Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Business and CommerceApproved Abbreviation: BIntlSt/BBus&Com
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1688.5
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 071477G
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2015 or later.
Commencement Year 2014 - 1688.4 Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Commencement Year 2013 - 1688.3 Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Commencement Year 2012 - 1688.2 Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Commencement Year 2011 - 1688.1 Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Business and Commerce
This double degree program is designed for students who want to combine their interest and expertise in international studies with an Asian language and a high level of knowledge in one of seven specific Business majors. Graduates will have a solid grounding in the relationships of societies, cultures, languages and systems of government within the international system. International Studies develops students’ capacity to appreciate the historical development of relations among nation states and to analyse contemporary political, commercial, diplomatic and strategic links and developments. The Business major prepares students for professional employment in the specialisation of their choice. Students complete a major in International Relations and Asian Studies; a sub-major in Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese language; and a Business major in one of: Applied Finance, Economics, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing or Sport Management.
- Director of Academic Program - Dr Di Dickenson
Study Mode
Four years full-time or eight years part-time.
Course Advice
Location
Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
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Accreditation
Major MT2011 - Applied Finance is accredited with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia). Major MT2012 - Human Resource Management is accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Major MT2006 - Marketing satisfies the educational requirements for recognition as a Certified Practising Marketer and eligibility for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).
Admission
The following sets of Assumed Knowledge and Recommended Studies apply:
For Bachelor of International Studies:
Assumed knowledge: two units of Band 4 HSC English
Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or equivalent.
For Bachelor of Business and Commerce:
HSC Mathematics and any two units of HSC English.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
UAC
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.
Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points as prescribed in the structure below. Students who complete this award will graduate with a Bachelor of International Studies and a Bachelor of Business and Commerce, with the Major from the Bachelor of Business and Commerce component of the course noted on their testamur.
Students will complete 160 credit points of Bachelor of International Studies (BIS) units and 160 credit points of Bachelor of Business and Commerce (BBC) units in the specialisations listed below.
Students will complete:
Four BIS core units
100846 | Analytical Reading and Writing |
And
Eight BIS units offered in the International Relations and Asian Studies (IRAS) Major
M1055 | International Relations and Asian Studies |
And
Four units from one of the following BIS Language Sub-major specialisations:
And
Students will also complete seven BBC core units
200336 | Business Academic Skills |
200052 | Introduction to Economic Methods |
200184 | Introduction to Business Law |
200101 | Accounting Information for Managers |
And
Eight units from a BBC Major plus a capstone engaged learning unit (for a total of nine units or 90 credit points) in one of the following specialisations:
MT2012 | Human Resource Management |
Recommended sequence
Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Business and Commerce (any Major)
Note: This progression pattern is highly recommended. Students progress through both degrees at the same pace, completing two units in each degree in each semester. Graduation after three years with either degree will be possible only if a student makes this decision at or before the end of year 2 and amends their progression pattern as prescribed by an Academic Course Advisor.
Year 1
Autumn session
100846 | Analytical Reading and Writing |
200336 | Business Academic Skills |
And
Choose one of (depending on home campus)
Spring session
200101 | Accounting Information for Managers |
Choose one of (depending on home campus)
And
Choose one of (depending on campus of registration)
Year 2
Autumn session
200184 | Introduction to Business Law |
Choose one of (depending on home campus)
Spring session
101956 | Introduction to International Relations |
Choose one of (depending on home campus)
BBC Major unit
Year 3
Autumn session
100277 | Politics of Australia and Asia Relations |
Choose one of (depending on campus)
Two BBC major units
Spring session
Choose one of (depending on campus)
One IRAS Major pool Level 2 or 3 unit
Two BBC Major units
Year 4
Autumn session
One IRAS Major pool Level 2 or 3 unit
One IRAS Major pool Level 3 unit
Two BBC Major units
Spring session
One IRAS Major pool Level 3 unit
BBC Capstone Engaged Unit (BBC core)
BBC Major unit