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Diploma of Accounting, Commerce and Business Administration

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Faculty:
Macquarie University International College
Award:
Diploma of Accounting, Commerce and Business Administration (DipAccComBusAdm)
English Language Proficiency:
IELTS of 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each band, or equivalent
Study Mode:
Full-time
Attendance Mode:
Internal
Candidature Length:
Full-time: 4 terms
Commencement:
Term 2 at North Ryde (Domestic, International)
Term 5 at North Ryde (Domestic, International)
Term 7 at North Ryde (Domestic, International)
General requirements:
Minimum number of credit points 24
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

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

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

Required
3
Academic Communication in Business and Economics (3)
 
WACB100
Required
3
Microeconomic Principles (3)
 
WECO111
Required
3
Techniques and Elements of Finance (3)
 
WACT101
Required
3
Marketing Fundamentals (3)
 
WMKT101
Required
3
Business Statistics (3)
 
WSTA150
Required
9cp from
 
Accounting Information for Decision Making (3)
 
WACC106
 
Accounting in Society (3)
 
WACC100
 
Mathematics 123 (3)
 
WMAT123
 
Mathematics 1A (3)
 
WMAT135
 
Principles of Management (3)
 
WMGM102
9
Introduction to Business Information Systems (3)
 
WISY104

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

24
Note:

Students who complete the diploma program, achieve the relevant grade point average (GPA out of 7), and meet all entry requirements can articulate in to the second year of the degree.

Diploma of Accounting, Commerce and Business Administration articulates into:
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies GPA 5.75*
Bachelor of Applied Finance GPA 5.0
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Accounting
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies with the degree of Bachelor of Science GPA 5.75*
Bachelor of Applied Finance with the degree of Bachelor of Actuarial Studies GPA 5.75*
Bachelor of Applied Finance with the degree of Bachelor of Commerce Professional Accounting GPA 5.0
Bachelor of Applied Finance with the degree of Bachelor of Economics GPA 5.0
Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Business Administration with the degree of Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Business Administration with the degree of Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Accounting
Bachelor of Commerce with the degree of Bachelor of Science

Students completing WMGM102 and WACC100 and WMAT123 may be eligible to articulate into
Bachelor of Applied Finance
Bachelor of Applied Finance with the degree of Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
Bachelor of Applied Finance with the degree of Bachelor of Commerce Professional Accounting
Bachelor of Applied Finance with the degree of Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Accounting

Students completing WMGM102 and WACC100 and WISY104 may be eligible to articulate into
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration with the degree of Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Business Administration with the degree of Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Accounting

Students completing WACC100 and WMGM102 and one elective may be eligible to articulate into
Bachelor of Commerce (major in Accounting)
Bachelor of Commerce (major in Business Information Systems)
Bachelor of Commerce (major in Decision Science)
Bachelor of Commerce (major in Economics)
Bachelor of Commerce (major in Entrepreneurship)
Bachelor of Commerce (major in Finance)
Bachelor of Commerce (major in Human Resources)
Bachelor of Commerce (major in International Business)
Bachelor of Commerce (major in Marketing)

Students completing WMGM102 and WMAT123 and one elective may be eligible to articulate into
Bachelor of Economics

Students completing WMAT135 and WACC100 and WISY104 may be eligible to articulate into
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
Bachelor of Applied Finance with the degree of Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies with the degree of Bachelor of Science
*To articulate into the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies, or the Bachelor of Applied Finance with the degree of Bachelor of Actuarial Studies or the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies with the degree of Bachelor of Science, a Distinction is required in WSTA150 and WACT101 and a High Distinction in WMAT135. Additional time, units and costs may be incurred to complete this undergraduate degree.


