Handbook

Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce (International), which includes a one year international exchange component, is a highly valued business qualification. The program is designed for students who want to complement their business degree with international studies (including asian studies, european studies or languages), and also for those students who want to … For more content click the Read More button below. Highly regarded by industryProvides students with business fundamentals and the option to explore their interestsPrepares students academically, technically and professionallyEquips students with the skills and knowledge to pursue a variety of career options in business organisations, government and non-government agencies, nationally and internationallyAllows students to obtain accreditation in the fields of accounting, marketing and human resource managementThe international exchange component develops students' international experience and outlook

Highly regarded by industry
Provides students with business fundamentals 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 in business organisations, government and non-government agencies, nationally and internationally
Allows students to obtain accreditation in the fields of accounting, marketing and human resource management
The international exchange component develops students' international experience and outlook

Program Structure

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

Disciplinary Component144 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 144 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Integrated First Year Core Courses48 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 48 UOC of the following courses.

COMM1100

6 UOC

Business Decision Making

COMM1110

6 UOC

Evidence-Based Problem Solving

COMM1120

6 UOC

Collaboration and Innovation in Business

Global Business Environments

COMM1170

6 UOC

Organisational Resources

Data, Insights and Decisions

myBCom International

International Depth courses24 Units of Credit:

Students must complete MGMT2102 prior to their exchange and MGMT3110 upon their return.

12 UOC of Studies of the Region courses are to be completed as part of the 48 UOC completed while undertaking the compulsory 1 year exchange at an overseas institution. Students may complete COMM6512 or two COMM6513 courses to meet this requirement. Approved Studies of the Region courses must relate to the country or region of the COP (Commerce Overseas Program) placement - for example, language of the region, history of the region, geography of the region, politics or business practices of the regions - or be international or global in nature

COMM6512

12 UOC

12 Units of Credit Studies of the Region Requirements

COMM6513

6 UOC

6 Units of Credit Studies of the Region Requirements

MGMT2102

6 UOC

Managing Across Cultures

MGMT3110

6 UOC

Integrative Seminar in Global Business

Commerce Major

Students must complete a 48 UOC within a specified discipline (Commerce major) with at least 18 UOC of Level 3 courses to meet program requirements. 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.

Please Note: Students may need to complete additional commerce course(s) to ensure they fulfil the 96 UOC of Commerce depth requirement.

Business Sustainability and Social Impact

Behavioural Economics

International Business

Cybersecurity Management

Human Resource Management

MGMTJ1

48 UOC

Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship

TABLC1

48 UOC

Taxation

International-labelled Course Requirement

Where an 'International-labelled' Course is offered within a Business Major, students must complete 6 UOC of these courses towards their major requirement.

ACCT3601 - Global Financial Reporting and Analysis
ECON2111 - Introduction to Economic Development
ECON2322 - European Economic Development
ECON3104 - International Macroeconomics
ECON3116 - International Trade Theory and Policy
FINS3616 - International Business Finance
FINS3650 - International Banking
MARK2071 - International and Global Marketing
MGMT2101 - International Business and Multinational Operations
MGMT3102 - Asia-Pacific Business
MGMT3701 - Legal Aspects of Employment
TABL2756 - International Business Tax
TABL2790 - Legal Environment of Asian Business
TABL3791 - International Business Law

Focussed International Studies24 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 24 UOC in a single International Studies subject area offered by the Faculty of Arts, Design, and Architecture. Focussed International Studies subject options align with the Optional Second Majors or Minors (International) listed below.

Optional Second Major or Minor (International)

Students with free electives available may use their free electives to take additional courses and complete a major or minor in their chosen Focussed International Studies area, if they wish.

Advanced Chinese Studies

Advanced French Studies

Advanced Japanese Studies

Advanced Korean Studies

POLSG1

48 UOC

Politics and International Relations

SPANI1

48 UOC

Spanish Studies

Prescribed Work Integrated Learning Course (WIL)

Students must complete a 6 UOC Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course of the below courses within their program to meet the minimum requirement of 150 hours of professional work. Where students complete mandatory WIL in the non-Commerce component of the Double Degree, the 150 hours minimum requirement does not apply to the Commerce component of the program.

Business WIL Courses

This course can count as a Business free elective or where applicable, can count as a Commerce major elective.

COMM2222

6 UOC

Industry Experience Program

COMM2233

6 UOC

Industry Consulting Project

COMM2244

6 UOC

Future of Work Project

COMM3020

6 UOC

Global Business Practicum

COMM3030

6 UOC

Social Entrepreneurship Practicum

COMM3101

6 UOC

Industry Experience Placement 1

COMM3202

6 UOC

Industry Experience Placement 2

TABL3033

6 UOC

UNSW Tax and Business Advisory Clinic

Non-Business WIL Courses

This course can count as a Free Elective or General Education course.

