[BOX HILL TAFE] Associate Degree in Commerce

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Associate Degree in Commerce

Course Code: ADC01
Domestic Fee Type: Fee for service
Centre: Business Programs
Location: Elgar Campus
Enquiries: +61 3 8892 2120
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au

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What does this course involve?

The Associate Degree of Commerce is a two-year program designed to develop graduates who may enter the workforce in the field of business or proceed to a Bachelor of Commerce.

You can elect to majors in accounting, international business or marketing.

You undertake studies in accounting, finance, management, marketing, business law, economics and international business.

As a graduate of the associate degree, you will have been prepared to undertake a wide range of generalist graduate positions within organisations. Further, you will be able to quickly adapt and learn in the dynamic world of business.

Please note: For information on tuition fees please refer to the doc-ument below.

Fee information for Associate Degree of Commerce

This course is also available to International Students.

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Course structure

Core units are:

• Accounting for Decision Making
• Economics 1
• Business Law
• Marketing Concepts
• Management
• Workplace Communication
• Business Finance
• Economics 2

Second Year Accounting Majors will undertake:

• Management Accounting
• Business Information Systems
• Business Decision Making
• Accounting Concepts and Systems
• Financial Accounting
• Business Finance 2
• Marketing Law
• Business Ethics

Second Year International Business Majors will undertake:

• International Industry Policy
• Business Information Systems
• Business Decision Making
• International Business Economics
• International Business
• International Marketing
• Marketing Law
• Business Ethics

Second Year Marketing Majors will undertake:

Marketing Research

Business Information Systems

Business Decision Making

Consumer Behaviour

Strategic Marketing

International Marketing

Marketing Law

Business Ethics

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Entrance requirements

Year 12 students must have successfully completed VCE with a study score of at least 20 in units 3 and 4 English (any). The following VCE subjects would benefit students undertaking the associate degree:

• Accounting
• Economics
• Legal Studies

Non-Year 12 applicants should have completed a relevant tertiary program or have evidence of current employment or experience in industry and evidence of ability to meet the demands of the program.
You must be 21 years or more by 1 January in the year you commence study.

International applicants must have equivalent academic requirements as for Year 12 and Non-Year 12 above plus English requirements for degree courses.

Overseas applicants need to have a minimum IELTS overall score of 6.0. This must include a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing and a minimum of 5.0 in listening and speaking. The minimum of TOEFL score required for entry is 550 for the paper examination and 213 for the computer examination.

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Selection criteria

Year 12 students are selected based on their ENTER and study scores in specified subjects.

Non-Year 12 applicants must provide evidence of experience and/or ability to meet the demands of the program.

Evidence could include:

• evidence of previous study in mathematics, accounting, business or legal studies
• evidence of your potential to succeed in tertiary study such as completion of a tertiary preparatory program, or work-based experience that demonstrates excellent written communication skills, ability to organise and complete projects
• evidence of understanding of commerce as a field of study.

International applicants must provide evidence as for Year 12 and Non-Year 12 as above and evidence of English language based on TOEFL or IELTS scores.

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Length of course

Full-time - two years.

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How to apply

Apply directly to Box Hill Institute's Centre for Business Programs.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on +61 3 8892 2120.

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Pathways

Jobs

You could work in a variety of contexts within businesses. These include management, team-leading, coordination, marketing, accounting and import/export roles.

The Employment Service can be contacted on +61 3 9286 9712

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Courses

You can apply for advanced standing in a Bachelor of Commerce at a university. You are eligible for up to two years credit in a three-year Bachelor of Commerce degree at Deakin University.

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Recognition

This course is accredited by the Victorian Office of Higher Education.

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Subjects

Stage 1

BAC101	Accounting for decision making	39 hr
BEC101	Economics1	39 hr
BLC101	Business law 1	39 hr
BMK101	Marketing concepts	39 hr

Stage 2

BAC201	Finance 1	39 hr
BMM201	Management	39 hr
BMM202	Workplace communication	39 hr
BEC201	Economics 2	39 hr

Stage 3

BIT301	Business information systems	39 hr
BMM301	Business decision making	39 hr
BAC301	Management accounting	39 hr
BAC302	Accounting concepts and systems	39 hr

Stage 4

BMM402	Business ethics	39 hr
MLC402	Marketing law	39 hr
BAC401	Financial accounting theory	39 hr
BAC402	Business finance 2	39 hr

Subject Details

Stage 1

BAC101 – Accounting for decision making - (39 hours)

This subject will examine how information produced by the traditional book-keeping process is used by various decision makers in allocating scarce resources. The emphasis in this subject is on the 'users' of accounting information not the processes for the preparation of the accounting information. The tools used for decision making by external users and management are explored in detail along with accounting information systems and the internal controls necessary to produce useful information. The accounting for short-term management will also be examined.

