Overview
The Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) (Honours) is a highly valued and unique business qualification. It provides high-achieving students with a strong, 4-year academic program, integrated with:(i) Fully assessable industry placement experiences that enable students to work with some of Australia's leading employers.(ii) Research training via advanced disciplinary and methodology courses … For more content click the Read More button below.
The BCom (Co-op) (Honours) combines the requirements of the degree with 18 months of coordinated industry placement at three different sponsoring organisations. The industry placement extends outside university semesters.
A scholarship is payable from funds donated by the sponsoring organisations, and entry to the program is limited to students awarded a scholarship through the BCom (Co-op) (Honours) selection procedures administered by UNSW Co-op Program Office. For baseline requirements to the UNSW Co-op program visit the future students page.Program benefits:
Highly regarded by industryProvides students with the fundamentals of business and the option to explore their interestsPrepares students academically, technically and professionallyEquips students with the skills and knowledge to pursue a variety of career optionsAllows students to qualify for professional accreditation in a range of areas
Learning Outcomes
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Teamwork: participate collaboratively and responsibly in teams, and reflect on their own teamwork, and on the team's processes and ability to achieve outcomes.
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Advanced knowledge of a disciplinary field: apply a highly developed understanding of the theoretical concepts and body of knowledge in the relevant field
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Critical thinking and problem solving: identify and research issues in business situations, analyse, evaluate and critically reflect on ideas and practice in the relevant field, and propose appropriate and well-justified solutions.
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Communication: communicate effectively and confidently in oral and written forms, in a diverse range of contexts
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Workplace Skills: conduct themselves in a professional manner in the work environment, communicate effectively in diverse workplace situations and be able to apply discipline knowledge and understanding to real business problems with initiative and self-direction.
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Social and cultural implications: identify social and cultural implications of business situations.
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Research capability: plan and execute a piece of research with some independence
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Ethical, environmental and sustainability implications: identify and assess ethical, environmental and/or sustainability considerations in business decision-making and practice.
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Program Structure
Students must complete 192 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
Disciplinary Component180 Units of Credit:
General Education12 Units of Credit:
Excluded courses
Program Constraints
Maturity Rule
Enrolment Disclaimer
Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
Admission Requirements
Special Admission Requirements
Interview
Other
Questionnaire
Program Requirements
Compulsory Training Component
The BCom (Co-op) (Honours) combines the requirements of the degree with 18 months of coordinated industry placement at three different sponsoring organisations. The industry placement extends outside university semesters.
Progression Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum WAM of 75 to remain within the program. If a student's WAM falls below 75, they may be either transferred into either 3554 B Commerce (Co-op) or 3502 B Commerce. The exact program will be dependent on the student's WAM.
For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression
Associated Programs
Similar Program
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom3502 - Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)3554 - Commerce (Co-op)
Bachelor of Commerce (International) - BCom(Int)3558 - Commerce (International)
Bachelor of Information Systems (Co-op) (Honours) - BIS(Co-op)(Hons)3964 - Information Systems (Co-op) (Honours)
Professional Outcomes
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of various professional organisations according to the area of specialisation completed. For further information on professional recognition please contact UNSW Business School. [https://www.business.unsw.edu.au/professionalrecognition/undergraduate]
Career Opportunities
Accountant, business analyst, graduate economist, international trade officer, investment banker, network analyst, recruitment consultant, marketing coordinator, tax consultant, stockbroker, wealth/funds management analyst.
Recognition of Achievement
University Medal
Honours Classes
Additional Information
Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks
Contact The Nucleus: Student Hub for advice.
Tel: + 61 2 9385 8500
Location: The Nucleus: Student Hub, Level 2, in the Main Library (UNSW map location F21)
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Program Fees
At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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