Handbook

Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) is a highly valued and unique business qualification. It provides high-achieving students with a strong, 4-year academic program, integrated with fully assessable industry placement experiences that enable students to work with some of Australia's leading employers. The degree is also flexible enough to allow students … For more content click the Read More button below. 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

The Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) is a highly valued and unique business qualification. It provides high-achieving students with a strong, 4-year academic program, integrated with fully assessable industry placement experiences that enable students to work with some of Australia's leading employers. The degree is also flexible enough to allow students to design a program which aligns their interests and career ambitions in accounting, finance, marketing or information systems with other areas of business.

Program benefits:

Highly regarded by industry
Provides students with the fundamentals of business and the option to explore their interests
Prepares students academically, technically and professionally
Equips students with the skills and knowledge to pursue a variety of career options
Allows students to qualify for professional accreditation in a range of areas

Learning Outcomes

Business knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.

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Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.

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Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.

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Teamwork: Students will interact and collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose or fulfil a common business project, and reflect critically on the process and the outcomes.

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Responsible business practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.

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Global and cultural competence: Students will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse environments.

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Leadership development: Students will develop the capacity to take initiative, encourage forward thinking and bring about innovation, while effectively influencing others to achieve desired results.

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Workplace skills: Graduates will be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner in the work environment, communicate effectively in diverse workplace situations, and apply discipline knowledge and understanding to real business problems with initiative and self-direction.

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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 192 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Disciplinary Component132 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 132 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree.

Integrated First Year48 Units of Credit:

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

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Co-op Specialisations

Students must complete a Commerce major in the disciplinary area of their Co-op scholarship (84 UOC - i.e. 48 UOC disciplinary courses plus 36 UOC Industry Training). The major must contain at least 18 UOC at level 3.

Please note, this 48 UOC includes 1 course from the Integrated First Year (IFY) core. This means that students will complete 42 UOC in specified disciplinary courses outside the IFY core in addition to 36 UOC Industry Training.

Final Year Synthesis of Learning

Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses

Optional Second Business or Language Majors

Completion of a Business or Language major/minor is optional. Students may choose a maximum of one major or minor listed below.

Level 2,3 and 4 Maturity Requirements

Minimum and Maximum Level 1 UOC

Minimum UNSW Business School UOC

Free Electives

General Education12 Units of Credit:

Students must take at least 12 UOC of any General Education course. Please note: Students enrolled in programs within the UNSW Business School cannot take General Education courses offered by the UNSW Business School (i.e. GENC code). Please be mindful of excluded courses for Commerce (Co-op) students.

Students must complete at least 48 UOC before enrolling in General Education courses.

Excluded courses

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.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Limitations on Recognition of Prior Learning

Special Admission Requirements

Interview

Other

Questionnaire

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):

Program Requirements

Compulsory Training Component

The BCom (Co-op) combines the requirements of the degree with 18 months of coordinated industry placement at three different sponsoring organisations. Industry placement extends outside university semesters.

Progression Requirements

Students must maintain a WAM of at least 65. The minimum WAM may be higher in some Co-op disciplines.

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 (International) - BCom(Int)3558 - Commerce (International)

Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) (Honours) - BCom(Co-op)(Hons)3565 - Commerce (Co-op) (Honours)

Bachelor of Information Systems (Co-op) (Honours) - BIS(Co-op)(Hons)3964 - Information Systems (Co-op) (Honours)

Honours Pathway

Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) (Honours) - BCom(Co-op)(Hons)3565 - Commerce (Co-op) (Honours)

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - BCom (Hons)4501 - Commerce (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.unsw.edu.au/business/about-us/accreditation

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

Award of Pass with Distinction

The Award of Pass with Distinction is awarded when a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award Pass with Distinction except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

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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

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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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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Undergraduate

Typical duration:

4 Year(s)

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face (includes blended)

Intake Period

Term 1

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

192

AQF Level

Level 7

Award Type

Bachelor

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)

UAC Code

424600

Commerce (Co-op)

3554

192 Units of Credit