Undergraduate program guide 2014
Business, economics and innovation Commerce • Economics • Finance • Innovation and entrepreneurship
Indicative study to career pathways Disciplinary area
Degrees
Potential career opportunities
Commerce
>> Bachelor of Commerce >> Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) >> Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance) >> Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) >> Bachelor of Commerce (Management) >> Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)
>> Financial Services Officer >> Fund and Portfolio Manager >> Accountant, Management Consultant >> Manager/Business Management >> Market Researcher >> Marketer/Marketing Manager >> Ministerial Adviser >> Business Analyst >> Business Consultant >> Commodities or Futures Trader >> Parliamentary Adviser
>> Policy Adviser >> Political Adviser >> Public Servant >> Finance Manager >> Financial Adviser >> Financial Systems Analyst >> Foreign Affairs >> Government or Corporate Policy Adviser >> Taxation Officer >> International Trade or Business Analyst >> Stockbroker
Finance
>> Bachelor of Finance
>> Banker >> Commodities or Futures Trader >> Accountant >> Actuary >> Finance Manager >> Financial Adviser >> Financial Services Officer >> Fund and Portfolio Manager >> International Government and
>> Business Manager >> Management Consultant >> Auditor >> Business Analyst >> Business Data Analyst >> Foreign Affairs >> Statistician >> Government or Corporate Policy Adviser >> Stockbroker >> Financial Systems/Computer Analyst
Trade Policy Adviser
>> International Trade or Business Analyst >> Bachelor of Finance (International)
Economics
>> Bachelor of Economics >> Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Economics >> Bachelor of Economics with Bachelor of Finance >> Bachelor of International Studies with Bachelor of Economics
>> Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Economics >> Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Economics
Innovation and entrepreneurship
>> Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
>> Banker >> Finance Manager >> Financial Adviser >> Financial Services Officer
>> Financial Systems/Computer Analyst >> International Government and
>> International Government and
>> Data Analyst >> Financial Analyst >> Health Economist >> Humanitarian/Aid Worker >> Industrial Organiser >> Intelligence Officer >> International Development Worker >> Management Consultant >> Planning Officer/Urban Planner >> Policy Adviser >> Statistician >> Political Adviser >> Stockbroker
>> Business Development Manager >> Business Management >> CEO >> Entrepreneur
>> General Manager >> Government or Corporate Policy Adviser >> Innovation Manager
Trade Policy Adviser >> International Trade or Business Analyst >> Journalist >> Banker >> Business Analyst >> Business Data Analyst >> Commodities or Futures Trader >> Diplomatic Corps >> Project Officer >> Public Servant >> Research Assistant >> Foreign Affairs >> Business Manager
Trade Policy Adviser
>> International Trade or Business Analyst
Business, economics and innovation Students often commence their university study unsure about their future career path. The structure of the commerce, economics and finance degrees offered by the Business School and the School of Economics enable students to delay decisions about specialisations until the end of the first year of studies. The first years of each of the degrees included in this guide are very similar, except for the Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which allows school leavers the flexibility to study electives from diverse subject areas from the beginning of their degree. The areas of study in each degree may be broadly summarised in the following areas.
Commerce Commerce deals with activities within and between businesses and includes disciplines such as accounting, corporate finance, marketing, management, commercial law and electronic commerce. Commerce students gain knowledge that is fundamental to the administration and management of businesses.
Economics Economics examines the social aspects of economies. It studies the interaction of the decision making of households, businesses and the whole of society and includes things such as how we respond to incentives (the things that influence decision-making) and how our conflicting choices are reconciled. Economics contributes to our understanding of policy design and business strategy. Economics provides the ‘big picture’.
Finance Finance relates to the operation and function of the world’s financial system and its relationship with the broader economy. Areas of study include financial markets, valuation issues, international trade and finance, financial modelling and financial management. Students may decide to specialise and graduate with a degree indicating their specialisation.
Innovation and entrepreneurship Innovation and entrepreneurship encompasses a multidisciplinary skillset that can be applied to diverse areas. Innovation and entrepreneurship covers entrepreneurial process, history and types, who entrepreneurs are and what they do, how innovation relates to entrepreneurial activity and outcomes, the commercialisation of technology, the role of creativity in enterprise development, how to develop and demonstrate creative thinking, and how to recognise and assess entrepreneurial opportunities. Business and new venture creation is only one possible career outcome; other opportunities might include policy development, working as an innovation specialist within an organisation, or building on existing skills and knowledge in a specific domain.
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Undergraduate degrees Business degrees >> Bachelor of Commerce >> Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) >> Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance) >> Bachelor of Commerce
(International Business) >> Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
Concurrent degrees After commencing a degree program students can speak to a course adviser about adding a second degree to broaden their horizons. Students who successfully complete a double degree graduate with two parchments and two qualifications, whereas students who successfully complete a combined degree have both degrees listed on the one parchment.
>> Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) >> Bachelor of Finance >> Bachelor of Finance (International)
Plus honours and double degrees.
Economics degrees >> Bachelor of Economics >> Honours Degree Bachelor of Economics
Economics double degrees >> Bachelor of Arts with
Bachelor of Economics >> Bachelor of Economics with
Bachelor of Finance >> Bachelor of International Studies with
Bachelor of Economics >> Bachelor of Laws with
Bachelor of Economics >> Bachelor of Teaching with
Bachelor of Economics
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Industry partnerships Interaction with industry is integrated into our teaching curriculum. You can kickstart your career development and apply university learning through a series of industry engagement programs such as ‘On the Couch’, the G. C. Harcourt Visiting Professorship Lecture and leadership forums.
Internships The faculty’s internship program allows students to undertake practical and relevant work experience, develop job-ready skills and knowledge directly related to their field, gain insight into career pathways, and build their industry contacts and professional networks. For more details visit www. adelaide.edu.au/professions/internships
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Student support In addition to support services offered to the wider University student body such as the Transition and Advisory Service (www.adelaide.edu.au/tas), Maths Learning Centre drop-in service (www.adelaide.edu. au/mathslearning/drop_in) and English Support Centre (www.adelaide.edu.au/ student/services/language-support.html) the Faculty of the Professions also provides undergraduate student support through the Professions Hub. Commerce, economics and finance students can access help at the First Year Learning Centre, Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) and BEE Connected. Read the following information and visit www.adelaide.edu.au/professions/futurestudents/undergraduate for further details.
