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Frequently Asked Questions about Your Degree
How many units can I do?
Ordinarily students study 4 units each semester. Double degree students studying law or engineering often “overload” by studying 5 units in a semester. To seek permission to overload, make an appointment with the sub-dean Paul Lloyd on (08) 6488 7280. The number of Commerce or Economics units you can do varies depending on the course. See http://www.biz.uwa.edu.au/home/courses/undergraduate_degrees3 for more information.
When can I start 2nd and 3rd year units?
To enrol in a level 2 or 3 unit you must have completed the stated prerequisites. It is recommended that you leave study of level two units until second year, but exceptions can be made in some circumstances. To seek permission, make an appointment with the sub-dean Paul Lloyd on (08) 6488 7280.
Where can I find online course materials?
Lecture notes and tutorial questions are often distributed through webct and/or the unit page.
webct6.uwa.edu.au (student number and pheme password)
http://www.biz.uwa.edu.au/home/current_students/undergraduate_students/unit_pages
How do I enrol in tutorials/seminars/workshops/computer labs?
The Faculty of Economics and Commerce uses Online Class Registration (www.olcr.uwa.edu.au) for enrolling in tutorials, seminars, workshops and/or computer labs. It is advisable to create your timetable first by going to www.timetable.uwa.edu.au
What are lectures and when do they start?
Lectures are large, formal classes in which lecturers present course material to all students enrolled in a given subject. They generally commence in Week 1 of session immediately following Orientation Week.
Depending on the size of an undergraduate class, lectures in the Faculty of Commerce may be scheduled as:
- a 2 hour lecture weekly, with or without a 2 hour repeat lecture covering the same material scheduled at another time in the same week, or
- 2 x 1 hour lectures weekly with or without repeat 2 x 1 hour lectures covering the same material at another time in the same week.
What are tutorials and when do they start?
Tutorials are small classes in which material from lectures and readings can be discussed in more detail.
Tutorials start in Week 2 of semester (some even start in week three), and are conducted by tutors who may not be the lecturer for the subject. Be sure to check your unit outline for the commencement date of your tutorials.
What do the unit codes mean?
All subject codes at the University of Western Australia are alpha-numeric. This means that they have 4 letters followed by 4 numbers. You can identify which discipline and School or Faculty a subject belongs by the letters in the subject code:
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Discipline
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School/Faculty
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ACCT
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Accounting
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School of Accounting and Finance
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ECON
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Economics
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School of Economics
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FINA
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Finance
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School of Accounting and Finance
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LAWS
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Law
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Faculty of Law
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MKTG
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Marketing
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School of Management and Marketing
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MGMT
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Management
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School of Management and Marketing
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The numbers in the subject code signify the level of study:
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Codes starting with 1
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e.g., ACCT1100
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First year undergraduate subject
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Codes starting with 2
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e.g., FINA2221
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Second year undergraduate subject
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Codes starting with 3
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e.g., MKTG344
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Third year undergraduate subject
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Codes starting with 7
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e.g., ECON7418
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Honours (or postgraduate) subject
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Codes starting with 8 or 9
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e.g., MGMT8627
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Postgraduate subject
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What are core units?
These subjects are compulsory and common to all students studying the BCom or BEc:
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ACCT1101
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Financial Accounting 101
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BCom
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ECON1101
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Microeconomics101
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BCom, BEc
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ECON1111
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Quantitative Methods*
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BCom, BEc if only Discreet Mathematics or Equivalent was studied at high school
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STAT1510
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Economics and Business Statistics
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BCom, BEc (alternatives available for Engineering students and students wanting to study Quantitative Finance)
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ECON1112
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Macroeconomics 101
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BEc
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ECON1106 or ECON1141
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Economic History
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BEc – one unit of economic history must be taken at some time during your degree.
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What are credit points?
Credit points are gained by successful completion of units. Most Commerce units are worth 6 credit points.
What is a major?
A major is a sequence of units which make up the main area of study in a degree. Most majors consist of 6 units totalling 36 credit points. The majors offered by the UWA Business School include:
Bachelor of Economics Majors Bachelor of Commerce Majors
Asian Business Managerial Accounting
Economic History Financial Accounting
Economics Asian Business
Industrial Relations Electronic Business
International Business Corporate Finance
Money and Banking Investment Finance
Quantitative Economics Quantitative Finance
Human Resource Management Information Management
Management Marketing
What is a minor?
A minor is a sequence of units which make up a secondary area of study in a degree. Minors in the Faculty of Commerce consist of 4 units totalling 24 credit points.
Are there any deadlines I need to be aware of?
All students should familiarise themselves with key dates throughout each session. For example, there are deadlines relating to:
- enrolment in a course,
- enrolment in a subject and how students can enrol in a unit,
- withdrawal from a subject to avoid either financial or academic penalties being imposed,
- payment of fees.
These are listed in your UWA Guild student diary, and ECOMS will endeavour to remind you as they arise.
What is a prerequisite?
Some subjects have prerequisites. A pre-requisite is a requirement which must be completed before enrolling in the next level or unit.
What is a co-requisite?
A co-requisite is a unit that must be taken at the same time as another unit.
Where can I get copies of Unit Outlines?
Unit Outlines are usually distributed at the first lecture. If you miss the first lecture, you may obtain a copy from the unit coordinator. You can usually find a copy online on the WebCT Unit Page.
What is plagiarism and why is it important for me to understand what it means?
Plagiarism means using the ideas of someone else without giving them proper credit. There are penalties for plagiarising so you must be aware of what it means and how to avoid it. More information can be obtained from
http://www.biz.uwa.edu.au/home/current_students/undergraduate_students/plagiarism_policy.
What is copyright and how does it affect me?
Staff and students must comply with copyright law? It is important that you are aware of what you can copy and how much you can copy. More information can be obtained from
http://www.library.uwa.edu.au/library_services/internet_services/your_copyright_obligations__and__the_internet
Where can I go for assistance with my studies?
The University provides a number of services for students experiencing difficulties or requiring assistance with their studies. If you are experiencing problems, you are encouraged to seek advice from any of the following services:
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