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7. General information for all undergraduate students
7.1. Specialisations
7.2. Credits and exemptions
7.3. Subject changes
7.4. Subject prerequisites
7.5. Subject levels
7.6. Workloads
7.7. Attendance and timetable
7.8. Overloading
7.9. Repeated failure in a subject
7.10. Summer Semester
7.10.1. Economics and Commerce Summer Semester Subjects 2005
7.11. Re-enrolment/course planning
7.12. Cancellation of Enrolment: Leave of Absence
7.12.1. Commonwealth Subsidised Place (CSP) and Australian Full-Fee Students
7.12.2. International students
7.13. Cancellation of Enrolment: Discontinuation
7.13.1. Commonwealth Subsidised Place (CSP) and Australian Full-Fee Students
7.13.2. International Students
7.14. Resumption of course
7.15. Transition
7.16. Communication skills and ESL subjects
7.17. Commerce computer laboratories
7.18. Disability contact officer
7.19. Mental health contact officers
7.20. Concurrent diplomas
Students should be aware of their rights and obligations while at the University. Essential information on matters such as enrolment, assessment, special consideration in the event of illness or other difficulties etc., is contained in the Student Diary, issued to every student on enrolment.
The formal requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce degree allow for very flexible course plans. This flexibility is a response to the demand from employers for students with a broad education. However, in order to assist students to choose subjects from the wide range of areas taught and to enable students to develop a specialised knowledge in that area the Faculty has developed illustrative specialisations in which related subjects are grouped. They are not majors and students are not required or expected to follow them in detail. Specialisations are neither printed on transcripts nor formally acknowledged in any way. Students may include in their course a subject, or sequence of subjects, in an area taught in another Faculty. Studies in languages, mathematical sciences, politics and psychology are popular choices but other non-Commerce subjects may also be taken see Commerce and non-commerce subjects. For a detailed list of the suggested subjects, please refer to the Specialisation Guide which is available from the Faculty Office or online at http://www.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/downloads/specialisation2005.pdf. Please note, the Specialisation Guide must be read in conjunction with the 2005 Undergraduate Studies Handbook.
Students who have successfully completed MUPHAS or other enhancement studies may be eligible to apply for credit toward the Bachelor of Commerce. Credit will be granted for subjects that, in the opinion of the Faculty, are equivalent to those that could normally be undertaken as part of the Bachelor of Commerce.
Students who have achieved a score of 88 or above in Trinity Foundation Accounting (in 2004) are eligible to apply for an exemption from 306-103 Accounting 1A. Students who have achieved a score of 88 or above in Trinity Foundation Accounting (in 2005) are eligible to apply for an exemption from 306-107 Accounting Reports and Analysis.
Students commencing the BCom with previous, incomplete undergraduate university studies may be given credit for up to 150 points towards the BCom. Credit will only be given for subjects successfully completed, which, in the opinion of the Faculty, are equivalent to those subjects permitted to be undertaken as part of the BCom. Students who have undertaken studies at other institutions must complete or be granted credit for the compulsory subjects, and must complete at least 50 level-3 points within the Faculty in order to be eligible to graduate.
Students applying for credit for the BCom component of a combined 500 point degree will receive no more credit in total than one half of the minimum BCom points of the degree i.e. a maximum of 100 points' Commerce credit in a degree of 500 points, of which the minimum (and sometimes maximum) required is 200 Commerce points.
Graduates admitted to the BCom course will receive credit for a maximum of 100 points. A diplomate with a three-year qualification may receive credit for up to 100 points as approved by the general manager.
Credit must be applied for upon enrolment in the BCom. Credit applications cannot be considered after a student has commenced studies. Credit must normally be applied for once only within the first 12 months of a student's first commencement in the BCom or BCom combined degree. Credit is not normally granted for studies undertaken more than 10 years prior to the year of admission to a Faculty of Economics & Commerce course. Students must have finalised their credit within the first 12 months (full-time or part-time) of enrolment in the course.
Students wishing to apply for credit or an exemption should consult the Faculty's credit and exemptions policy. Students may view the Faculty's Credit Policy (available in PDF format) at the following web site: www.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/credit
BCom and BCom combined students can change their subjects online using the Student Information System (SIS) http://sis.unimelb.edu.au. Students attempting a subject change that cannot be approved on-line (for example, attempting to enrol in subjects without completing enough points or the appropriate prerequisites) will be sent an email by a Course Adviser advising the student to submit a valid subject selection. Students who continue to make invalid changes will be asked to make a course advice appointment. Opening and closing dates of the online system for for Commerce students are published on the Faculty's website prior to the commencement of each semester. Students should also ensure they are aware of the critical dates relating to subject changes which are detailed in Course and subject changes in the general information section of this Handbook.
Students are not permitted to enrol in subjects without first completing all prerequisite and/or corequisite subjects as listed in this Handbook. In addition to specific subject prerequisites, students should be aware of the general year-level prerequisites for each subject. For further information about these see Subject levels.