The First Year Learning Centre Located on the ground floor of the Nexus10 building at 10 Pulteney Street, the First Year Learning Centre is a purpose built facility offering free and exclusive services to first year students in business and economics programs. The centre aims to support students at the most crucial time in their university career by providing special study areas, learning coaches and advisers, as well as the space for students to socialise and make friends.
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Students have access to study coaches who provide discipline-specific advice on the core courses studied during their first year. There is also a dedicated learning adviser who is available daily to provide advice regarding specific academic skills such as correct referencing, how to write assignments and more.
BEE Connected mentor program www.adelaide.edu.au/professions/hub/ ug/bee-connected Feeling a little overwhelmed? Want to talk to someone who knows how you feel? BEE Connected is a mentor program that aims to pair new students with a second or third year student who wants to help students make a successful and enjoyable transition into university life. BEE Connected provides students with a relaxed and social way to meet new friends during the first eight weeks of the university experience. All services are free and available to first year commerce, finance, economics, entrepreneurship and teaching students.
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Features of the First Year Learning Centre include computer stations, learning booths for group meetings, televisions with computer access for group work, digital projectors, lounges and meeting rooms.
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Study tours Because we understand that not all students are in a position to study for a semester overseas, the Faculty of the Professions also offers a number of exciting tours to leading overseas universities. Tours are usually of 10 days to three weeks and past tours have been to Europe, South America and Asia. Study tours are organised by the faculty and University of Adelaide staff accompany students. Many of the tours are partially subsidised by the faculty or the Australian Government and students may be eligible for an OS–HELP Loan from the government. They are run in summer and winter school and students receive one to two courses credit.
Global Learning The University of Adelaide is committed to offering all its students the opportunity to study overseas through a range of programs including student exchange, study tours and summer and winter schools. There are many exciting opportunities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. For the most up-to-date information about these programs please visit www. adelaide.edu.au/student/study_abroad
For more information please visit www.adelaide.edu.au/professions/hub/ ug/study-overseas/study-tour
Establishing a strong technical understanding of the opportunities, coupled with the drivers of project economics is critical to developing sound business judgment. Peter Larden Bachelor of Finance/Bachelor of Engineering
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Business Scholarships
Prizes
Students intending to study the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) may wish to consider applying for the SA Water Undergraduate Scholarships in Commerce (Accounting) at the end of their first year. For further details visit www.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships/undergrad
There are many prizes offered to students of the University of Adelaide Business School. For a comprehensive list please visit www.business.adelaide.edu.au/study/prizes
Bachelor of Commerce
SATAC code: 314101 Duration: 3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) Location: North Terrace campus 2013 local cut-offs: ATAR: 80.05 IB: 27 2013 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27 Assumed knowledge: knowledge of mathematics is helpful for finance, economics and commerce courses and is essential for some courses. STAT entry: yes Tertiary/internal transfer: yes VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: completed Cert IV+ + Credit may be available, please refer to credit calculator: ua.edu.au/credit-calculator
www.ua.edu.au/degrees
>> Commerce graduates may find careers in private business firms operating in the financial, manufacturing, retail and service sectors of the economy or in federal or state government.
Areas of specialisation All Commerce students are admitted to the Bachelor of Commerce program and may choose to graduate with one of the commerce degrees listed. • B.Com (Accounting)
The Bachelor of Commerce is an in-demand degree that is highly valued by employers. The academic program provides students with more than a vocational degree with technical business skills; it develops analytical and decision-making skills to prepare students for future leadership roles. It is a flexible business degree providing specialisations in the specific career areas of accounting, corporate finance, international business, management and marketing. Critical thinking and communication skills are developed throughout the academic program to enable graduates to deal effectively with continuous change in business environments. Key features
>> The Bachelor of Commerce is a high demand degree that is valued by employers.
>> The degree promotes broad interdisciplinary understanding of business, accounting, economics and business statistics, while allowing students to design their own program by taking electives from other areas of their choice.
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A Bachelor of Commerce is recognised as a fully accredited degree by both CPA and ICAA. Career prospects are available in specialised fields such as taxation, auditing, management accounting, computerised accounting and finance.
Professional accreditation The University’s business programs have been awarded a five-year international accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB): www.aacsb.edu/accreditation AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than 5% of the world’s business schools. This means the University of Adelaide’s business degrees are recognised internationally for their high quality and successful graduates.
• B.Com (Corporate Finance) • B.Com (International Business) • B.Com (Management) • B.Com (Marketing)
Potential careers Why study the Bachelor of Commerce?
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Students who specialise in accounting may join the accounting profession in all areas of commerce and industry. Admission to CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) requires the completion of an accredited degree, practical experience and courses of study organised by the professional accounting associations.
Accounting: upon completion of the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) students will be eligible to apply for associate membership of either the Chartered Accountants program (Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia) or the CPA program (CPA Australia). To achieve full professional membership both bodies require an additional program of study and a stipulated length of work experience.
Through this degree, I have developed much sought-after research skills, improved my ability to manage working relationships and gained the confidence to take on leadership roles in the workplace. Marina Fokina Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
Corporate Finance: graduates are entitled to affiliate membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australia (Finsia). Some Corporate Finance courses cover material relevant for entry to the Chartered Financial Analysts and Financial Planning Association.
Indicative study plan Level I
International Business: completion of appropriate courses within this program leads to membership of professional associations such as the Australian Institute of Management (AIM), the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).
Plus four Level I Electives taken from the following list or from other disciplines offered by the University of Adelaide Electives Accounting Method I Commercial Law I Information Systems I International Financial Institutions and Markets I
Management: completion of this academic plan leads to membership of professional associations such as the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) and the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Marketing: completion of this academic plan enables students to gain credit towards Certified Professional Marketer (CPM) status awarded by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI). Graduates are also eligible for the Diploma of Market Research from the Market Research Society of Australia.
Level II
Electives Management Accounting II Financial Accounting II Small and Family Business Perspectives II Organisational Behaviour II Management II International Business II Commercial Law II Business Finance II Financial Institutions Management II Business Valuation II Internet Commerce II Introduction to Marketing II Consumer Behaviour II Organisational Dynamics II
All students commence in the Bachelor of Commerce and complete the first year of the program before choosing to specialise. The first year provides students with the foundation necessary for a commerce graduate and includes core courses in accounting, economics and business data analysis. In the second and third years, students choose courses from the specialisations listed. Students may also choose electives in electronic commerce, commercial law and a wide range of subject areas offered by other faculties.
Accounting
Key features:
>> designed to meet professional accounting qualifications
>> provides career pathways in accounting, including specialised fields such as taxation, accounting systems, auditing, management accounting, business advisory services and finance.
