Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
| Course Code | FH027 |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Credit Points Required | 144 |
| CRICOS code | 012849G |
Description
This three year (full-time) program provides students with the opportunity to study in areas that are of particular relevance to the management and conduct of business, such as accounting, business information systems, commercial law, econometrics, economics, finance, industrial relations and human resource management, international business, management, management decision sciences, and marketing. Depending on the units of study chosen, this award course may also be recognised by CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the Australian Computer Society, and the Australian Human Resources Institute.
Course Rules
To be awarded the Bachelor of Commerce, students must successfully complete a total of 144 credit points, comprising:
- 11 core units of study (66 credit points)
- a major or an extended major selected from the Commerce subject areas
- a second major or elective units of study selected from the Commerce subject areas or from the Faculties of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Arts, Education and Social Work or Science.
- No more than 60 credit points in junior units of study (1000-level)
- At least 96 credit points in units of study from the Faculty of Economics and Business (no more than 48 credit points in units from another faculty).
Please Note: Students who commenced their degree in 2006 may complete their degree under the 2006 degree resolutions outlined in the 2006 Faculty Handbook. Students who commenced prior to 2010 must complete their degree under the degree resolutions of the year they commenced. (Please refer to the Handbook of the year of commencement for details).
Core units of study
Junior units of study (42 credit points):
- ACCT1001 Accounting 1A
- ACCT1002 Accounting 1B
- ECMT1010 Business and Economic Statistics A
- ECON1001 Introductory Microeconomics
- ECON1002 Introductory Macroeconomics
- INFS1000 Digital Business Innovation (formerly titled 'Business Information Systems Foundations' in 2009)
- MKTG1001 Marketing Principles
Senior units of study (24 credit points):
- CISS2001 Business in the Global Environment
- FINC2011 Corporate Finance I
- WORK2218 People and Organisations
- ECOF3001 Business Strategy
Please Note: Students who commenced their degree prior to 2008, may complete either CISS2001 or GOVT2558 to meet core unit requirements for their degree.
Majors and Extended Majors
Students must complete at least one Commerce major (or extended major) from the options listed in the table below to meet degree requirements. For most majors, students must complete at least 36 credit points in senior units of study (usually six units) in a single subject area. For an extended major, students must complete at least 48 credit points in senior units (usually eight units) in a single subject area. The exact requirements for majors differ and students should refer to the individual majors listed below for details.
Commerce subject areas for majors
Students may select additional majors and/or electives offered by the Faculty of Economics and Business or from the Faculties of Arts, Science, Education and Social Work, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources or from other faculties of the University of Sydney (subject to approval by the Faculty of Economics and Business). For details of majors from other faculties, students should consult the handbook for the relevant faculty (http://www.usyd.edu.au/handbooks).
Due to prerequisites and other limitations not all combinations of majors are possible. Senior units of study cannot be counted towards more than one major or extended major.
Enrolment Guide
Junior units of study
- Students must complete the seven core junior units (as listed above)
- any additional junior units of study required as prerequisites for any major/s they wish to complete.
- any junior units they may wish to complete as electives
For requirements for individual Economics and Business majors students should refer to the Subject areas for undergraduate majors and electives. For details of majors from other faculties, students should consult the relevant handbook of the other faculty (http://www.usyd.edu.au/handbooks/).
Senior units of study
- Students must complete the four senior core units as listed above (ECOF3001 Business Strategy is usually completed in a student's third year of enrolment);
- all senior units required for their Commerce major; and
- any additional senior units required for additional majors and/or electives.
For requirements for individual Economics and Business majors, students should refer to the Subject areas for undergraduate majors and electives. For details of majors from other faculties, students should consult the relevant handbook of the other faculty(http://www.usyd.edu.au/handbooks/).
Due to prerequisites and other limitations not all combinations of majors are possible.
Bachelor of Commerce (generic program of study)
The following table below shows a degree progression example for a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce on a full-time basis undertaking four units of study per semester.
| Year / Semester | Unit of study 1 | Unit of study 2 | Unit of study 3 | Unit of study 4 | Total credit point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | junior core | junior core | junior core | junior core OR junior requirement for major OR junior elective | 24 |
Year 1 | junior core | junior core | junior core | junior core (or senior core) OR junior requirement for major OR junior elective | 24 |
| Year 2 Semester 1 | senior for major | junior OR senior core | senior core | senior elective OR senior for 2nd major | 24 |
| Year 2 Semester 2 | senior for major | junior OR senior core | senior core | senior elective OR senior for 2nd major | 24 |
| Year 3 Semester 1 | senior for major | senior for major | senior elective OR senior for 2nd major | senior elective OR senior for 2nd major | 24 |
| Year 3 Semester 2 | senior for major | senior for major | senior elective OR senior for 2nd major | 24 |
Note. More core units than the six shown in this table can be completed in a students first year of study if desired and all senior core units including the capstone unit, ECOF3001 Business Strategy, are offered for both Semester 1 and Semester 2 enrolments in 2010.
Degree Progression Examples - majors and major combinations
Please click on the links below to download some of the example major/unit of study combinations for the Bachelor of Commerce program.
Please Note. The information listed in these program of study examples are meant as a guide only. The information is intended for students who commenced their degree from 2009. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study and majors (see information at the bottom of this web page. Students are advised to plan their degree based upon their individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if they need any assistance in planning their progression in their degree. For majors from other Faculties, students are advised to contact the relevant Department, Discipline or School for further information on what is needed to complete these majors.
Possible Economics and Business Major Combinations for the Bachelor of Commerce
Accreditation
Professional Accounting Accreditation
Students planning to satisfy the entry requirements of CPA Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia should include in their course a prescribed set of units of study, including units of study from accounting, business law, business information systems and finance. Required units of study are listed under the Accounting major. For further information regarding accreditation requirements contact either CPA Australia or ICAA.
Australian Computer Society (ACS) accreditation
Students planning to satisfy the entry requirements of the ACS should include in their course a prescribed set of units of study, including a major in Business Information Systems. Required units of study are listed under the Business Information Systems major.
Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) accreditation
All undergraduate award courses incorporating a major in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management are AHRI-accredited. Students wishing to satisfy the requirements for professional membership of AHRI should include this major in their course. The required units of study for the major are listed under Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management major.
Honours Year
For details the honours program, including honours preparation, admission requirements and areas of study available, please check the Honours Year information on this website.