Bachelor of Electronic Commerce CU08
Program at a glance
| Duration: |
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time |
| Mode & Location: |
internal - ROK/BDG/GLD/MKY/BNE/GDC/MEL/SYD/HTD/HTM, external |
| Courses/Units of Credit: |
24 courses/144 units of credit |
| Faculty: |
Faculty of Informatics & Communication |
| Entry: |
QTAC |
| Accreditation: |
not applicable |
| Residential School: |
not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: |
not applicable |
| Exit awards: |
not applicable |
| Interim awards: |
not applicable |
| Contact: |
Program Administrator 07 4930 9327 or email
ic-program-ug2@cqu.edu.au |
| International students: |
International students studying in Australia must study
full-time, on-campus. |
| CRICOS program codes: |
ROK/BNE/GDC - 034847E, SYD - 034762K, MEL - 034385G |
Program outline
The primary purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for one of the
fastest growing professions of the decade - electronic commerce. Over the
next decade, it is expected that electronic commerce will pervade and drastically
change the world of business exchange. The program provides students with a
solid foundation in the development of electronic commerce and internet
applications, and is a practical program with a multidisciplinary focus.
The Bachelor of Electronic Commerce was developed with the support of industry
leaders and incorporates a mix of commerce, communication, multimedia and internet
technology which will make graduates highly attractive to potential employers.
Students can combine suitable courses from other disciplines to form quantitative
streams supporting careers in tourism, decision science, human resource management,
accounting, marketing, public relations, journalism, management, education and health.
Career options
Electronic Commerce graduates are eligible for employment in, but not limited to:
information provision, data communications, design and development of multimedia
systems, networking, internet marketing, staff development, education and training,
health informatics, accounting, financial advising, public relations, information
systems applications and management.
e-business consultant, systems analyst, website planner, e-commerce sales executive.
Depending on the specialisations studied: tourism, decision science, human resources
management, Internet technology, multimedia, accounting, marketing, public relations,
journalism, management, education and health informatics.
Program structure
To obtain a Bachelor of Electronic Commerce, a student must complete a total
of 24 courses comprising:
- Schedule 1: twelve core courses
- Schedule 2: six courses from a specialisation study area
- Schedule 3: six elective courses
The number of level one courses is not to exceed twelve.
Schedule 1: Twelve core courses:
Schedule 2: Six courses from a specialisation study area
Accounting
Decision Science
Health Informatics
Human Resources Management
Internet Information Systems
Internet Tefhnologies
Journalism
Management
Marketing
Media & Culture
Professional Communication
Tourism
Multimedia
Schedule 3: Six elective courses
Six elective courses can be chosen from any CQU program to bring the total
for the degree to 24 courses. These courses may be selected in order to add
greater depth to the specialisation area of study, or to create a second
specialisation. Students are strongly encouraged to include a project in
their choice of electives.
Check the details
A recommended study schedule for this program can be obtained from your
program administrator. Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit
transfers and personal study requirements. It is important to note that full-time
students usually enrol in four courses per term and part-time students usually
enrol in two courses per term.
Note: Students must check to see when and where a course is offered before
enrolling. See the course availability section in this handbook for details.
Offshore delivery sites
Programs available at offshore delivery sites are offered with the support of
local agents. Students should note that some programs are subject to articulation
arrangements with the local institution and that course and program offerings are
subject to availability at that particular delivery site.