Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Commerce
2016 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2016 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of International Studies / Bachelor of Commerce |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Duration | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 075376C Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong) |
| Deakin course code | D338 |
Note: Students enrolled at Geelong in this combined course will be required to undertake units of study at both Waurn Ponds (Geelong) and Waterfront (Geelong). | |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
This specialist degree is designed to provide students with the opportunity to combine complementary major sequences in international studies and commerce. The focus is on an international orientation and students will be expected to make a commitment to an internship with an overseas organisation, or a period of study at an overseas university, or to participate in an in-country language program.
This course is designed to enable students to:
- develop their understanding of the international forces shaping government, business and community life in contemporary Australia
- develop a range of skills in analysis and interpretation of these forces
- have a grounding in business disciplines
- develop cross-cultural competencies through an internationally oriented curriculum and through participation in international study or work experience.
Career opportunities
This combined course provides the skills and experience necessary to take up a wide range of employment opportunities in virtually every area of business and government, in Australia and overseas. Graduates can enter a wide range of roles in the public sector including diplomacy, defence, immigration, education, finance, communication, trade, development and aid. You can also work in private large corporations and small or medium sized businesses with an international orientation, and non-government organisations with regional and global links. Potential careers include professional accountant, economist, financial planner, human resources manager, social and economic policy developer, international trade officer and marketing assistant/manager.
Alternate exits
| Bachelor of Commerce (M300) | |
| Bachelor of International Studies (A326) |
Course rules
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Commerce, students must complete 32 credit points as follows:
16 credit points of International Studies units must be completed as follows -
- 6 credit points of core units
- an 8-credit-point major sequence
- an approved international experience (2 credit points minimum)*
*It is envisaged that students would complete the international experience in the third or fourth year of their course.
16 credit points of Commerce units must be completed as follows -
- 8 credit points of core units - MAA103, MAE101, MAF101, MIS171, MLC101, MMK101, MMM132, MWL101 and MCA010 (0 credit points)
- one prescribed Commerce major sequence of 8 credit points
- A minimum of 4 credit points at level 3 of Commerce coded units
Within the total 32 credit points no more than 12 credit points of units may be taken at level 1.
Course requirements for both the Bachelor of International Studies (A326) and the Bachelor of Commerce (M300) must be satisfied.