2. Bachelor of Commerce Course Information Briefing 2013
Bachelor of Commerce-Course Information Session 2013

3. Bachelor of Commerce-Course Information Session 2013
Today- Academic Advice Day
How do I enrol in the Bachelor of Commerce?
How do I structure my degree?
What subjects should I choose?
What's next?
Bachelor of Commerce-Course Information Session 2013

4. no special requirements
What you need to do to complete your Bachelor of Commerce
To satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce degree you need to:
Satisfy points requirements
Complete the compulsory subjects
Satisfy the quantitative requirement
Complete at least one major from the commerce discipline areas
Meet prerequisite/corequisites as required
Points Requirements
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Commerce
minimum 50
minimum 62.5
minimum 200;
maximum 250
Breadth
maximum 37.5
no special requirements
minimum 50;
maximum 100
minimum 87.5;
maximum 125
minimum 75
300
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5. Bachelor of Commerce-Course Information Session 2013
Commerce Component
These are the subjects across the business discipline areas: accounting, actuarial economics, finance, management and marketing.
All Commerce students must complete a minimum commerce points requirements as below:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Commerce
minimum 50
minimum 62.5
minimum 75
minimum 200;
maximum 250
......these must include the five compulsory subjects
ECON10004 Introductory Microeconomics
ECON10003 Introductory Macroeconomics
ECON10005 Quantitative Methods 1
MGMT Organisational Behavior
And one level-2 quantitative subject:
ECON20003 Quantitative Methods 2
OR equivalent
Actuarial:
Finance:
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6. Bachelor of Commerce-Course Information Session 2013
What is a major?
A sequence of subjects in a particular discipline from an introductory level through to an advanced level. All students must complete three specified level 3 subjects to complete a major.
Majors are available across six disciplines:
accounting
actuarial studies
economics
finance
management
marketing
Double Majors
Students are able to combine:
First Major
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Second Major
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7. Professional Accreditation
The Bachelor of Commerce degree allows students to meet accreditation requirements specified by accounting, actuarial and finance bodies
Accounting:
To practice as a professional accountant in Australia, graduates are required to become a member of one of the three professional accounting bodies. See page 10 of the BCom Planner for further information
Actuarial:
The Institute of Actuaries Australia is the professional actuarial accreditation body in Australia. Students must complete certain subjects to continue onto accreditation. See page 12 of the BCom Planner for further information
Finance:
The Finance and Treasury Association accreditation gives recognition to finance subjects in the BCom as part of their membership and accreditation requirements. See page 14 of the BCom Planner for further information
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8. Bachelor of Commerce-Course Information Session 2013
Breadth Component:
Breadth studies are opportunity for you to develop expertise outside of the core commerce component.
Students can select subjects of their own choice or follow a specific track of subjects
Certain breadth studies are required for accounting accreditation and actuarial accreditation
Approved sequences of breadth studies can lead to graduate courses including engineering or psychology
Points requirements:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Breadth
maximum 37.5
no special requirements
minimum 50;
maximum 100
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9. Bachelor of Commerce-Course Information Session 2013
Sample Course Plan:
Accounting major and accreditation + Finance major
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
ECON Introductory
Microeconomics
ECON20003 Quantitative Methods2
ACC30002 Enterprise Performance Management
ECON10005 Quantitative Methods 1
MGMT20001 Organisational Behavior
ACCT30001 Financial Accounting
ACCT10001 Accounting Reports and Analysis
ACCT20001 Cost Management
Breadth or Commerce elective
Breadth
FNCE30001 Investments
ECON Introductory
Macroeconomics
FNCE20001 Business Finance
FNCE30007 Derivative Securities
ACCT10002 Accounting Transactions and Analysis
ACCT20002 Intermediate Financial Accounting
FNCE30002 Corporate Finance
ACCT10003 Accounting Process and Analysis
ACCT Auditing and Assurance Services
BLAW10001 Principles of Business Law
BLAW20001 Corporate Law
BLAW30002 Taxation Law
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10. Complete your Administrative Enrolment steps
Enrol in Subjects
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11. 2. Click “Choose” Academic Advice Day - 2011
Bachelor of Commerce-Course Information Session 2013
Academic Advice Day

12. Have you studied at University before?
Commerce Credit Information Session (Advanced Standing) :
Credit (advanced standing) may be available to students who have already completed University equivalent study. If you believe that you are eligible you must apply as this will determine your semester 1 enrolment.
Students must apply for credit- How?
Attend the session -12:00 pm today in this theatre!
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13. Bachelor of Commerce-Course Information Session 2013
DELA
What is DELA?
DELA is a diagnostic tool that assesses your strengths and weaknesses in academic reading, writing and listening over 2 hours.
Why you should sit DELA?
Doing well at university requires excellent academic language skills – a ‘step up’ from what you have been used to at secondary school. This is why the University of Melbourne is asking many students to take the Diagnostic English Language Assessment (DELA) when they commence an undergraduate degree.
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14. Commerce Student Centre
Where?
Upper Ground Floor
Faculty of Business and Economics Building-
111 Barry street –campus map reference P14
What?
You will find friendly staff on hand for advice in all areas relating to your enrolment
Subject selection assistance
Assistance with timetabling issues
Special Consideration applications-guidance and support
Administrative assistance
Assistance with accessing University and Faculty services
Student Experience
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15. First Year Bcom Network
Meet other first year BCom students while being mentored by later year students - a great way to start your student life!   
By joining the network, you will:
be able to ask experienced students questions
find out about services and facilities
get tips such as where to find past examination papers
build networking and communication skills
and have fun in the process.
 We look forward to seeing you!
Registration online NOW at:
fbe.unimelb.edu.au/csc/experience/academic/bcom_network
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16. Bachelor of Commerce Students
Academic Success for
Bachelor of Commerce Students
FBE Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching

17. ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS AT UNIVERSITY
You are responsible for managing your own time and assignment deadlines (which can be all due in the same week)
It is up to you whether you attend lectures and tutorials, no one will check (show up!) hour rule.
You will need to be aware of the conventions of academic writing, such as referencing and citations

18. Planning your Time
It is expected that you have acquired self-discipline, self-reliance and good planning skills. BE PROACTIVE NOT REACTIVE
Don’t wait for the lecturer to tell you to do something
Don’t wait for your friends to start something
Don’t wait to the last minute
Find out your assessment requirements NOW!
Find out what you will/might need to do and start work NOW!
Design your own planning schedule NOW! 18

19. A Realistic Study Timetable?
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
7-8
8-9
study
10-11
church
12-1
1-2
2-3
4-5
6-7
3-4 19

20. A Realistic Study Timetable?
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7.30
gym
breakfast
sleep
8.00
travel
8.30
library
9.00
lecture
study
9.30
preparation
10.00
café
tutorial
10.30
lecture review
11.00
ASU HELP 
tute
11.30
review
12.00
lunch
12.30
1.00
peer mentoring
1.30
group
2.00
2.30
3.00
3.30
4.00 20

21. Make a Yearly Planner A wall planner not a pocket planner
Plot in all assignment deadlines, presentations, etc.
Work back 4-5 weeks and write “Begin assignment 1 NOW” etc. Do this for all assessed tasks
Put wall planner where you see it every day!
Work to the plan. If the plan cannot be kept start another one
Tick off tasks accomplished as you do them (e.g. edit essay for Management; redraft essay for Economics). 21

22. 1RESEARCH FOR MARKET ESSAY 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 START MARKET 9 10 11
Make a Yearly Planner
March
1RESEARCH FOR MARKET ESSAY 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 START MARKET
ESSAY 9 10 11
12 START MACRO ESSAY …
29 EDIT MACRO ESSAY 30
START MARKET ESSAY
April
1 PREPARE FOR FINANCE TEST
2 MACRO ESSAY DUE
3 PLAN FOR PRESENTATION
4 READ BOOK CHAPTER FOR ECO TUTE 8
12 MARKET ESSAY DUE 13 14 22

23. HOW CAN YOU FIND OUT HOW TO MEET EXPECTATIONS?
Attend the Transition to Commerce (T2C) seminar series
Make use of your lecturers’ and tutors’ consultation times
Refer to CELT helpsheets: fbe.unimelb.edu.au/celt
Make an appointment at Academic Skills via the Commerce Student Centre
Join the First Year BCom Network

24. Ask questions in your tutorial Talk with your lecturer and tutor
ASK QUESTIONS AND TALK TO PEOPLE!
Ask questions in your tutorial
Talk with your lecturer and tutor
Staff are available to help you and answer your questions
Make new friends:
Talk to others in your tutorial
Join a club; the Faculty offers many discipline-specific clubs

25. Bachelor of Commerce-Course Information Session 2013
What Next?
After this session you are ready to...
Attend as many sessions as you can today-refer to the AAD guide
Attend a Course Advice Appointment
Complete your administrative enrolment & enter your chosen subjects online
Collect your student card
Complete your enrolment before Friday 15th March
How?
Course advice appointments are held 21 Feb -1 March
Commerce Computers Labs - Level 3, The Spot open from 21 Feb
Collect your student The Sydney Myer Asia Centre upon completion of your enrolment
*TRY TO AVOID ATTENDING IN THE LUNCH TIME PERIOD*
Bachelor of Commerce-Course Information Session 2013

26. Orientation is Tuesday 26th February to Friday 1st March
Orientation introduces you to ...
Campus life-meet new people and join in on fun activities
Teaching and learning methods
Resources and support
Faculty staff
All the unique opportunities available to Bachelor of Commerce Students
Activities include
Bachelor of Commerce Course Information Session and Welcome Lunch
Subject Information Sessions
Host Program
Clubs And Societies activities
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27. Facebook.com/BComUniMelb
Where to from here?
11:00am Credit information session
10:00-12:00pm Student clubs and societies information tables
1:00-4:00 Commerce subject information lectures commence
Throughout the day: Breadth information sessions
21 Feb to 1 March: : Attend a course advice session. You must book in first
21 Feb to 1 March: Commerce Computer Labs are open for you to complete your enrolment
@ Level 3, the Spot
26 Feb -1 March: Orientation week
Any Questions?
Facebook.com/BComUniMelb
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