2014 Bachelor of Commerce Information for transferring university students

Why choose Commerce at Melbourne?

Study in the world's most liveable city

Aside from being the world's most liveable cityu, Melbourne is rated the 5th most student-friendly city in the world.v As a student living in Melbourne, you'll be able to take full advantage of the many attractions offered and feel at home in this safe, vibrant and multicultural city.

The University of Melbourne is located only a few minutes from the centre of Melbourne, and easily accessible via public transport.

Excellent employment rates

Three out of four job-seeking Bachelor of Commerce graduates were employed full-time within four months of graduation.w

Above-average starting salaries

Graduates report a median annual salary of $50 000, 10 per cent higher than the national median of $45 000.w

Internationally recognised teaching staff

Known throughout the world as a leading international university, we have always been at the forefront of tertiary education in Australia. Teaching staff at the Faculty of Business and Economics are renowned worldwide for teaching and research excellence. Recognised as innovative, expert researchers, our academics collaborate in international research projects and publish significant works that

inform managers across the globe.

Student support

We want to help you make a smooth transition to uni life. The Commerce Student Centre is the first stop for everything you need, including course advice and administrative queries. Commerce students also have exclusive access to the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, so you can enjoy transition-to-Commerce activities, the Peer Assisted Study Scheme (PASS) and a peer writing tutor program to help with your assignments.

As well as excellent University-wide facilities, Commerce students enjoy access to the specialist Giblin Eunson Library and the Business and Economics Career Centre. A dedicated Student Experience team is also on hand to help you make the most of your degree.

Course descriptionThe Bachelor of Commerce consists of 24 subjects, usually taken over three years of full-time study. You will take compulsory, core and breadth subjects, and must complete at least one major. Depending on your subject choices, and with careful planning, you may be able to complete a double major.

Specialise through your major

A major is a sequence of subjects that you complete throughout your degree. Completing a major indicates that you are a specialist in that particular discipline.

The Bachelor of Commerce offers seven majors:

• Accounting

• Actuarial Studiesx

• Business

• Economics

• Finance

• Management

• Marketing

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Get an edge with breadth

We know that employers look for graduates who are adaptable and bring unique skills and knowledge to the workplace. Through breadth, you can take subjects from outside your core study area, allowing you to gain knowledge and understanding across a broader range of disciplines. You will develop insight, experience and new ways of thinking in areas outside of the main fields of study in your degree.

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Are you enrolled in the first year of a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business degree and want to study at Australia's No. 1 university? Now is the time to transfer your studies to the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne.

u The Economist Intelligence Unit, Global Liveability Report 2013

v QS Best Student Cities in the World 2013

w University of Melbourne Graduate Destination Survey 2011

x Students intending to major in Actuarial Studies and pursue full professional accreditation, are required to choose specific subjects and will not be able to accept 100 points of credit.

After successfully completing first year of the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business at an approved university you may be entitled to one year (100 pts) credit.

SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF COMMERCE Double major in Accounting and Finance for a transferring student

Year 1Semester 1 Credit

Semester 2 Credit

Year 2

Semester 1Accounting Processing and Analysis

Introductory Financial Accounting

Corporate Law Quantitative Methods 2

Semester 2 Business Finance

Organisational Behaviour

Cost Management

Intermediate Financial Accounting

Year 3

Semester 1 InvestmentsEnterprise Performance Management

Financial Accounting Theory

Breadth

Semester 2Auditing and Assurance Services

Derivative Securities

Corporate Finance Taxation Law 1

Compulsory subjects Major subjects: Accounting Major subjects: Finance Elective subjects Breadth studies

Please note that this is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Course structureIn the sample course plan below, the student has completed a year of the Bachelor of Commerce at Monash University. She was awarded 100 points of credit and completed the University of Melbourne Bachelor of Commerce course with majors in accounting (with accreditation) and finance in two years.

The viability of such a plan depends on your subject choice during first year and your preferred major. It may not be possible to accept credit for all study taken prior to commencing at the University of Melbourne in every case and therefore could result in you completing the Bachelor of Commerce course in 2.5 or 3 years.

Entry requirements for transferring university students

• A minimum average of at least 70 per cent across your most recent year of university studies is required to be eligible to be considered for a place.

• Meet the maths prerequisite by completing an approved maths in the final year of school eg. GCE A Levels Maths, Australian Year 12 Maths Methods, Monash University Foundation Maths A&B.

How to applyThe application process is very easy for students wishing to apply to the University of Melbourne. You can apply directly to the University via the online application form at:

futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/applications/online-application-info

You will need to attach a certified copy of your final school results and your most recent university academic transcript.

You can apply before you have completed your first year of study and we will issue you with an offer that is conditional upon you demonstrating that you have met the entry requirements for that year's intake of students. Selection into the degree is competitive, so the required GPA may change from year to year.

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Authorised by: Associate Director, International MarketsPublished by: Office of AdmissionsCRICOS Code: 00116K©Copyright University of Melbourne, March 2014

As a Commerce student, you will have access to a wide variety of extracurricular activities designed to complement your degree and give you the opportunity to apply what you learn in a real-world setting. Coordinated by the Student Experience team in the Commerce Student Centre, services include:

• Global opportunities including study abroad and exchange

• Professional development• Community, leadership and

volunteering opportunities• Academic enrichment and orientation

You will also have access to the University's Careers and Employment Service, which offers:

• A range of career development and work preparation seminars and workshops

• Access to the Careers Online database, which advertises current events and employment vacancies

• One-to-one résumé review and careers counselling appointments

• International employment services• Careers fairs and employer information

sessions.

The Commerce student experience

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