Bachelor of Commerce (Applied)
Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 02411J
Our commerce course is designed to meet the emerging demands of business and the broader community, so grasp the opportunity to develop your business skills through practical teaching and join a learning community that provides support to help you achieve your career aspirations and succeed in the business world.You'll be exposed to realistic business problems and environments through a qualification that's also designed to be relevant to the national and global marketplace, a must have when starting out your career. Your studies will focus on developing your skills in key areas such as:accounting (including auditing and taxation)financemanagementmarketingbusiness ethicslaweconomicscommunicationsClasses are timetabled on weekdays during the day and are delivered face-to-face.In your final year you'll complete a 6-7 week (3 days per week) workplace internship, from which you'll deliver and present a critical business project.Our supportive small group environments mean you're more than just a face in a crowded lecture theatre, with access to one-on-one support to assist your learning. Committed and passionate teachers, with practical experience in their field of expertise, use innovative teaching strategies to assist you in developing your subject knowledge.Get an inside view of what it's like to study commerce with us and read our student profile from Rheea Busawon. One of our Commerce students, Huong Dang, has also won the 'Victorian International Student of the Year Higher Education' award and the Premier's 'International Student of the Year' Award.So enrol in our commerce course and take the first step towards making your mark in the dynamic world of business and commerce. None
Designed for
Applicants with higher education studyApplicants who have completed some of a higher education course, either at non-university higher education providers or university some time ago or recently, are welcome to apply. Applicants seeking to transfer to Box Hill Institute from another education provider or applicants changing to a different course at Box Hill Institute can apply for advanced standing. All applications for advanced standing are assessed on an individual basis and are granted for subjects where the content and learning outcomes have been demonstrated through your completion of subjects in your prior course.Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) studyApplicants who have completed a VET course of study in Commerce/ Business at a public TAFE or other VET provider either recently or some time ago, are welcome to apply. All training packages of Diploma of Commerce/ Business completed within ten years prior to application will be accepted. You will receive credit for up to four degree subjects on the basis of your diploma studies.Applicants with work and life experienceApplicants with work and life experience, have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. applicants who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, are encouraged to apply.‘Experience’ could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education. This includes mature-age entry, professional experience, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped them to prepare for tertiary education or are relevant to Commerce/Business.Applicants with recent secondary educationApplicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is based primarily on completion of Year 12 undertaken at school, TAFE or other VET or higher education provider (this includes both Australian or overseas equivalent) that was completed (or will be) in the current year or within the previous two years.Applicants must have successfully completed VCE (or equivalent) with a study score of at least 20 in units 3 and 4 English (any). The following VCE subjects would benefit students undertaking the degree: accounting, economics, legal studies and mathematics. NB: All relevant criteria will be considered – e.g. school results, work experience and other study whether VET or prior higher education.
Structure
You are required to complete 23 subjects (144 points). There are 16 core subjects (102 points) and 7 elective subjects (42 points).
Subjects
- management accounting
- accounting theory
- financial accounting
- company law
- corporate accounting
- taxation law
- auditing
- business finance
- business information systems
- microeconomics
- marketing law
- business ethics
- accounting for decision making
- business communication
- business statistics
- fundamentals of marketing
- macroeconomics
- introduction to management
- organisational behaviour
- introduction to business law
- entrepreneurship and innovation
- leadership
- workplace internship project
- issues in international law
Standard entry requirements
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Recognition
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 7 and Box Hill Institute Graduate Attributes. After successful completion, you may apply for entrance to post-graduate studies at a range of universities.The Bachelor of Commerce (Applied) is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). Undergraduates may apply for student membership of these professional accounting bodies, which they can convert to associate membership on graduation. You can then choose to undertake the professional body's qualification program, and after 3-years relevant practical experience progress to full membership.
Study pathways
AccountantFinancial AdvisorEconomist
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| City | International: $18,590 | No |
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