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Overview

Commerce and information technology are inseparable in the modern world, and the need for more sophisticated technology is intense. People with the commercial skills to understand and implement technology are in high demand, and with these two degrees you will have these skills.

You could:

combine accounting and software development to create software programs for accountants
mix games development and marketing science to understand the demands of selling a video game franchise
pair business information systems with econometrics or actuarial science to develop expertise in the growing field of data analytics
learn how to commercialise information technology services and products.

Course structure

Commerce component96 credit points

Part A. Commerce specified study

48 credit points

Core units

6 credit points

You must complete 36 credit points from the following units. Note only 1 accounting unit may be completed. You must complete ACC1100 if you intend to complete a major in Accounting.

Additional commerce unit

6 credit points

You must complete one elective unit (6 credit points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics

Capstone, project, international or internship experience unit

6 credit points

You must complete 1 unit from one of the following lists, unless you are completing a major in Accounting. If you are completing the Accounting major you do not complete this section, but must take one elective from the Faculty of Business and Economics instead. Note: you may choose a 12 credit point unit by using the 6 credit points from the "Additional commerce unit" above. If you wish to choose a 24 credit point unit you must discuss course progression with the Faculty.

Capstone unit

6 credit points

You must complete one unit from the following

Consulting project

6 credit points

You must complete one unit from the following

International experience

6 credit points

You must complete one unit from the following

Internships

6 credit points

You must complete one unit from the following the following

Part B. Commerce listed major

48 credit points

You must complete one major from the list below. Depending on the major chosen, you may have already studied one of the required units as part of your commerce specified study. If so, you must complete an additional commerce unit to bring the combined commerce study to at least 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics. If you are intending to undertake an honours year, you should ensure you complete the specific units required for honours in your chosen major area of study. Refer also to the table of majors and minors.

Information technology component96 credit points

If a unit is used for both IT specified study below and a major, you need to complete additional units offered by the faculty of IT to ensure a total of at least 96 credit points of information technology study (any unit starting with code FIT)

Part A. Information technology specified study

48 credit points

Introductory programming unit

6 credit points

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units. Before making a choice, refer to the selected major as a particular one of these may be required for that major.

Core units

24 credit points

You must complete the following units

Additional information technology unit

6 credit points

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units

Capstone project units

12 credit points

Capstone project units (12 credit points) or an industry-based learning unit (18 credit points) from one of the following combinations (depending on the chosen major)

Business information systems, computer networks and security, and software development majors

12 credit points

You must complete the following units

Games development, and interactive media majors

12 credit points

You must complete the following units

Industry-based learning placement stream

18 credit points

You must complete the following unit. Six credit points of the 18 credit point IBL project will replace an elective in the major in Part B. below.

This option is available only if you are selected to participate in the IBL placement program. It will require the use of one elective unit space from your discipline study. You must complete one unit over summer semester or overload in one semester by one unit in order to complete the degree in the standard time frame.

FIT3045Industry-based learningNo reviews yet18 cp

Part B. Information technology listed major

48 credit points

You must complete one of the following information technology listed majors. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level one (12 credit points) and at least three units (18 credit points) at level three. You may be able to replace the major with an extended major by using the elective units available in Part A. If you are intending to undertake an honours year you should ensure that you complete the specific units required as a prerequisite for honours in your chosen major area of study.

The handbook's description of this structure

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Commerce

B2001 Bachelor of Commerce is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete the following two parts:

Part A. Commerce specified study

This will provide you with a broad foundation for your study of commerce and expose you to several commerce disciplines. This will contribute breadth to your knowledge of commerce and address the graduate course outcomes. It will also give you the opportunity to learn more about each discipline before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Commerce listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of your major area of study.

Information technology

C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete the following two parts:

Part A. Information technology specified study

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your information technology education and ensure a breadth of understanding of information technology and its applications in organisations and society.

Part B. Information technology listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your chosen major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information technology products and systems.

Course requirements

You must complete 192 points, of which 96 credit points are from the Bachelor of Commerce (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree) and 96 credit points from the Bachelor of Information Technology (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree).

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

You must complete 192 points, of which 96 points are from the Bachelor of Commerce (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Information Technology (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree).

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Areas of study

Majors (15)

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank

90; International: UERT Year 12/Foundation Band 5 (90-92.49); UERT Post-Secondary Band 3 (Distinction)

Other applicants

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.

VET Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma graduates:
Applicants will require a minimum 70% average to be considered for selection. Preference will be given to applicants whose prior studies are related to the course. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not be sufficient to meet admission requirements.

Monash College entry requirements:
Diploma of Business (Commerce stream) Part 2 average: 70%
Monash University Foundation Year average: 76.25%

Higher education studies:
Applicants will be require a minimum 70% average to be considered for selection. Preference will be given to applicants whose prior studies are related to the course. A minimum of two single units must be completed in order to meet minimum admission requirements.

English language

Monash Minimum: Level A, that is: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or TOEFL Paper-based test: 550 with a TWE of 4.5; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Pathways

Refer to the Course description for each partner course

More information

Professional accreditation

Subject to unit choice, the Bachelor of Commerce degree are accrediated by relevant Australian professional bodies. Refer to the professional recognition webpage.

Other information

Commerce and information technology are inseparable in the modern world, and the need for more sophisticated technology is intense. People with the commercial skills to understand and implement technology are in high demand, and with these two degrees you will have these skills.

You could:

combine accounting and software development to create software programs for accountants
mix games development and marketing science to understand the demands of selling a video game franchise
pair business information systems with econometrics or actuarial science to develop expertise in the growing field of data analytics
learn how to commercialise information technology services and products.

Common questions

How long is Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology?

4 years full time, 192 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 8 semesters of full-time study.

What majors can I take in Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology?

15 majors in 2020, including Accounting; Actuarial studies; Behavioural commerce; Business analytics; Business information systems; Computer networks and security; Econometrics; and Economics.

What ATAR do I need for Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology?

The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2020 entry is 90.

Where can I study Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology?

At Clayton.

How do I plan my Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Bachelor Degree
AQF level: Level 7
Credit points: 192
Full time: 4 Years
Part time: 8 Years
Maximum time: 10 years

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
CRICOS code: 085443C
Abbreviation: BCom/BInfoTech
Award titles: Bachelor of Information TechnologyBachelor of Commerce
Handbook years: 20202021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027