Subjects are taught at either level-1 (first year), level-2 (second year) or level-3 (third year). The year level of economics and commerce subjects is indicated by the fourth numeral of the subject code. Students may not enrol in level-2 subjects until they have completed at least 75 level-1 points and students may not enrol in level-3 subjects until they have completed at least 175 level-1 and level-2 points.
The normal workload of a full-time student enrolled in the BCom is 50 points per semester, generally consisting of four 12.5 point subjects. The view of the Faculty is that the minimum workload required for each 12.5 point subject is nine hours. This represents two hours of independent study for each hour of lectures and tutorials in the Faculty, a total commitment of 36 hours per week. This workload recommendation is the minimum expected; students who do not make this commitment throughout the semester are less likely to achieve to their full potential. Learning programs in the Faculty are designed with this study commitment in mind.
Students are expected to attend all classes (lectures, tutorials, practical work etc.), and submit all set assignments. Many subjects have assessed tutorial attendance and if you do not meet this requirement, you may be excluded from examinations in the subject concerned. It is important, therefore, to keep informed of the requirements of each subject you undertake. Make sure that you obtain all programs, instructions and guidelines issued by staff.
While every effort is made to avoid timetable clashes, the number of subjects available to BCom students makes it impossible to accommodate every possible subject combination. If a subject combination results in lecture or tutorial time clashes, students must change their subjects. Attendance is expected at all scheduled lectures, tutorials and seminars.
Overloading in a semester means enrolling in more than the normal full-time load of 50 points (or four subjects). If you wish to take a language subject as part of your degree you will be permitted to enrol in 56.25 points in a semester. The following guidelines apply to the granting of permission to overload:
First year students will not be permitted to overload under any circumstances.
Students who have failed two or more subjects in their first year will not be given permission to overload in their second year.
A maximum load of up to 62.5 points in semesters 1 and 2 is permitted.
Students who have achieved an average of at least 70% in the previous semester (in which they were enrolled in at least 50 points) may be permitted to overload in the subsequent semester.
Final year students who have passed all subjects in the previous semester (in which they were enrolled in at least 50 points) will normally be permitted to overload to complete their degree in their final semester.
Students wishing to overload in their next semester of study may apply after the release of their most recent semester of results by emailing commerce-courseadvice@unimelb.edu.au from their university email account and writing the semester and year in the subject line. Eg. "OVERLOADING: Semester 2, 2004". Students must include their student number, full name and course in the body of the email and must ensure they meet the overloading guidelines.
Students will not be permitted to exceed a total of 300 points (24 subjects) in the single BCom or 500 points in a combined BCom course. Permission to overload in any semester will only be granted if the Faculty believes that the student has the ability to pass all the subjects in the overloaded course, and that the overload will not result in a substantially diminished performance in the course.
Students will not be permitted to enrol in a non-compulsory subject for a third time. Students who fail one of the four compulsory subjects three times are likely to be recommended for suspension from the BCom. For further information, please see Unsatisfactory progress.
The Summer Semester runs from early January to late February. Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce combined degree students may enrol in a maximum of 25 points in Summer Semester. For further information on Summer restrictions, see Workloads.
Strict deadlines apply to the enrolling in and withdrawing from Summer Semester subjects. For more information, see Course and subject changes.
Subjects offered during the Summer Semester are taught in intensive mode.
No approval will be given for Commerce students to undertake subjects at other universities over summer for credit towards the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Commerce (Management).
Note that this list of subjects is correct at the time of printing. Please see our website for any changes to subject availability: http://www.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/current/bcom_suminfo.html
First-year students receive individual assistance in planning their courses when they enrol. Continuing students are required to annually electronically submit and have approved a course plan of their intended studies for the year ahead. If required, you should consult with a Faculty course adviser for assistance in planning your subject enrolment. Students will contacted by email to their university email address with full details of the online re-enrolment process during Semester 2.
Provided students have had their course plan approved by the Faculty and have passed all their subjects, they should receive an authorised enrolment from Student Administration. If an authorised enrolment is received, students will not be required to attend the University during the re-enrolment period to complete re-enrolment. Re-enrolment is completed by following all the procedures set out in the information pack sent to students. Students who do not receive a re-enrolment information pack should contact the Faculty Office for further information. If students do not re-enrol by the required date, a late fee will be incurred or your enrolment will be cancelled. If your enrolment is cancelled you will be required to apply for re-admission to your course. If you are re-admitted, new fee arrangements will apply as well as a reinstatement fee from Student Administration.
Applications for leave of absence are available from the Faculty Office or on-line through SIS https://sis.unimelb.edu.au/cgi-bin/cancel.pl (the online system is not available to International students).
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce combined students may be granted up to two semesters of leave from study. In extenuating circumstances additional leave may be granted.
The Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) generally accepts deferment or postponement of studies (usually six months duration) on the grounds of illness, evidenced by a medical certificate, or other exceptional circumstances beyond the control of the student, for example bereavement. Inability to pay fees is not considered an exceptional circumstance. Although your leave of absence has been approved by the University, it is possible that DIMIA may cancel your student visa while you are out of Australia.
It is strongly advised that you contact the Australian Embassy in your home country to check the status of your student visa before you attempt to travel back to Australia. If your student visa has been cancelled you will need to obtain a new Confirmation Of Enrolment from the International Centre and apply for a new student visa.
