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This Bachelor of Commerce course gives students a strong grounding in business and economic principles, and they will learn core business development skills. Students who graduate with outstanding achievement as a top student in the graduating cohort w

  • Awarded by

    University of Newcastle, Australia

  • Academic Level

    Bachelor's Degree

  • Intake months

    xxx

  • Course Duration

    xxx

  • Estimated Course Fees

    xxx

  • Mode of Delivery

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Overview

Introduction

This Bachelor of Commerce course gives students a strong grounding in business and economic principles, and they will learn core business development skills. Students who graduate with outstanding achievement as a top student in the graduating cohort will be awarded the Indrani Dasgupta Memorial Student Excellence Award.

Students will advance with any one of the following specialised majors:

  • Accounting: A major in accounting will prepare you to assess the financial validity and future of organisations, as well as its investments, acquisitions, taxation, opportunities and threats. Accounting students provide the management of an organisation with the tools necessary to make sound financial decisions.
  • Finance: A major in Finance will teach you about money management, with a focus on investments, trading, financial law and risk. The broad range of skills and knowledge as well as the international scope covered in a finance major will leave you work-ready for employment in global markets. Studying finance can lead to well-paid career opportunities, in an industry where a shortage of talent, combined with an ageing workforce, is driving growth in the job market.

Upon graduation, students will receive exemptions of up to 9 ACCA papers and may apply for

  • Associate membership with CPA Australia, and
  • Associate Member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)

Students with a relevant diploma from a Polytechnic in Singapore, maybe eligible for up to 120 credits towards your degree. These credits can help you shorten the time needed to complete your studies.

Course Highlights

  • University Faculty Support

    Taught by University of Newcastle’s faculty and approved lecturers based in Singapore, with doctorates from reputable universities and field professionals.

  • Advanced Standing

    Stand to receive up to 120 credit exemptions with a relevant polytechnic diploma and possible completion in 12 months, subject to University’s approval.

  • AACSB Accredited Business School

    Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB accreditation is awarded to only the top 6% of the world’s business schools.

  • Accreditation from Professional Bodies

    Gain exemptions from up to 9 ACCA papers after graduation. Graduates will receive formal notification of exemptions when they register with ACCA. Graduates may also apply for associate membership with CPA Australia and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA).

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Duration

The programme can be completed within 12*- 28 months, depending on number of exemptions.

Lesson Duration: Average of 2 – 3 hours per session

Terms: 4 modules in a trimester

*Only for students with direct entry to academic year 2.

Learning Mode

Blended (City Campus & online)

Modules

Core Modules

  • Accounting for Decision Makers
  • Accounting Practice
  • Business Decision Making
  • Foundations of Law
  • Introduction to Finance
  • Introduction to Management
  • Macroeconomics in the Global Economy
  • Microeconomics for Business Decisions

Accounting Major

  • Management Accounting
  • Financial Accounting for Reporting Entities
  • Accounting Theory
  • Taxation
  • Auditing and Assurance
  • Contemporary Accounting Issues

Finance Major

  • Business Finance
  • Corporate Finance
  • Derivative Securities
  • Portfolio Management

Directed Modules (Must complete 2 modules)

  • Financial Analysis and Valuation
  • International Finance
  • Financial Institutions Risk Management

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Minimum Class Size

  • 10

Maximum Candidature

  • 8 years

Graduation Requirements

Upon successful completion of all required modules, students will be awarded the Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Newcastle (Australia).

Academic Requirements

  • GCE A Level (Minimum 3 subjects in H2 level or 2 subjects at H2 level and 2 subjects at H1 level); OR
  • 3-year Diploma from a local polytechnic; OR
  • PSB Academy Diploma in Business Administration; OR
  • Other diploma or equivalent qualifications would be assessed on a case-by-case basis
  • Entry requirements (program code 40029) for international students can be found here.

Minimum Age Requirement

  • 16 years old

English Language Requirement

All applicants  must  demonstrate  that  they  meet  the  University’s  English  proficiency  requirement through one of the following methods:

  • IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; OR
  • GCSE+/ IGCSE – A Level English or Humanities with a minimum grade C; OR
  • TOEFL Internet-based Test with a minimum score of 60; R: 13, L: 12, S: 18 and W: 21; OR
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) (GSE) with a minimum overall score of 50 with section minimum no less than 54; OR
  • PSB Academy Certificate in Academic English (PSB Academy CAE) with a minimum score of 60% in each exam

English language test scores must be less than 2 years old at the date of application to the University of Newcastle, Australia.

Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

Course Fees

Singapore-Based Students & International Students

  • 24 Modules: S$48,396.00
  • 16 Modules: S$32,264.00

Progressing Students (Academic Year 2 Entry)

  • Singapore-based Students:S$30,650.80 (16 modules)
  • International Students: S$32,264.00 (16 modules)

Payment instalments:

  • 24 Modules: 6
  • 16 Modules: 4

Other Mandatory Fees

Singapore-based Students

  • Application Fee (New Students): S$160.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee: S$400.00

International Students

  • Application Fee (New Students): S$490.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee (New Students): S$1,250.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee (Progressing Students): S$550.00

 

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