Corporate Finance This specialisation is designed to provide students with skills in finance together with broader studies in business. Corporate finance focuses on the way financial managers make investment and financing decisions and use financial instruments and capital markets to enhance returns and manage risk. Key features:
>> designed so that students develop the analytical skills to make corporate finance and investment decisions and use financial instruments and securities markets to enhance returns and manage risk
>> provides career pathways in the financial services sector comprising banks, corporations, financial institutions, and in businesses as financial consultants, advisers and managers.
Core courses Four Commerce Level II courses (from the following list of Electives) Plus four Level II Electives taken from the following list or from other disciplines offered by the University of Adelaide
Program structure
This specialisation is designed for students who wish to gain professional accounting qualifications. There are fifteen courses within the academic plan that are compulsory for an accounting qualification.
Core courses Principles of Microeconomics l Principles of Macroeconomics l Business and Economic Statistics I Accounting for Decision Makers I
Level III
Core courses Four Commerce Level III courses (from the following list of Electives) Plus four Level III electives taken from the following list or from other disciplines offered by the University of Adelaide Electives Accounting Theory III Corporate Accounting III Auditing III Advanced Management Accounting III Corporate Governance and Accountability III International Management III Strategic Management III Human Resource Management III Income Tax Law III Business Taxation and GST III Legal Aspects of International Business III Corporate Responsibility for Global Business III Corporate Finance Theory III Portfolio Theory and Management III Options, Futures and Risk Management III Corporate Investment and Strategy III Treasury and Financial Risk Management III Electronic Commerce III Marketing Communications III International Marketing III Market Research III Marketing Strategy and Project III Services Marketing III Management of Brands III Managing Conflict and Change III
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International Business This specialisation is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in international business management. The program provides a broad foundation in business as well as specialised studies in international management and international marketing. In addition, students complete either one semester of study abroad, study a foreign language or undertake international cultural studies. Key features:
>> provides a broad foundation in international business as well as specialised studies in international management, international marketing, social challenges faced by multinational corporations, and legal issues in international business
>> options for careers may include working in a government organisation or for an international non-government organisation such as an aid agency
>> other career opportunities include working in the banking sector, tourism, hospitality organisations, and for airlines.
Management This specialisation will help students to develop the skills required to successfully manage changes in work structures, process and product technologies, employment relations and organisational culture. The management courses collectively introduce students to key areas of management. The second year courses lay the foundations for the acquisition of the technical, human and social skills that managers require. In the third year students study the important area of how to manage people in organisations including the cross-cultural management of human resources. Study of management is rounded off with a course that looks at the core management function of crafting and implementing strategy.
>> develops skills required to successfully manage changes in work structures, process and product technologies, employment relations, organisational culture and strategy
>> suits young professionals seeking employment in an organisation in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors in areas such as human resources, planning or production.
Marketing The Marketing specialisation is designed to provide students with a sound background in business, together with an understanding of marketing’s role within and between organisations. The degree program integrates the development of practical skills and acquisition of knowledge, with a strong emphasis on understanding current marketing theories and the latest marketing research. In addition to developing an understanding of marketing theory, students will prepare marketing reports, marketing plans and diagnostic case studies, and analyse advertising across a range of media.
the role of marketing within and between organisations, as well as providing a sound background in business.
Honours Students who are completing the Bachelor of Commerce may apply for entry to an Honours degree, specialising in any of the areas of study supervised by the school. Honours is an intensive program that requires an extra year of full-time study and leads to the award of a second degree, Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). Between 2013 and 2015, the University is introducing an Honours pathway focused on future professional employment.
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Combined and double degree programs provide students with the flexibility to combine two areas of study concurrently.
Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Commerce www.ua.edu.au/degrees
commerce + laws
SATAC code: 324111 Duration: 5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) Location: North Terrace campus 2013 local cut-offs: ATAR: 95.00 IB: 34 2013 international cut-offs: ATAR: 85 IB: 30 Assumed knowledge: knowledge of mathematics is helpful for finance, economics and commerce courses and is essential for some courses STAT entry: yes Tertiary/internal transfer: yes
Key features:
>> provides students with an understanding of
After completing my TAFE study, I was looking for a program that gave me the best-allround education and was transferable in real business practice. The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at the University of Adelaide did exactly that. My time at the University of Adelaide has been an amazing journey, culminating in an exciting job offer with a Chartered Accountants firm.
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Double degrees
Students may apply to undertake the Bachelor of Laws degree concurrently with the Bachelor of Commerce degrees. This double degree option ensures perspectives from other disciplines are incorporated and that studies in law are seen in the wider social context. Completion of a double degree program uniquely places graduates to pursue some of the specialist career opportunities offered beyond the law. Students already enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce degree may also apply for entry to the Bachelor of Laws towards the end of their first year of full-time study. If accepted, students begin in their second year and may, with appropriate selection of courses, complete the two programs in the same time frame. For further information please refer to www.ua.edu.au/degrees or the Law undergraduate program guide.
Bachelor of Finance
SATAC code: 314401 Duration: 3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) Location: North Terrace campus
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Indicative study plan Level I
Accounting for Decision Makers I Principles of Microeconomics I Principles of Macroeconomics I International Financial Institutions and Markets I Introduction to Financial Mathematics I Business and Economic Statistics I or Statistical Practice I Applications of Quantitative Methods in Finance I or Mathematics IA/IB or Mathematics IA/IMA Plus one Level I Elective
Level II
Business Finance II Financial Economics II Financial Institutions Management II Intermediate Econometrics II or Probability and Statistics Plus four Level II Electives
Level III
Portfolio Theory and Management III Financial Modelling: Tools and Techniques or Options, Futures and Risk Management II Plus additional Level III Finance courses Plus four Level III Electives
2013 local cut-offs: ATAR: 65.30 IB: 24 2013 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 Assumed knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics is helpful for finance, economics and commerce courses and is essential for some courses. STAT entry: yes Tertiary/internal transfer: yes VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: completed Cert IV+ + Credit may be available, please refer to credit calculator: ua.edu.au/credit-calculator
Why study the Bachelor of Finance? The Bachelor of Finance degree introduces students to the global and institutional aspects of our financial systems. There is a broad coverage of the specialised financial institutions, their asset classes, and the markets in which the different assets are traded. Areas of study include financial markets, valuation issues, international trade and finance, financial modelling and financial management. The Bachelor of Finance program comprises a range of courses in finance, economics, mathematics and statistics. Students may choose a particular area of specialisation during their second and third years or continue with a more general approach. Students admitted to the Bachelor of Finance may choose to graduate with either a Bachelor of Finance or Bachelor of Finance (International).
