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Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Education for 2008
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Course overview
Designed to prepare students for combination careers as business professionals and secondary teachers, graduates qualify as accountants or economists and as secondary teachers in commerce fields. The education studies provide an in-depth knowledge of the theoretical foundations of education, curriculum studies and teaching practice. Students gain an understanding of the nature of education, classroom teaching and practice in schools (including supervised teaching placements) and the relationship between education and society. Core business units in accounting, management, marketing and business law provide students with the framework and skills needed for a career in business. Students complete a major (eight unit) and minor (four unit) sequence in commerce consisting of one of the following combinations: economics and accounting, accounting and economics, economics and management or management and economics. Depending on the units chosen, students may also be able to satisfy the requirements of professional associations.
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Career outlook
Graduates are eligible to teach in secondary schools in Victoria in their field of specialisation. They can also pursue commerce careers in accounting, business law and taxation, finance, economics, econometrics and business statistics, management and marketing.
Single degree options
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Accreditation
Australian: All graduates are eligible to teach in Victoria in their field of specialisation, although registration with VIT will be necessary. While many graduates hold a range of interstate and overseas teaching positions, applicants are advised to check with local authorities regarding teacher registration requirements. Graduates can also qualify as an accountant or an economist.
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