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BEC101 – Economics1 - (39 hours)

This subject will develop an understanding of how the Australian economy oeprates. It will enable students to analyse economic events and understand their effect on the economy and society as a whole. It looks at how the larger sectors of our economy operate, in particular the hoursehold, business, government and international sectors. The study of microeconomics theory (or the theory of price) covers issues such as supply and demand, foreign trade, economic growth, government regulation, socialism, inflation and economic recession.

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BLC101 – Business law 1 - (39 hours)

This subject is intended to serve as an introduction to the law’s operation in Australian industry and commerce. The unit covers the Australian legal system, sources of law, as well as the law of contract and the law relating to professional negligence.

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BMK101 – Marketing concepts - (39 hours)

This is an introductory subject for marketing and marketing management with a focus on the marketing of consumer goods and services. Students will be introduced to the concepts of marketing strategies, and given the opportunity to apply the theoretical aspects of the course to problems similar to those encountered in the business environment.

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Stage 2

BAC201 – Finance 1 - (39 hours)

This subject is intended to serve as an introduction to personal and corporate money management. Some major areas of finance and risk and return concepts will be discussed. Further, the various techniques involved in finance and the application of these techniques to make investment decisions in the share, property and debt markets, both locally and internationally, will be investigated.

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BMM201 – Management - (39 hours)

This subject provides fundamental competencies, knowledge and skills for students planning a career within organisations. Knowledge of organisational structure and the operatins of organisatins, the processes of management and the behaviour of people at work are essential to all business graduates.

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BMM202 – Workplace communication - (39 hours)

This subject will develop understanding and skills necessary to communicate effectively in the modern business environment. The student will develop their undersanding and ability of formal oral and written communication, negotiation, meetings, conflict resolution, problem solving and interpersonal skills within this environment.

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BEC201 – Economics 2 - (39 hours)

This subject will develop a practical understanding of economic concepts including opportunity costs, why countries trade, scarcity and demand and supply. It will equip students with the ability to understand why organizations and households behave a certain way, why governments sometimes intervene in the economy, considering the effects of this intervention.

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Stage 3

BIT301 – Business information systems - (39 hours)

This subject will develop within the student an understanding of Information Technology within the modern business environment. Students will develop competency in the use of computers and the design and implementation of information systems within the organisation, including electronic business concepts.

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BMM301 – Business decision making - (39 hours)

This unit will provide the necessary techniques for the collection, analyusis and presentation of business data. The student will focus on the application of concepts and use of the computer as a tool.

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BAC301 – Management accounting - (39 hours)

This subject is intended to enable the provision of information to management, thus allowing them to make decisions about th e allocation of resources in line with the strategic plan of the enterprise. This information will assist management to plan and control current operations, review and e-valuate the performance of people and various segments of a business and to make improved strategic long-term and tactical short-term decisions.

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BAC302 – Accounting concepts and systems - (39 hours)

This subject will examine the coneptual framework for financial accounting together with developing a sound practical knowledge of therecording and reporting process.

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Stage 4

BMM402 – Business ethics - (39 hours)

This subject strives to develop within the student a concept of ethics within today's business environment. The subject helps to foster an environment where business situations with potentially unethical dimensions can be openly discussed and resolved to the best interests of stakeholders. After studying the subject, students should be able to competently and responsibly arrive at well-informed and ethically conscious decisions.

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MLC402 – Marketing law - (39 hours)

This subject is intended to provide an understanding of the basic consumer law principles. In particular, to gain sufficient undersanding of the legal environment in which the marketing process operates to enable students to be aware of legal implications, identify legal risks and take full advantage of legal rights.

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BAC401 – Financial accounting theory - (39 hours)

This subject examines the nature of financial accounting theory and various approaches to accounting theory. Also examined is the framework for setting Australian accounting standards and various accounting issues, including issues related to assets, liabilities, owners’ equity, revenues, expenses, leases and foreign currency. The study of these areas should consolidate a further understanding of accounting techniques previously studied in other accounting units and promote the examination of various contemporary accounting issues.

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BAC402 – Business finance 2 - (39 hours)

This subject is intended to introduce students to theoretical concepts and practical application in business finance. It is concerned with making investment decisions, the financial implications of those investments and the distribution of business income.

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