Bachelor of Commerce (Management) B.Com(Mgt)

2009

Program Outline

Management is the process of administering and coordinating an organisation’s resources efficiently and effectively in an effort to achieve goals. The Bachelor of Commerce (Management) will help students develop the skills required to successfully manage changes in work structures, process and product technologies, employment relations and organisational culture.  The first year of the degree provides students with the background necessary for a career in business and includes core courses in accounting, economics and business data analysis.  The second year courses lay the foundations for the acquisition of the technical, human and social skills that managers require, and the third year includes human resource management and international management studies which are rounded off by looking at the core management function of crafting and implementing strategy.

Related Programs

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Master of Commerce (Performance Management)

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Year 12 applicants 2008 Commonwealth-supported TER: 80.05 You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). Higher Education applicants You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. VET applicants You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked manually according to your TAFE results. Special Entry applicants You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements are not considered for entry into the Bachelor of Commerce and your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
How to apply:	Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $8,677
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 International TER 80
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $23,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

For students commencing Level 1 in 2009:

*Additional requirements

Two of the following courses must be included as electives in the above study plan:

• COMMLAW 1004: Commercial Law I(S)
• PHIL 1101: Argument and Critical Thinking
• MARKETNG_2500: Marketing II
• CORPFIN_2500: Business Finance II
• ACCTING_2500: Management Accounting II   
• INTBUS_2500: International Business II
• English for Professional Purposes OR Professional English (ESL)
• Professional Ethics
• Culture, Globalisation and Power

Career Opportunities

Managers are required in organisations of various sizes, including public, private and not-for-profit sectors.  Career opportunities also exist for administrators and social researchers.

Potential careers

Manager / Business Management, Management Consultant, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Human Resource Manager

Graduate Attributes

Commerce Undergraduate Program Graduate Attributes

Professional Accreditation

The Bachelor of Commerce (Management) is designed for students who wish to gain a recognised qualification that leads to membership of professional associations such as the Australian Institute of Management and the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). The degree meets the educational requirement for the AIM (SA) qualification of Certified Professional Manager (CPMgr). In addition, this qualification requires a minimum of five years work experience with three years in a supervisory position.

Useful Links

• Program Information Leaflet
• Business School
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form

Program Rules

School of Commerce