Bachelor of Finance Key features:
>> introduces students to the global financial markets and assets traded within those markets
>> provides an economics and mathematical focus to financial products and services
>> exposes students to global financial institutions and investigates retail and investment banking activities, as well as the regulatory environment in which they operate
>> can be taken as a double degree with a Bachelor of Economics, Mathematics or Law
>> suits students seeking employment in retail and merchant banks, investment firms, both domestic and multinational corporations, and government regulatory bodies. Areas of specialisation For those wishing to focus on the interaction of economics and finance, choices could include financial economics, international trade and finance and financial econometrics. Students with commercial aspirations undertake courses in corporate finance, futures and risk management, portfolio theory and management, and investment analysis and valuation. All eligible students are admitted to the Bachelor of Finance program but may choose to follow the Bachelor of Finance (International) stream.
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Bachelor of Finance (International) This specialisation is ideal for students wishing to focus on the interaction of economics and finance at an international level. Finance courses include Money, Banking and Financial Markets, and International Finance. The courses cover topics such as the mechanics and operation of foreign exchange, debt and equity markets, and provide coverage of important monetary and financial issues and developments in the world. This finance pathway is for those interested in trading international financial instruments and providing financial and monetary advice to multinational companies and government, or working in both merchant and retail banks. Key features:
>> provides students with an international focus, specifically in the areas of international banking, international investments and international management of financial risk
>> exposes students to the financial framework at the global level and covers areas such as the mechanics and operation of foreign exchange and interest rate markets, financial econometrics, financial institutions and investments
>> suits students seeking careers in trading international financial instruments, providing financial and investment advice to multinational companies, or wanting to work in government and financial institutions.
Potential careers Finance graduates will be in a strong position to gain employment in government departments or with private and public companies anywhere in the world. They may be employed by trading and merchant banks, investment firms, consulting specialists, private and public corporations and local and national government agencies.
Graduate opportunities exist in treasury and risk management, stockbroking, fund and portfolio management, international trade and derivatives trading and pricing.
Program structure All students commence in the Bachelor of Finance program and after completing the first year can choose to specialise in international finance. A common first year comprises courses in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics and accounting and is followed by the choice of pathway best suited to the interests of the student. Students must complete core finance courses that include:
>> International Financial Institutions and Markets at Level I
>> Business Finance and Financial Economics at Level II
>> Portfolio Theory and Management at Level III. Some courses provide the opportunity to gain affiliate membership to the Financial Services Institute of Australia (Finsia), and also covering material relevant for entry to the Chartered Financial Analysts and Financial Planning Association. The flexibility of the degree enables students to choose electives across all levels in a wide range of subject areas offered by other faculties.
Professional accreditation The University’s business programs have been awarded a five-year international accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than 5% of the world’s business schools. This means the University of Adelaide’s business degrees are recognised internationally for their high quality and successful graduates. For further information visit www.aacsb.edu/accreditation
Finance graduates are entitled to affiliate membership of the nationally-recognised Financial Services Institute of Australia (Finsia). Full membership of Finsia requires completion of the institute’s Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment. Completion of the finance degree is a step towards achieving the Finsia graduate diploma. By undertaking specific courses, graduates can also obtain partial compliance with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission PS146
(tier 1 compliance), in the areas of generic knowledge derivatives and securities.
this does not apply where the Bachelor of Finance is taken as part of a double degree.
Study plans
Students who obtain good results in the three-year program may apply for entry to the Honours program. Bachelor of Finance (Honours) is an intensive program and runs for two semesters starting the last week in February.
Students may select elective courses offered in economics, commerce, humanities and social sciences, mathematics, computer science and science. Subject to quota restrictions, finance students may take courses offered by the Business School, leading to professional accounting qualifications—
Between 2013 and 2015, the University is introducing an Honours pathway focused on future professional employment.
Double degrees Bachelor of Economics with Bachelor of Finance www.ua.edu.au/degrees
economics + finance
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical, Civil and Environmental, Civil and Structural, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic+, Mechanical, Telecommunications) with Bachelor of Finance www.ua.edu.au/degrees
SATAC code: 314151
engineering + finance
Duration: 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) Location: North Terrace campus
SATAC codes: various—please refer to www.ua.edu.au/degrees
2013 local cut-offs: ATAR: 65.45 IB: 24
Duration: 5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
2013 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25
Location: North Terrace campus
Assumed knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics is helpful for finance, economics and commerce courses and is essential for some courses.
Adelaide Approved score: 80
STAT entry: yes
2013 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27
Tertiary/internal transfer: yes
Prerequisites: various—please refer to www.ua.edu.au/degrees
VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: completed Cert IV+ + Credit may be available, please refer to credit calculator: ua.edu.au/credit-calculator
2013 local cut-offs: ATAR/IB: various—please refer to www.ua.edu.au/degrees
Assumed knowledge: various—please refer to www.ua.edu.au/degrees STAT entry: yes* Tertiary/internal transfer: yes*
The combined program of economics and finance integrates the benefits of the more general economics program with the specialisation of finance. By appropriate selection of courses it is possible to complete both programs within four years of full-time study. Students who complete this double degree program graduate with two parchments and are very well placed in the employment market.
Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Finance www.ua.edu.au/degrees
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SATAC code: 324111 Duration: 5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) Location: North Terrace campus 2013 local cut-offs: ATAR: 95.00 IB: 34 2013 international cut-offs: ATAR: 85 IB: 30 Assumed knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics is helpful for finance, economics and commerce courses and is essential for some courses.
VET/TAFE minimum entry requirements: completed Certificate IV*+ * S ACE Stage 2 prerequisites or equivalents must be met + Credit may be available, please refer to credit calculator: ua.edu.au/credit-calculator
Through this double degree program, graduates can combine the concepts of engineering with finance, enabling them to meet the challenge of some exciting careers. Engineering encompasses a broad range of fields concerned with leading-edge technologies across many applications and environments. With specialist skills in mathematics and sciences, engineers design and develop structures, systems, devices, machines, materials and processes to find solutions and improvements to real-world problems. The double degree with the Bachelor of Finance is available in the engineering disciplines of chemical, civil and environmental, civil and structural, computer systems, electrical and electronic, mechanical or telecommunications. The double degree program combines the concepts of the chosen engineering specialisation with broad coverage of the global and institutional aspects of our financial systems.
Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences with Bachelor of Finance
STAT entry: yes Tertiary/internal transfer: yes
www.ua.edu.au/degrees
mathematical + finance
Students may apply to undertake the Bachelor of Laws degree concurrently with the Bachelor of Finance degrees. This double degree option ensures perspectives from other disciplines are included in the study experience and that the law is examined in the wider social context. Completion of a double degree program uniquely places graduates to take up some of the specialist career opportunities offered beyond the law.
SATAC code: 314711 Duration: 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Students already enrolled in the Bachelor of Finance degree may also apply for entry to the Bachelor of Laws towards the end of their first year of full-time study. If accepted, they begin in second year and may, with appropriate selection of courses, complete the two programs in the same time frame.
STAT entry: yes*
Location: North Terrace campus 2013 local cut-offs: ATAR: 74.40 IB: 25 2013 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 Prerequisites: SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies Tertiary/internal transfer: yes* VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: completed Cert IV* * S ACE Stage 2 prerequisites or equivalents must be met
With a need to model and control uncertainty in financial markets and financial arrangements, finance is a new and important area of application of mathematics. Graduates who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences with the Bachelor of Finance are equipped with a solid grounding in mathematical modelling, statistics and computing for a career in finance, mathematics and computing or research.
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Economics
Students in the School of Economics have access to a range of support services offered by the University and the Professions Hub. For further details visit www.adelaide.edu.au/professions/ future-students/undergraduate In addition to the many support services offered, during teaching periods students are able to access assistance with economics coursework. These one-hour drop-in sessions are called ‘Office Hours’.
They are available for most courses and are usually conducted by one or more tutors for that course.
For more details visit www.adelaide.edu.au/ scholarships/undergrad/cresswell.html
The John Cresswell Scholarship
Prizes
The John Cresswell scholarship is valued at $3,000 for one year and is open to commencing students. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in the single degree of Bachelor of Economics at the University of Adelaide.
There are a range of prizes that recognise excellent academic performance at all levels of undergraduate study. For further details visit www.economics. adelaide.edu.au/current/ug/prizes
Bachelor of Economics SATAC code: 314141 Duration: 3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) Location: North Terrace campus
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Indicative study plan Level I
Principles of Microeconomics I Principles of Macroeconomics I Business and Economic Statistics I Intro to Mathematical Economics (Basic) I or Intro to Mathematical Economics (Advanced) I or approved Economics Level I mathematics course* Plus four Level I Electives chosen from: International Financial Institutions and Markets I Australia in the Global Economy I or courses from other disciplines offered within the University
Level II
Intermediate Microeconomics A II Intermediate Macroeconomics II Intermediate Econometrics II or Intermediate Mathematical Economics II Plus one Level II Elective chosen from the following Economics courses: Resource and Environmental Economics II International Trade and Investment Policy II East Asian Economies II Financial Economics II Intermediate Microeconomics B II Economic Statistical Theory II Plus four Level II Electives from the Economics courses or from other disciplines within the University.
Level III
Four Economics Level III courses, including International Economic History III Plus four Level III Electives from the Economics courses or from other disciplines within the University.
2013 local cut-offs: ATAR: 65.35 IB: 24 2013 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25 Assumed knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics is helpful for finance, economics and commerce courses and is essential for some courses. STAT entry: yes Tertiary/internal transfer: yes VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: completed Cert IV+ + Credit may be available, please refer to credit calculator: ua.edu.au/credit-calculator
Why study the Bachelor of Economics? Economics is the study of the interaction of the decision making in households, businesses and the whole of society. It examines how we respond to incentives (the things that influence decision–making) and how our conflicting choices are reconciled. Economics contributes to our understanding of policy design and business strategy. Economics provides the ‘big picture’. The courses available within the Bachelor of Economics will enable students to understand how the economy works and provide training that will help graduates shape its future.
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*S tudents who have not completed Year 12 Maths or equivalent must take Introduction to Mathematical Economics (Basic) I as one of their courses concurrently with Principles of Microeconomics I in Semester 1 of first year. Students who have completed Year 12 Maths or equivalent must enrol in Introduction to Mathematical Economics (Advanced) I or another approved Economics Level I mathematics course.
Courses cover microeconomics (microeconomic issues include the management of the environment and depleting natural resources) and macroeconomics (this relates the growth and stability of the whole economic system) as well as econometrics (the maths and statistics of economics) and a range of other topics. Economists often describe economics as a ‘way of thinking’. Studying economics at the University of Adelaide will develop your capacity to break down issues into questions that can be resolved, guide you in the collection of data and information, and introduce you to techniques for managing that data. These are skills critical to many careers and very important to good decision making in government and business. The teaching program also stresses the value of working in teams and developing communication skills, both oral and written. Key features:
>> suits students seeking employment as future managers and decision makers in all areas of the economy including private firms, government departments, consultancies, and private and public interest groups
>> creates graduates that are employed by banks, stockbrokers, manufacturers and distributors, insurance companies, the media, and international consulting organisations
Potential careers This program provides a great foundation for a wide range of careers. Recent graduates have been employed by trading and merchant banks, stockbrokers, insurance companies, accounting firms, financial planners, infrastructure and utility companies, manufacturers and distributors and a wide range of federal and state government organisations. Other employment opportunities include journalism, teaching, foreign affairs and international consulting. Completion of an Honours degree opens up more options for specialist positions in economics, including in government and business.
Program structure The Bachelor of Economics program includes compulsory courses designed to give students a solid understanding of economics, in addition to providing a selection of optional courses in other disciplines. Half of the program is structured around compulsory courses that include economic principles, applied economics and econometrics. The remainder of the program consists of optional or elective courses.
Students can choose from further economics courses such as international economics, international trade, managerial economics and development economics, or they can choose from other disciplines including finance, international studies, management, politics, marketing, geography, history, languages, mathematics, computer science or science. The second option is ideal for students who want the opportunity to pursue one or more areas of interest outside of economics. Subject to quota restrictions, economics students may take courses offered by the Business School, leading to professional accounting qualifications. The optional Honours (fourth) year involves the writing of a research report or dissertation together with advanced coursework in macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics.
Honours Students who obtain good results in the Bachelor of Economics may apply for entry to the Honours program. Between 2013 and 2015, the University will introduce an Honours pathway focused on further enhancing future professional employment. Completion of an Honours degree opens up more options for specialist positions in economics, including in government and business.
