total	6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $24,150
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Equivalent Scores

International TER	80
IB	26
IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing	6 5.5 5.5 6 6

How to Apply

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

International TER	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 a complete description, see the program rules.

For students commencing Level 1 in 2010:  

 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

Graduate Attributes

Commerce Undergraduate Program Graduate Attributes

Program Rules

Business School

Further Information

Useful Links

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