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Award

Graduate Diploma of Commerce

UB Code

BG4

Mid year entry

No

Program Coordinator

Associate Professor Mike Willis

Credit Points

120

Duration (EFTSL)

1.000

Contact Hours (per week)

Three hours per week, per course, per semester

Outline

The objective of this program is to provide students with an intermediate 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 advanced level of accomplishment in these subject areas.

Completion of courses listed in the MPA for first and second semesters, or equivalent.
First Semester
BULAW5914 Commercial Law
BUECO5903 Business Economics
BUACC5930 Accounting Concepts and Practices
BUACC5937 Information Systems Design and Development for Accountants

Second Semester
BULAW5915 Corporate Law
STATS6900 Quantitative Methods for Business
BUACC5932 Corporate Accounting
BUACC5933 Cost and Management Accounting

Career Opportunities

Please contact the number listed under Program Enquiries.

Objectives

The objective of this program is to provide students with an intermediate 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 advanced level of accomplishment in these subject areas.



Requirements

The program is made up of 8 courses as listed below or equivalent, each credit point is the equivalent of 10 hours. A 15 cp course will consist of approximately 35 - 40 hours of class contact and approximately 110 to 115 hours out of class actiivities such as assignments.

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

Second semester:
BUACC5932 Corporate Accounting
BUACC5933 Cost and Management Accounting
BULAW5915 Corporate Law
STATS6900 Quantitative Methods for Business

Content


For further information regarding the program content for this program please see the link below:

http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/business/programs/index.shtml

Mode of Study - Length

Students can complete the Graduate Diploma of Commerce in 2 semesters/12months or part-time equivalent.

Location

Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat)

Application Method

All applicants 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.ballarat.edu.au/apply

Entry Requirements

A bachelor's degree. 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.

Applicants whose bachelor's degree was not undertaken in the English language would need to demonstrate English proficiency to the following standard: TOEFL 550 or IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Applicants would be presumed to have proficiency in using a computer, including common office automation software such as spreadsheets and word-processing programs. Where such proficiency is not held, applicants would be required to undertake a preparatory program which would be additional to the MPA program requirements.

Extra Requirements

There are no extra requirements for entry into this program.

Professional Recognition

CPA Australia

Pathways

Pathway information is available form 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.

Employability Skills Summaries for Training Package qualifications can be downloaded from http://employabilityskills.training.com.au/


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