>> develops graduates* that are fully recognised by both major Australian professional accounting bodies—CPA Australia, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). * Please note: refers to Bachelor of Economics students that focus on accounting.
Areas of specialisation The Bachelor of Economics program gives students the flexibility to specialise in an area of economics e.g. a focus on international economics or environmental economics. The structure of the Bachelor of Economics degree enables students to enhance that economics specialisation by taking courses with the same focus but from other disciplines, e.g. politics or environmental studies. Alternatively, students can focus on something different such as philosophy or accounting. The Bachelor of Economics with a focus on accounting is accredited by the two major Australian professional accounting bodies: CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA).
I have been provided with a broad range of academic and cocurricular opportunities, including scholarships and study abroad programs. Without the encouragement and support of university staff these experiences would not have been possible. Alice Frank Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Finance and Diploma of Languages (German)
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Double degrees Bachelor of International Studies with Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Economics www.ua.edu.au/degrees
arts + economics
SATAC code: 324131 Duration: 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) Location: North Terrace campus 2013 local cut-offs: ATAR: 69.90 IB: 24 2013 international cut-offs: ATAR: 70 IB: 25 Assumed knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics is helpful for finance, economics and commerce courses and is essential for some courses. STAT entry: yes Tertiary/internal transfer: yes VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: completed Cert IV+ + Credit may be available, please refer to credit calculator: ua.edu.au/credit-calculator
Students of this double degree acquire a strong knowledge on how the economy works and learn the skills to make change, while developing an understanding of one of the many disciplines of study in the Bachelor of Arts.
Bachelor of Economics with Bachelor of Finance www.ua.edu.au/degrees
finance + economics
SATAC code: 314151 Duration: 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) Location: North Terrace campus
international + economics
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SATAC code: 324361 Duration: 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Location: North Terrace campus
Location: North Terrace campus
2013 local cut-offs: ATAR: 65.95 IB: 24
2013 local cut-offs: ATAR: 74.15 IB: 25
2013 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25
2013 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25
Assumed knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics is helpful for finance, economics and commerce courses and is essential for some courses.
Assumed knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics is helpful for finance, economics and commerce courses and is essential for some courses.
STAT entry: yes
STAT entry: yes
Tertiary/internal transfer: yes
Tertiary/internal transfer: yes
VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: completed Cert IV+ + Credit may be available, please refer to credit calculator: ua.edu.au/credit-calculator
This double degree program provides students with a contemporary and historic understanding of international relations from a political and social perspective while gaining a strong understanding of the economy. By completing this double degree students will further their knowledge in their chosen field, acquire skills in diverse areas and provide an additional dimension to their employment prospects. Through careful selection of courses, both degrees can be completed in four years.
Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Economics www.ua.edu.au/degrees
laws + economics
SATAC code: 324111
Assumed knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics is helpful for finance, economics and commerce courses and is essential for some courses.
Duration: 5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: completed Cert IV+ + Credit may be available, please refer to credit calculator: ua.edu.au/credit-calculator
The combined program of economics and finance integrates the benefits of the more general economics program with the specialisation of finance. By appropriate selection of courses it is possible to complete both programs within four years of fulltime study. Students who complete this program are well placed in the employment market.
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Duration: 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
2013 international cut-offs: ATAR: 75 IB: 25
Tertiary/internal transfer: yes
www.ua.edu.au/degrees
SATAC code: 324241
2013 local cut-offs: ATAR: 65.45 IB: 24
STAT entry: yes
Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Economics
Location: North Terrace campus 2013 local cut-offs: ATAR: 95.00 IB: 34 2013 international cut-offs: ATAR: 85 IB: 30 Assumed knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics is helpful for finance, economics and commerce courses and is essential for some courses. STAT entry: yes Tertiary/internal transfer: yes
Students may apply to undertake the Bachelor of Laws degree concurrently with the Bachelor of Economics degree. This double degree option ensures perspectives from other disciplines are included in the study experience and that the law is seen in the wider social context.
The Bachelor of Teaching degree program prepares students for teaching in middle and senior secondary schools. It is also suitable for students intending to work with adult learners. The program is offered as a double degree only and is designed for students who are beginning tertiary study. The primary focus in the first three years of the degree is on completing a Major sequence in two different subject areas usually taught at senior secondary level. A Major sequence consists of courses taken over three consecutive years of study. Six semesters of study in a subject area is the general requirement for teaching a subject up to Year 12 level. The Major subject sequences are taken as part of the Bachelor of Economics program in the subject areas of the student’s choice. In each of these years students also take education courses designed to provide an on-going orientation to educational issues and practice. The first and third year education courses include observation and experience in school contexts. The final year is taken up entirely with education studies, which are organised around two five-week periods of teaching practice in secondary schools.
Innovation and entrepreneurship Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
SATAC code: 324641
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innovation
Indicative study plan
Duration: 3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) Location: North Terrace campus and Ngee Ann – Adelaide Education Centre (Singapore) 2013 local cut-offs: ATAR: 72.45 IB: 25 2013 international cut-offs ATAR: 70 IB: 25
Students who hold an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Advanced Diploma or Diploma from a recognised institution, Polytechnic in Singapore or equivalent may be eligible to receive advanced standing of equivalent to 1 to 1.5 years of study. Students are advised to contact the Program Director in the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre for guidance on selecting elective courses.
STAT entry: yes Tertiary/internal transfer: yes
Level I
VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: completed Certificate IV+ + Credit may be available, please refer to credit calculator: ua.edu.au/credit-calculator
Students undertaking Level I, with no advanced standing, are required to successfully complete 24 units of elective courses offered by the University of Adelaide that are available to them.
Level II
Entrepreneurial Strategy and Resourcing Foresight and Social Change Foundations of Entrepreneurship New Venture Finance New Venture Marketing Opportunity Assessment Project Management for New Ventures Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship
Level III
Applied Entrepreneurship Ethics and Cultural Aspects of Entrepreneurship Innovation and Creativity New Venture Planning Technology Commercialisation Project (6 units) Level III elective (3 units)
Why study the Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship? The Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship investigates the fascinating world of entrepreneurship and the role innovation plays in creating new ventures, which can include establishing large corporations, small businesses and not-for-profit or community organisations. The Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a multi-disciplinary program that appeals to people from all backgrounds. Entrepreneurship and innovation can be applied to diverse areas such as business, information technology, science, engineering, the performing and creative arts, hospitality, fashion, digital media and the non-profit sector. The program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the processes, risks, rewards, motivations and societal impacts of innovation and entrepreneurship within regional, national and global perspectives. It aims to develop and inspire individuals interested
in creating innovative futures that influence markets, economies and communities.
