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Graduate Certificate of Commerce

UB Code

BF4

Mid year entry

Yes

Program Coordinator

Associate Professor Mike Willis

Credit Points

60

Duration (EFTSL)

0.500

Contact Hours (per week)

Three hours per week, per course, per semester

Outline

The Graduate Certificate of Commerce is designed to provide students with a foundation standard of knowledge, skills and values in key subject areas of Commerce. The program will provide an exit point for students not wishing to proceed to an intermediate level of accomplishment in these subject areas.

4 Required courses;

BULAW5914 Commercial Law
BUECO5903 Business Economics
BUACC5930 Accounting Concepts and Practices
BUACC5937 Information Systems Design and Development for Accountants



Career Opportunities

Please contact the number listed under Program Enquiries

Objectives

The objective of this program is to provide students with a foundation standard of knowledge, skills and values in key subject areas of Commerce. The program will provide an exit point for students not wishing to proceed to an intermediate level of accomplishment in these subject areas.

Requirements

Completion of four core courses :
BULAW5914 Commercial Law
BUECO5903 Business Economics
BUACC5930 Accounting Concepts and Practices
BUACC5937 Information Systems Design and Development for Accountants


Over a period of one semester/6 months.

Content


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Mode of Study - Length

Students can complete the Graduate Certificate of Commerce in 1 semester/6 months or part-time equivalent.

Location

Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat)

Application Method

All applications are required to complete the Direct Application form. To obtain a copy of this form, please visit href="http://www.ballarat.edu.au/apply">www.ballart.edu.au/apply

Entry Requirements

The Graduate Certificate of Commerce is intended for people who have a first degree in a non-accounting field. In exceptional circumstances applicants who do not have a bachelor's degree may be admitted on the basis of relevant work experience, non-degree qualifications (including professional qualifications), and demonstrated capacity to undertake the program, as assessed by the Programs Coordinator. Applicants without a bachelor's degree would normally be admitted initially to the Graduate Certificate in Commerce.

Extra Requirements

There are no extra requirements for entry into this program.

Professional Recognition

CPA Australia

Pathways

Pathway information is available from staff listed under 'Program Enquiries'

Fees

Please visit www.ballarat.edu.au/fees to obtain further information regarding Indicative Program Fees.

Enquiries

For further program information contact:

Jenny Trounce
Administration Officer - Graduate Programs
Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat)
School of Business
Telephone: (03) 5327 9437
Email: info@ballarat.edu.au

International Students

This information may not apply to international students.For further information contact International Student Programs:Tel: +61 3 5327 9018 Fax: +61 3 5327 9017Email: international@ballarat.edu.au
Web: www.ballarat.edu.au/fdp/international

Information correct as at

02-07-2009

Further Information

A range of student services, including childcare, counselling, support for students with disabilities, Learning Resource Centre and cafeteria are available at most campuses. For further information on these services please call 1800 811 711.
The commencement of all programs is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this publication including the availability of programs and fees, is correct at the time of going to press as at the date above, however the University reserves the right to alter any program, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.

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