Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Education for 2009

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.

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

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Course Content See: 2008 University handbook entry for this course (2009 available 1 October) See: 2008 University handbook entry for this course (2009 available 1 October)
Duration 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time 4 years
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.
International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$24,160 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 031513G
Monash course code 2026 2026
Faculty Faculty of Education Faculty of Education
Contact Education: telephone +61 3 9905 2819, email info@education.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au/.
Commerce: telephone +61 9905 2327.
International Student Enquiries Telephone: +(61)3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au

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.

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12. English requirements: See the English Language Requirements web page

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English and one of mathematical methods or specialist mathematics at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Clayton
ENTER clearly in* Individual Offer

* The "clearly in" score is based on last year's selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

This course is not available for second semester entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English and one of mathematical methods or specialist mathematics at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

English requirements for international students

See the English Language Requirements web page

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Clayton
International Baccalaureate 30
GCE A level 11
All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate 81%
Hong Kong A level 10
ISC of the CISCE India 76%
MUFY (best four) 280
Ontario Grade 12 81%
RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year 85%
Sri Lanka A level 12.5
STPM Malaysia 9.67
Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year 80%
UNIPREP Indonesia 8.2
UNSW Foundation Year 8.2

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.

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