Bachelor of Commerce (The University Of Newcastle, Australia)
Course Information
Description
This Bachelor of Commerce course gives students a strong grounding in business and economic principles, and they will learn core business development skills. Students who graduate with outstanding achievement as a top student in the graduating cohort will be awarded the Indrani Dasgupta Memorial Student Excellence Award.
Students will advance with any one of the following specialised majors:
- Accounting: A major in accounting will prepare you to assess the financial validity and future of organisations, as well as its investments, acquisitions, taxation, opportunities and threats. Accounting students provide the management of an organisation with the tools necessary to make sound financial decisions.
- Finance: A major in Finance will teach you about money management, with a focus on investments, trading, financial law and risk. The broad range of skills and knowledge as well as the international scope covered in a finance major will leave you work-ready for employment in global markets. Studying finance can lead to well-paid career opportunities, in an industry where a shortage of talent, combined with an ageing workforce, is driving growth in the job market.
Upon graduation, students will receive exemptions of up to 9 ACCA papers and may apply for
- Associate membership with CPA Australia, and
- Associate Member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)
Course Highlights
Accreditation from Professional Bodies
Gain exemptions from up to 9 ACCA papers after graduation. Graduates will receive formal notification of exemptions when they register with ACCA. Graduates may also apply for associate membership with CPA Australia and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA).
Advanced Standing
Stand to receive module exemptions with a relevant polytechnic diploma qualification subject to University’s approval.
Australian and Asian Expert Perspectives
Taught by University faculty and Singapore-based lecturers, with a good mix of doctorates from reputable universities and field professionals.
Double-Accredited Business School
Accredited by EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB accreditation is awarded to only the top 5% of the world’s business schools.
Open to A-Level graduates
Entry Requirements
Local Qualifications
- GCE A Level (Minimum 3 subjects in H2 level or 2 subjects at H2 level and 2 subjects at H1 level); OR
- 3-year Diploma from a local polytechnic; OR
- PSB Academy Diploma in Business Administration; OR
- Other diploma or equivalent qualifications would be assessed on a case-by-case basis
- Entry requirements (program code 40029) for international students can be found here.
Minimum Age Requirement
- 16 years old
English Language Requirement
All applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement through one of the following methods:
- IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; OR
- GCSE+/ IGCSE – A Level English or Humanities with a minimum grade C; OR
- TOEFL Internet-based Test with a minimum score of 60; R: 13, L: 12, S: 18 and W: 21; OR
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) (GSE) with a minimum overall score of 50 with section minimum no less than 54; OR
- PSB Academy Certificate in Academic English (PSB Academy CAE) with a minimum score of 60% in each exam
English language test scores must be less than 2 years old at the date of application to the University of Newcastle, Australia.
Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
International Qualifications
- See course webpage for more information
Career Opportunities
Graduates may choose to pursue a future (but not limited to) in these departments/industries:
- Accountancy & Financial Management
- Banking & Financial Services
- Business Development & Consultancy
- Business Operations
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Analysis (Equities, Credit, and Risks)
- Management
Modules
Core Modules
- Accounting for Decision Makers
- Accounting Practice
- Business Decision Making
- Foundations of Law
- Introduction to Finance
- Introduction to Management
- Macroeconomics in the Global Economy
- Microeconomics for Business Decisions
Accounting Major
- Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting for Reporting Entities
- Accounting Theory
- Taxation
- Auditing and Assurance
- Contemporary Accounting Issues
Finance Major
- Business Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Derivative Securities
- Portfolio Management
Directed Modules (Must complete 2 modules)
- Financial Analysis and Valuation
- International Finance
- Financial Institutions Risk Management
Electives
- Elective modules offered will be subject to availability in each term as approved by the University
Delivery of modules may not follow the sequence as shown and are subject to change.