Note: Students in Commerce Double Degrees have the option of meeting the mandatory WIL requirement in the non-Commerce component of the Double Degree. However these courses will not contribute towards the 96 UOC minimum Business UOC requirement.

WIL Experience Term (Multi-Term)

CDEV3100

6 UOC

Practice of Work (Online)

CDEV3200

6 UOC

Co-NNECTIONS Placement

CDEV3300

6 UOC

Global Practice of Work

Final Year Synthesis of Learning

Students must complete either a 6 UOC Synthesis of Learning Course, or a 0 UOC Synthesis Experience.

Students who complete a Synthesis course that is also a Work Integrated Learning course within a major, will meet a major elective, WIL and Synthesis requirement.

ACCT3583

6 UOC

Strategic Value Management

ACTL3192

6 UOC

Retirement Saving and Spending Over the Lifecycle

Industry Consulting Project

COMM2244

6 UOC

Future of Work Project

COMM3000

6 UOC

Evidence-based Intervention Design and Evaluation

COMM3020

6 UOC

Global Business Practicum

COMM3030

6 UOC

Social Entrepreneurship Practicum

COMM3090

0 UOC

Synthesis of Learning Experience

COMM3501

6 UOC

Quantitative Business Analytics

Solving Complex Strategy and Policy Problems

MGMT3110

6 UOC

Integrative Seminar in Global Business

TABL3033

6 UOC

UNSW Tax and Business Advisory Clinic

Optional Second Major or Minor (Commerce)

Students with free elective space available may choose to use their free electives to complete a second Commerce major or an additional commerce minor.

If a student chooses to complete 2 commerce majors and the majors have a Integrated First Year (IFY) core course in common, they are permitted to double count a maximum of 6 UOC of this overlap unless specified otherwise.

Students completing a major sequence with courses in common which are not part of the IFY courses may only count the overlap towards one major and must replace this course within the other major with a major elective of the same level or higher (e.g. Level 3 core course for a Level 3 major elective).

Behavioural Economics

International Business

Cybersecurity Management

Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship

MGMTH1

48 UOC

Human Resource Management

TABLC1

48 UOC

Taxation

Minimum UNSW Business School UOC

Overseas Study Program (Exchange)

Students must complete a 48 UOC Overseas Study Program, comprising a one-year exchange at an approved overseas university. The 48 UOC includes 12 UOC of Studies of the Region courses.

Studies of the Region courses are separate to the Commerce depth component and the Focussed International Studies component. The Studies of the Region courses need to be approved by the UNSW Business School Student Centre.

To proceed on the Commerce Overseas Program (COP) students must have achieved satisfactory academic progress in their first and second years of study and must fulfil the requirements of the University's Exchange Program.

Upon returning from exchange, 48 UOC is required to the transferred to your BCom(Intl) program. Students who fail to meet this requirement are advised to contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre.

Maximum Level 1 Courses

Level 2 and 3 Maturity Requirements

Free Electives

Students can take up to a maximum of 60 UOC of Free Electives. The number of Free electives will vary depending on the chosen Commerce major and whether the Work Integrated Learning course and/or Synthesis is being completed under the major.

Students may choose to complete an optional second major/minor using their free electives.

Please note: GEN coded courses cannot count as a Free elective.

any course

Enrolment Disclaimer

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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.

Program Requirements

Internship, Placement and Exchange Opportunities

Students will have a WIL opportunity in this program. Students apply for exchange with an overseas partner institution.

Progression Requirements

Overseas study requirementBCom (Intl) - Students are required to study overseas. This means they are subject to visa requirements, both here and overseas. But students are not compelled to go to any particular destination. Students who find themselves unable to go overseas may (under certain conditions) drop back to the B Com pass degree.

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)

Honours Pathway

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.

For more information, please visit the link above.

Current Students Pass With Distinction

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

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Domestic Students

Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)

International Students

Additional Expenses and Resources

The resourcing of these students is covered by the current resourcing for the existing 3538 program.

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Commerce (International)

3558

192 Units of Credit

Overview

Program Structure

Enrolment Disclaimer

Program Requirements

Internship, Placement and Exchange Opportunities

Progression Requirements

Associated Programs

Similar Program

Honours Pathway

Professional Outcomes

Professional Recognition

Career Opportunities

Recognition of Achievement

Additional Information

Program Fees

Additional Expenses and Resources

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions