130099 v.2 Bachelor of Commerce

Introduction

The Bachelor of Commerce programs are very relevant to the requirements of today's world, with considerable emphasis on decision-making, trends in technology and associated work patterns, and other aspects of management in the highly competitive business arena which now exists. Curtin's undergraduate commerce programs are designed to provide professional expertise in one of 28 single areas of specialisation or one of 71 double discipline areas, and a range of other skills. In recent years graduates with the Curtin commerce degree have had no difficulty in finding employment. Many are already in senior management positions in Western Australia and other parts of Australia as well as in South-East Asia. Besides the theoretical concepts, the programs also emphasise the application of knowledge to commerce and industry. Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce with suitable work experience may be considered for admission to graduate courses in Curtin Business School.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None. TEE Applicable Mathematics or Discrete Mathematics desirable. Applicants without mathematics will be considered, and if admitted may be required to study Business Mathematics 015 in year one of their course.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Duration and Availability

This course is three years (six semesters) full-time or equivalent part-time study. The courses are available on a full-time, part-time and, to a limited extent, external study basis. For full-time students, most classes are scheduled in the daytime, but evening attendance may be necessary for a few units. Part-time students generally attend evening classes, but are encouraged to attend day classes if convenient.

Professional Recognition

The Curtin Business Schools courses are designed wherever possible to conform with the membership standards of the relevant professional bodies with which students are likely to become associated after graduation. Accounting, accounting and accounting technologies, accounting and marketing, accounting and small business, accounting and business law, accounting and taxation, accounting and finance, accounting and information systems, accounting and banking, accounting and corporate and resources administration and accounting and sports administration graduates are eligible to apply for membership of CPA Australia after a qualifying period, or to enter into the Institute of Chartered Accountants CA Year, subject to that institute's employment conditions. Graduates of Economics single or double majors are eligible for Associate Professional Membership of the Economic Society of Australia (WA Branch).

Professional Recognition Continued

Graduates in financial planning are eligible for associate membership with the Financial Planning Association after relevant work experience requirements are completed. These programs also meet the educational requirements for entry to the Certified Financial Planner program. Graduates in information systems and information technology majors meet the academic requirements for membership of the Australian Computer Society. Membership of the Australian Marketing Institute is open to marketing and public relations graduates. Graduates in the policy sciences major may gain admission to the Royal Australian Institute of Public Administration. Graduates in marketing, human resource management and industrial relations, public sector management, public relations and marketing are eligible to apply for membership to the Australian Institute of Management. Graduates in the property single major are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Valuers and Land Economists, the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Further Information

All units in the single majors, double majors and minors may be chosen as electives. Students are encouraged to enrol in electives from outside their main field of specialisation, including units from other Divisions, for example, language or social sciences units. Students who intend to undertake questionnaire surveys on or off-campus are required to discuss their proposed surveys with the Dean of Students, Curtin Business School.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.