Additional Information
AQF Level Level 5 Diploma
CRICOS Code 085299F
Overview and Aims of the Program The program provides an introduction to general business
studies. The program is equivalent to the first year of an
undergraduate commerce degree and will facilitate articulation
into the second year of an undergraduate program offered by
the Faculty of Business and Economics.
Students will be introduced to fundamental knowledge and
concepts in business, such as accounting, finance, marketing,
economics, statistics and management.
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 By the end of this program it is anticipated you should be able to:
1. On completion of this program students will have
theoretical knowledge in key business areas: accounting,
finance, management, economics, marketing and statistics.
2. Students will be able to identify, analyse and interpret
business concepts, as well as to identify relevant data and
information that that enable them to solve a diverse range
of business problems.
3. Students will use specialized technical skills and business
tools to analyse data, produce reports and be able to
express and explain these by developing communication
skills through team work and classroom presentations.
4. Working independently or collaboratively, students will be
able to manage their time effectively.
Learning and Teaching Methods Students will participate in a range of traditional and innovative
learning activities designed to develop the knowledge,
understanding, skills and techniques required for successful
participation in employment or further study. Learning activities
are varied and include both formal and informal experiences.
All units in the program are supported by an online environment
that provides access to resources such as lecture notes and
recordings, readings, quizzes, discussion forums and assessment
materials, and that facilitates communication between teaching
staff and students.
Learning styles used in the BCom may include:
• Case studies, which provide students with an
opportunity to apply their knowledge to real or
simulated scenarios in individual or group situations.
• Simulations, modelled on real-life situations and
providing learning experiences that promote integration
of knowledge, skills and critical thinking.
• Project work, which may be independent or involve
group learning. Projects assist students in developing
more in-depth knowledge and skills in conducting
research, communication, and in planning, organisation and time management.
• Readings taken from textbooks, journals, websites and
other sources provide material to further develop
concepts and knowledge referred to in individual units
in the program.
• Reflective activities, such as journals, assist students in
integrating the course content and in developing the
ability to transfer knowledge and skills from the learning
environment into the workplace.
• Self-study activities, such as questions with worked
examples, (non assessed) online quizzes, and textbook
questions and answers.
• Online discussion forums, in which students may be
required to submit responses to a given question,
and/or to participate in a set discussion topic.
Learning may be facilitated through the following teaching
methods:
• Lectures: Lectures are presentations designed to
communicate a body of knowledge to a group of
students, often in a large lecture theatre, and provide
insight into key concepts and understanding of the
subject matter pertaining to a unit of study. Lectures in
this program are typically delivered in the traditional
face-to-face mode, although some are interactive and
students may be required to participate in a learning
activity during the lecture. Extensive use is also made of
the Echo 360 lecture audio recording system. Lectures
may also be video captured. This means that students
can usually access lecture material, in some format, on
an 'on demand' basis.
• Tutorials: Tutorials are classes in which a tutor facilitates
interactive learning with a small group of students. In
first year, tutorials tend to focus on ensuring that
fundamental concepts and skills are acquired. As
students progress on to units at a higher level, the focus
shifts towards a more critical engagement with the
discipline. Tutorials provide students with the chance to
ask questions, seek clarification, resolve problems,
enhance their communication skills, and develop their
ability to work in a collaborative manner with their
peers.
• Computer lab workshops or Practicals: The environment
in which our graduates will work is one requiring high
level quantitative skills. These quantitative skills are
developed, in part, in computer lab workshop sessions.
These sessions allow students to acquire and practice
quantitative skills that are highly valued in the
workplace. In addition to formal workshop sessions
under the direct instruction of a lecturer or tutor,
students are able to access the labs to practice skills and
to complete assessment tasks in their own time.
Assessment Assessment tasks are designed to develop understanding and
assess achievement of the program learning outcomes and will
require students to integrate and exhibit skills and knowledge
acquired. For each unit of study, students will complete
between 3 and 4 assessment tasks.
Assessment tasks may include the following:
• Written assessments in traditional academic format
ranging from short essays to longer, self-directed
research papers, literature reviews and annotated
bibliographies.
• Case studies or reports, written documents outlining the
results of a detailed analysis of a situation using
empirical data and research. Case studies are used to
assess critical thinking, analytical and research skill.
• Assignments, in a variety of formats such as the
production of an Excel spreadsheet, the analysis of a
mathematical problem or data set, or a brief written
response to a topic question.
• Online quizzes designed to assess knowledge, skills or
capabilities, and typically consisting of a series of
questions requiring brief responses.
• Class participation, including engagement in tutorial
discussions or online discussions.
• Written class tests, time limited assessments designed
to assess a student’s knowledge or skills.
• Individual or group oral presentations which may
incorporate presentation technologies or be
accompanied by handouts.
• Final examination, an invigilated assessment conducted
at the end of session and designed to assess a student’s
body of knowledge and critical thinking skills.
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

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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.
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.