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10 months
On-campus · 20 hours per week (720 hours in total)
February | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Canning College, Perth, Western Australia
41 Marquis St, Bentley, WA 6102
Eligibility
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TAC WA / ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Financial Accounting
Topics include the purpose of financial accounting, the conceptual framework and accounting regulations, basic accounting concepts, accounting practices for recording financial transactions, managing inventory, cash and non-current assets, profit determination and application of accrual accounting, preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial reports.
Economics
Students will develop an understanding of how society attempts to overcome the problem of scarcity and how this will deliver better living standards for everyone in society. This unit will cover the key principles of microeconomics (to do with demand, supply, elasticity and markets) and macroeconomics (to do with explaining and managing the business cycle).
Marketing
Students typically study foundational principles of marketing, including market segmentation, consumer behaviour, and marketing mix strategies. They explore real-world case studies, engage in market research projects, and learn about contemporary marketing trends.
Management
The purpose of this unit is for students to develop an understanding of the evolution of management theories and practices over time. Students will consider how internal and external environmental factors such as cultural attitudes, organisational goals and ethical expectations affect the implementation of management practices.
Business Law
Business Law focuses on business contracts and civil cases concerning breaches of contract. Past law cases are studied focusing on the decisions of the courts and the importance of precedents. Students will also study the basic structure and workings of the Australian federal and state parliaments.
Communication Studies
Students learn to understand and develop the skills necessary to be effective communicators. This includes the study of written and oral communication, development of effective interpersonal skills and an understanding of intercultural communication.
Introduction to Finance
This module aims to introduce students to the basic concepts of corporate and investment finance. Students will be equipped with the fundamentals of financial theory and learn the financial tools required for financial decision making in corporations.
Consumer Behaviour
Students study the psychological and sociological factors influencing consumer decision-making processes. They explore concepts such as motivation, perception, attitudes, and cultural influences, gaining insights into how these factors shape consumer preferences and purchasing behaviours.
Common Questions
The Diploma of Commerce (UWA Stream) provides a pathway into Year 2 of a Bachelor of Commerce at UWA. Students successfully completing the Diploma can also progress into Year 2 of Murdoch University's Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Commerce, as well as the University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Commerce.
Students in the UWA Stream complete four compulsory core units: Financial Accounting, Economics, Marketing, and Management. They also complete two compulsory broadening units: Business Law and Communication Studies. In addition, students choose two electives depending on their major.
The Diploma is a one-year program with intakes in February and July. Each intake completes two semesters, with 720 hours in total at 20 hours per week.
The CRICOS Course Code for the UWA Stream is 114078H, and the Training Accreditation Council code is 52903WA.
Students in the UWA Stream can choose two electives depending on their major. The available electives include Introduction to Finance and Consumer Behaviour.
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