Students wishing to discontinue their studies must provide written advice of this to the Faculty. Forms to advise of a course discontinuation are also available from the Faculty Office.
CSP students who discontinue a component of their combined degree are advised that they will need to submit a new Payment Options Declaration form for their new course to Student Administration.
International Student Services (ISS) monitors student's enrolments and provides regular compliance reports to DIMIA. If you discontinue or are suspended from your course then your enrolment status will be reported to DIMIA. It is your responsibility to ensure you comply with the conditions of your visa. For further information, contact ISS.
International students who discontinue one degree from a combined degree course must submit a Notification of Internal Transfer form with the International Office.
Students suspended from a course, or who discontinue from a course, may apply to be re-selected into the course in competition with other applicants. Applications are due in late June for Semester 2 entry and late October for semester 1 entry. Application forms are available from the Faculty Office. Students may not retain credit for a subject for longer than 10 years.
The Faculty of Economics and Commerce has a number of programs and services designed to support first year students in achieving their full potential in their studies, as well as providing opportunities to meet other students. Programs and services include:
a peer mentor program
study groups
individual learning skills and maths consultations
T2C (Transition to Commerce) subject
T2C is a short lecture series designed to help students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Commerce make a smooth adjustment to the teaching and learning environment of the Faculty. Through participation in T2C, students will develop a range of learning strategies and practical tools appropriate to university study. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce, and the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Commerce will find T2C in their Alloc8 timetables. The Faculty includes T2C in timetables in order to maximise student's ability to attend each lecture.
T2C is one of the pathways through which the Faculty of Economics and Commerce hopes to make the learning experience at university an enjoyable and successful one. Information about these programs and services will be given to all new students, and an introductory lecture will be run on Academic Orientation Day. Further information can be obtained from the Faculty's website at: http://tlu.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate/T2C/ or by emailing the Transition Officer: commerce-transition@unimelb.edu.au.
BCom students are permitted to enrol in a maximum of one subject from communication skills and ESL in their course. Approval for such enrolments is discretionary and is given on an individual basis.
The computer facilities on campus can be grouped into two broad categories:
general access laboratories provided by ITS and the Student Union
Faculty and departmental laboratories
You must have your student card with you for identification when you use any computer facilities at the University of Melbourne. For information on general access computer laboratories, including a 24 hour laboratory, go to http://www.its.unimelb.edu.au/students.html. Information regarding Economics and Commerce Faculty computing laboratories is available from the Facilities and Services section of the Faculty's web site http://www.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/.
Students with a temporary or permanent disability or medical condition requiring additional assistance should contact the Faculty's disability contact officer (FDCO). The FDCO can ensure that students with special needs have access to a number of University services provided by the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU), including alternative examination arrangements (such as additional writing time or a venue which is wheelchair accessible), notetakers or sign language interpreters, specialised equipment (such as computer screen reading software) and overall support in liaising with academic and other general staff. Students who think that they may require alternative exam arrangements should discuss this matter with the Faculty's disability contact officer early in the academic year (or, in the case of acute conditions, as soon as possible). Some form of documentation will normally be required. It is now possible for students with permanent disabilities with non-changing effects to have appropriate examination arrangements on an on-going basis. Note that English as a second language is not grounds for alternative exam arrangements.
For more information on the wide range of services that the DLU provide, go to their website http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability or visit them on campus to make a time to discuss your needs. Handbooks for students with disabilities are available at the DLU.
The Faculty of Economics and Commerce has a number of nominated mental health contact officers (MHCOs) who have undertaken awareness training on issues that affect students who have mental illnesses. MHCOs are available to assist students with Faculty-related matters when the student is either unsure where to seek advice or feels unable to manage an issue. They endeavour to streamline and clarify processes and are available to discuss items such as leave of absence, HECS census dates, special consideration etc. and can assist by liaising with academic and other administrative staff. An MHCO is not a trained psychologist and cannot provide counselling or help you with managing your illness but can refer you to other University services such as counselling, health service, or chaplaincy.
To become eligible for the MHCO program, you must first register with the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU). If you have previously registered with the DLU, ask them to refer you to the Faculty's MHCO. The DLU will discuss your needs and view medical documentation that outlines your mental health condition. All information is held confidentially and will not be stored on your student file but is essential in order to provide support for your academic needs. After the DLU makes a referral to an MHCO, you will need to make an appointment to meet with them to ensure that you are both clear about roles, information sharing and procedures.
The Faculty of Arts offers a Diploma in Modern Languages and a Diploma of Arts to students undertaking courses in faculties other than arts. For further information see Diploma in Modern Languages and see Diploma in Arts. The Faculty of Music offers a Diploma of Music to students undertaking courses in faculties other than music. For more information see Diploma in Music (Practical). The Faculty of Science offers a Diploma in Information Systems to students undertaking courses in faculties other than science. For further information see Diploma in Information Systems. The School of Creative Arts (Faculty of Arts) offers a Diploma in Creative Arts. For further information, please see Diploma in Creative Arts.
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