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Undergraduate Majors, Extended Majors and Electives

Majors

A major is usually a three-year defined sequence of study (in some cases, a two-year sequence applies), generally comprising specified units of study in a particular subject area. Majors are included on students' testamurs.

Students select a major from a list of options specified for their degree. The majors that can be completed and the requirements for each may differ for each degree. Students must complete at least one major to qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Economics. Two majors are required for the award of the Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) degree.

In most cases, a major consists of at least 36 credit points in senior (2000/3000-level) units of study from a single subject area of study. In the majority of subject areas, at least six senior units of study (six credit points each) are required to be completed for a major. Senior units of study can only be used to meet the requirements for one major only. Units cannot be 'double counted' or 'counted twice'. For example, WORK2000 level units listed under the Management major may be counted to either an Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management major or a Management major, but cannot be counted towards both. The exact requirements for majors may differ between subject areas.

Most majors require the completion of at least two junior (1000-level) prerequisite units of study (6 credit points each). These junior units may be prerequisites for the major itself and/or for senior units within the major's subject area. Junior units may be used as prerequisites for majors or senior elective units in more than one subject area.

Extended Majors

An extended major n the Faculty of Economics and Business is an alternative to the major and requires students to undertake additional senior units of study to what they would for a major in the same subject area.

In most cases, an extended major comprises of a minimum of 48 credit points in senior (2000/3000-level) units of study from a single subject area of study (usually eight senior units). In the majority of subject areas, at least eight senior units of study (six credit points each) are required to be completed for an extended major. Senior units of study can only be used to meet the requirements for one extended major only. The exact requirements for extended majors may differ between subject areas.

Most extended majors require the completion of at least two junior (1000-level) prerequisite units of study (6 credit points each). These junior units may be prerequisites for the extended major itself and/or for senior units within the extended major's subject area. Junior units may be used as prerequisites for extended majors or senior elective units in more than one subject area.

Please Note. Extended majors are only available in Faculty of Economics and Business subject areas.

Electives

Electives can be selected from the Faculty of Economics and Business or from the Faculties of Arts, Science, Education and Social Work or Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources or from other faculties within the university (with permission from the Faculty of Economics and Business). (Except in the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws and the Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws where students can only complete units from the Faculty of Economics and Business and the Sydney Law School).Students can also contact the Undergraduate Program Coordinator in relation to study in other faculties.

Subject Areas for Majors, Extended Majors and Electives

Students may select majors in subject areas offered by the Faculty of Economics and Business, Arts, Science, Education and Social Work, and Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. (Except in the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws and the Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws where students can only complete units from the Faculty of Economics and Business and the Sydney Law School). A major in a Faculty of Economics and Business subject area, usually requires the completion of at least 36 credit points in senior units of study. If students choose to undertake a major in a subject area offered by another faculty, then they must abide by that faculty's requirements as to what constitutes a major. Students should refer to the other faculty's handbook for details of major requirements. Students can also contact the Undergraduate Program Coordinator in relation to study in other faculties.

Below is a list of undergraduate subject areas for majors, extended majors and electives available to students in undergraduate degrees offered by the Faculty of Economics and Business. Students may be able to complete majors and electives from other faculties within the University such as the Faculty of Arts, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Education and Social Work, and Science. More information on these majors can be found on the relevant faculty websites or handbooks.

Economics and Business Subject Areas

Units of Study Required for Professional Accreditation in Accounting

Other Faculty subject areas for Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) Majors

Other Faculty Subject Areas for Majors and Electives or Areas of Specialisation