>> the commercialisation of technology >> the role of creative thinking in entrepreneurship
Students will explore what entrepreneurship and innovation is. This includes topics such as:
>> the development of innovative strategies and
>> the entrepreneurial process, its history and types >> who entrepreneurs are and what they do >> how innovation relates to entrepreneurial activity
and innovation creativity in enterprise financing of new ventures
>> how to identify and assess entrepreneurial opportunities.
and outcomes
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Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the degree, the Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship can compliment degrees from many subject areas. An example might be a Bachelor of Computer Science, whereby a student wishes to add an understanding of innovation, commercialisation and entrepreneurship to formal skills in software development.
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Graduates may be interested in starting up their own ventures or advising those who do. Business and new venture creation is only one possible career outcome. Other options might be policy development or working on strategy and innovation within an organisation. Graduates may find employment opportunities in innovative or entrepreneurial organisations, both large and small; in a wide range of leadership and support roles; or managing new ventures within large organisations.
I was motivated by the practical nature of the degree, which allowed me to balance full time study and elite sporting commitments, whilst also running my own organisations. Along the way, I have been guided by lecturers who have extensive experience in growing successful entrepreneurial ventures. Vanessa Picker Young Australian of the Year (SA) 2013 Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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The University of Adelaide has been awarded international accreditation for its Business and Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
Opportunities exist for students to continue into postgraduate study in areas including innovation and entrepreneurship, project management and science and technology commercialisation.
Program structure The equivalent of three years full-time study (72 units) is required for this program (though fasttracking is also possible). Students who hold an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Advanced Diploma or Diploma from a recognised institution, Polytechnic in Singapore, or equivalent,
may be eligible to receive advanced standing of between 24 and 36 units; equivalent to one to one-and-a-half years of study. Students undertaking Level I, with no advanced standing, are required to successfully complete 24 units of elective courses offered by the University of Adelaide. Level II and III courses are delivered in intensive teaching sessions designed to fit around busy work and family schedules. Students typically attend a three-day opening intensive session and a three-day closing intensive session per course. Students complete assessment items that include individual and group reports, presentations, tests and exams. Students will complete a project that provides the opportunity to work on real business enterprises, new or existing, with support and guidance from academics with practical experience.
Further information Student study commitment To successfully complete courses, students will need to allocate an appropriate time commitment to their study. In addition to the formal contact—the time required for each course (e.g. lectures, tutorials, practicals)—students will need to allocate non-contact time. Non-contact time will be required for a range of activities, which may include, but are not limited to: assessment tasks, reading, researching, note-taking, revision, writing, consultation with staff, and informal discussion with other students. While the relative proportion of contact and non-contact time may vary from course to course, as a guide, a full-time student would expect to spend, on average, a total of 48 hours per week on their studies during teaching periods. This equates to 12 hours per week for a 3-unit course. The workload for undergraduate programs is 24 units per year (full-time).
About the schools and centres Adelaide Business School The Adelaide Business School has a strong tradition and culture of leadership. The school brings together a talented team of over 70
academics with experience in teaching, research, consulting and business practice. World-class research and relevant business education programs are at the heart of the Adelaide Business School. Cutting-edge research and real-world industry experience combine to form programs that provide students return on their investment and skills that are transferable to any profession.
School of Economics The School of Economics offers a supportive and collegial learning environment that provides students with individual attention and enables close interaction with academic staff. The school offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees including the Bachelor of Economics and Master of Applied Economics and research degrees such as a PhD. Many of our graduates have continued on to distinguished careers in banking and finance, education, government, and for organisations such as the Reserve Bank of Australia, and non-profits including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. The school has a healthy research base with diverse interests and specialisations in international trade and policy, business cycle macroeconomics, game theory and networks and applied econometrics.
Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre The Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre’s (ECIC) mission is to stimulate innovation through its research, teaching and community engagement activities. Experienced program directors within the ECIC deliver a comprehensive suite of flexible programs in: >> innovation and entrepreneurship >> project management >> commercialisation.
ECIC programs are designed to assist individuals in achieving personal growth and professional goals. Alongside imparting advanced practical knowledge, ECIC teaches students the skills needed to incubate, grow and execute ideas. In applying these skills, graduates become proactive and innovative leaders who make a real difference to their organisations, companies and communities. Students are encouraged to participate in the Entrepreneurs’ Challenge (eChallenge), South Australia’s premier student business planning competition—for more information visit www.adelaide.edu.au/echallenge
OPEN DAY
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SUNDAY 18 AUGUST
There are information sessions for future students and parents, as well as entertainment, tours and exhibitions for the whole family! Don’t miss the opportunity to explore our campus and discuss your study and career options with our friendly staff. For more information go to our Open Day website or call the University Contact Centre on 8313 7335.
www.adelaide.edu.au/openday
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Undergraduate program guides A list of all degrees and other programs included in our undergraduate program guides.
