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Bachelor of Commerce with the degree of Bachelor of Science

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Faculty:
Faculty of Business and Economics
Award:
Bachelor of Commerce with the degree of Bachelor of Science (BComBSc)
English Language Proficiency:
IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
Study Mode:
Full-time, Part-time
Attendance Mode:
Internal
Candidature Length:
Full-time: 4 years
Commencement:
Session 1 at North Ryde (Domestic, International)
Session 2 at North Ryde (Domestic, International)
Volume of Learning:
Equivalent to 4 years
General requirements:
Minimum number of credit points for the degree 96
Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above 60
Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above 30
Minimum number of credit points designated as Commerce 42
Minimum number of credit points designated as Science 42
Completion of specified foundation units 18
Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Commerce
Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Science
Completion of a designated People unit
Completion of a designated Planet unit
Completion of a designated PACE unit
Note:
Students must complete one designated People unit and one designated Planet unit. Those units must be taken in two different Faculties. Any unit which is listed below or as part of the student's qualifying major(s) will not satisfy the People unit requirement or Planet unit requirement.

In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award.

Foundation Units

Credit points

100 level

Required
3
Finance 1A (3)
 
Required
3
Principles of Management (3)
 
Required
3
Microeconomic Principles (3)
 
Required
3
Marketing Fundamentals (3)
 
Required
3
Quantitative Business Decisions (3)
 
Required
either
or
 
Accounting in Society (3)
 
3
Accounting Information for Decision-Making (3)
 

Qualifying Majors for the Bachelor of Commerce
Qualifying Majors for the Bachelor of Science
Additional Information
AQF Level Level 7 Bachelor Degree
CRICOS Code 067856J
Overview and Aims of the Program Be part of the business of Science. Embrace the challenge of today's science and technology industries as they meet the fast-paced world of business and finance.

Commerce, or business, is the exchange of goods or commodities. In this degree you will study management, marketing, finance and accounting as well as undertake research and study in a science discipline of your choice.
Graduate Capabilities

The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows:

Cognitive capabilities
(K) discipline specific knowledge and skills
(T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking
(P) problem solving and research capability
(I) creative and innovative


Interpersonal or social capabilities
(C) effective communication
(E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens
(A) socially and environmentally active and responsible

Personal capabilities
(J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative
(L) commitment to continuous learning

Program Learning Outcomes Refer to statements for Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science.
Learning and Teaching Methods Refer to separate statements for Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science.
Assessment Refer to separate statements for Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science.
Recognition of Prior Learning

Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy (see www.mq.edu.au/policy) and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. The RPL pages contain information on how to apply, links to registers, and the approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit.

Domestic students
For undergraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For domestic postgraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl

International students
For RPL information visit www.mq.edu.au/international/rpl

Support for Learning

Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus.

Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/

Campus Wellbeing contact details:
Phone: +61 2 9850 7497
Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au
www.students.mq.edu.au/support/health_and_wellbeing/contact_us

Program Standards and Quality

The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders.

Graduate Destinations and Employability Refer to separate statements for Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science.
Assessment Regulations

This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy.

Accreditation This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification.