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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

308516 v.1 Foundation Certificate of Commerce

Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

A preparation course equivalent to Year 12 for entry into higher level studies at degree level in commerce that provides an introduction to a wide range of curriculum areas. Completion of the course will entitle students to progress to a Diploma of Commerce, a course accredited by Curtin University of Technology with academic standards equivalent to those in year one of the Bachelor of Commerce. This course will be offered for a pilot period of three years.

Duration and Availability

The course is two trimesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Other CRICOS Codes

Codes for Sydney - 054364C (36 weeks), 055196F (52 weeks).

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Trimester 1S
308518 v.1   Bus 100 - Accounting 4.0 25.0
308519 v.1   Bus 102 - Communications 4.0 25.0
308520 v.1   Bus 103 - Economics 4.0 25.0
308521 v.1   Bus 104 - Mathematics 4.0 25.0
  OR  
308522 v.1   Bus 105 - Statistics 4.0 25.0
308523 v.1   Bus 107 - Intro to Computing 4.0 25.0
308524 v.1   Bus 108 - Management 4.0 25.0
  OR  
308525 v.1   Bus 109 - Marketing 4.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  200.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Trimester 1S Hrs/Wk Credit
308526 v.1   Bus 110 - Legal Studies 4.0 25.0
308527 v.1   Com 105 - Mass Communication II 4.0 25.0
308528 v.1   Com 102 - Introduction to Systems Analysis 4.0 25.0
308529 v.1   Com 104 - Mass Communication I 4.0 25.0
308530 v.1   Com 100 - Information Design 4.0 25.0
308531 v.1   Com 101 - Programming 4.0 25.0