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Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance) Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) Bachelor of Commerce (Management) Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Finance (International) Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honours degrees: Honours degree of Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree of Bachelor of Economics Honours degree of Bachelor of Finance Double degrees: Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Economics with Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Engineering with Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of International Studies with Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences with Bachelor of Finance
Dentistry and oral health
Architecture, landscape architecture and urban design Bachelor of Architectural Design Honours degree of Bachelor of Architectural Design
Arts, humanities and social sciences Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) Bachelor of Development Studies Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Languages Diploma in Languages Bachelor of Media Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours degrees: Honours degree of Bachelor of Arts Honours degree of Bachelor of Development Studies Honours degree of Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management Honours degree of Bachelor of International Studies Honours degree of Bachelor of Media Honours degree of Bachelor of Social Sciences Double degrees: Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of International Studies with Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of International Studies with Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Development Studies Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Media Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Social Sciences Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Social Sciences with Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Arts
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery Bachelor of Oral Health Honours degree: Honours degree of Bachelor of Science in Dentistry
Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) Bachelor of Engineering (Architectural) Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Sustainable Energy) Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Aerospace) Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Sports) Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy) Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum) Bachelor of Engineering (Pharmaceutical) Bachelor of Engineering (Software) Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Honours degrees: Honours degree of Bachelor of Computer Science Honours degree of Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences Honours degree of Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Combined and double degrees: Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) with Bachelor of Finance
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) and Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) with Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) with Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) with Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) and Bachelor of Science (Physics) Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Aerospace) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Aerospace) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum) and Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum) and Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum) and Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum) and Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum) and Bachelor of Science (Geology and Geophysics) Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) with Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences with Bachelor of Finance
Health sciences Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours degree: Honours degree of Bachelor of Health Sciences Double degrees: Bachelor of Health Sciences with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Social Sciences with Bachelor of Health Sciences
Law Bachelor of Laws Double degrees: Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Development Studies Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Media Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Social Sciences
Medicine Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery Honours degree: Honours degree of Bachelor of Medical Science
Music Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music (Classical Performance) Bachelor of Music (Composition) Bachelor of Music (Jazz Performance) Bachelor of Music (Music Education) Bachelor of Music (Musicology) Bachelor of Music (Performance and Pedagogy) Bachelor of Music (Popular Music and Creative Technologies) Bachelor of Music (Sonic Arts)
Honours degrees: Honours degree of Bachelor of Music Honours degree of Bachelor of Music (Performance and Pedagogy) Honours degree of Bachelor of Music (Classical Performance) Honours degree of Bachelor of Music (Composition) Honours degree of Bachelor of Music (Jazz Performance) Honours degree of Bachelor of Music (Music Education) Honours degree of Bachelor of Music (Musicology) Honours degree of Bachelor of Music (Popular Music and Creative Technologies) Honours degree of Bachelor of Music (Sonic Arts) Double degree: Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Music Non-degree programs: Advanced Diploma in Aboriginal Studies in Music Diploma in Aboriginal Studies in Music Diploma in Instrumental Music Diploma in Music (Classical) Diploma in Music (Jazz) Diploma in Music (Sound Engineering) Certificate IV in Music (Classical) Certificate IV in Music (Jazz) Certificate IV in Music (Technology) Certificate III in Music
Nursing Bachelor of Nursing Honours degree: Honours degree of Bachelor of Nursing
Psychology Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours degree: Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Sciences Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science (Advanced) Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) Bachelor of Science (Evolutionary Biology) Bachelor of Science (Laser Physics and Technology) Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology) Bachelor of Science (Molecular and Drug Design) Bachelor of Science (Nanoscience and Materials) Bachelor of Science (Natural Resources) Bachelor of Science (Petroleum Geoscience) Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) Bachelor of Science (Space Science and Astrophysics) Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology Honours degrees: Honours degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences Honours degree of Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science Honours degree of Bachelor of Science Honours degree of Bachelor of Science in High Performance Computational Physics Honours degree of Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology Double degrees: Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Aerospace) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Science
Teaching Double degrees: Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Science
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How to apply Applications to University of Adelaide undergraduate programs are made online via SATAC UniWeb: www.satac.edu.au/uniweb The application closing date for 2014 entry is: 27 September 2013. Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery and Dental Surgery applicants should also refer to the UMAT website for information on the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test, including application and test dates: http://umat.acer.edu.au International students should refer to www. adelaide.edu.au/study/international/apply
Entry pathways There are many pathways applicants can take to apply to study at the University of Adelaide, including the SACE, STAT, TAFE, preparatory programs, foundation study, and more. To find out more about available pathways, visit www.adelaide.edu.au/study/pathways
Fees and costs In 2013 student contributions for Commonwealth supported students studying an equivalent full-time study load (EFTSL) were as follows. Band 1: humanities, behavioural science, clinical psychology, education, foreign languages, nursing, social sciences, visual and performing arts $5,868 Band 2: computing, built environment, other health, allied health, engineering, surveying, agriculture, mathematics, statistics, science $8,363 Band 3: law, dentistry, medicine, veterinary science, accounting, administration, economics, commerce $9,792 These annual fees are indicative only as actual charges are determined at the course level based on the area of teaching. Fees may increase in 2014.
HECS Higher Education Loan Program (HECS-HELP) HECS-HELP assists eligible Commonwealth supported students to pay their student contribution. Further information on Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP is available at www.studyassist.gov.au
Scholarships The University of Adelaide has a generous scholarship program for students in financial need; students from rural, regional or remote areas; and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Comprehensive information about scholarships and how to apply can be obtained from the University Contact Centre (refer below for details), Hub Central (when on campus) and the Scholarships website: www.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships
Student Services and Amenities Fee Students are charged an annual Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to assist with the funding of student services and amenities at the University. In 2013 the SSAF amount for full-time students was $273, and for part-time students it was $204. Eligible students may defer this fee to an SA-HELP loan. Further information about the SSAF and SA-HELP is available on the Student Finance website at www.adelaide.edu.au/student/finance/ssaf
Additional costs Students may be required to pay for specialist equipment, reading materials etc. Students are advised not to purchase any equipment until they receive their faculty/school handbook, available during orientation. Information on other program related fees and charges is available from www.adelaide.edu.au/ student/finance/otherfees
Bonus points Bonus points are available to school leavers who successfully completed Specialist Mathematics and Languages Other Than English (LOTE) subjects, as well as through our Fairway schemes. For full details please visit www. adelaide.edu.au/study/high-school/getting-in
Who to contact if you have any questions Our friendly and skilled staff at the University Contact Centre can address all your program enquiries over the phone or online. If they do not have the answer to your enquiry, they will put you in touch with faculty/school/discipline staff for expert advice.
Program intake Many undergraduate programs will allow students to begin study in February or July. Please refer to individual programs on Degree Finder (www.ua.edu.au/degrees) to check whether midyear entry is available. Where Degree Finder states ‘subject to availability’ applicants will need to check with the University Contact Centre whether midyear entry is available.
Deferring your studies Most of our undergraduate programs can be deferred for up to two years. Please refer to individual programs for exceptions. Music programs may not be deferred.
English language requirements for undergraduate international students All international students undertaking an Australian Year 12 program are required to achieve a Pass grade or above in one of the approved English as a Second Language or an English language subject. If a student does not pass the English language subject then alternative options, such as an acceptable English language proficiency test result, may be arranged. Details of recognised subjects and recognised tests and requirements are outlined at www.international.adelaide. edu.au/apply/admission Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma meets the English language requirements of the University of Adelaide.
Accommodation We understand that finding the right accommodation is important to successful study. For accommodation options and costs please visit www.adelaide.edu.au/accommodation Disclaimer: The information in this publication is current as at the date of printing and is subject to change. You can find updated information on our website at www.adelaide.edu.au With the aim of continual improvement the University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the degrees, diplomas, certificates and courses on offer. As a result the specific programs and courses available will change from time to time. Please refer to www.adelaide.edu.au for the most up to date information or contact us on 1800 061 459. The University of Adelaide assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information provided by third parties. CRICOS 00123M © The University of Adelaide Published March 2013
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