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Our outstanding performance in research and teaching is evident in our rankings:
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Australia’s number 1 research university (Times Higher Education Supplement (THES), UK, 2008).
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Number 17 World Social Science Ranking (including law and business), (THES, 2007).
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International colleagues rank the University of Melbourne at number 21 (peer review ranking), (THES, 2008).
These world-class achievements reflect our diverse and dynamic educational environment. Our programs are taught by internationally-focused academics, many of whom are leaders in their fields.
Faculty at a glance
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Four departments: Accounting and Business Information Systems, Economics, Finance, and Management and Marketing; as well as the Centre for Actuarial Studies and the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research.
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Home to the Melbourne Graduate School of Management.
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8289 students, including over 3000 internationals.
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148 full time academic staff.
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Scholarship-supported exchange opportunities with over 120 universities in 30 countries.
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Student support services include orientation, course advice, mentoring, transition programs and career development (commerce specific).
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Facilities include the Teaching and Learning Unit (commerce specific), multimedia interactive learning programs, and large computer labs with 24 hour access. Online tutors and other forms of assistance are also available.
Variety of programs
Undergraduate studies
The Bachelor of Commerce features the opportunity to undertake majors in accounting, actuarial studies, business, economics, finance, management and marketing. Accounting and actuarial studies programs are professionally recognised.
Melbourne Graduate School of Management
Graduate programs at the faculty are taught through the Melbourne Graduate School of Management, and many are open to graduates from any discipline background. Students can choose from professional or research programs in accounting, business and IT, economics, finance, human resource management, international business, management
and marketing.
Award winning academics, research and teaching excellence
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All academic departments are ranked amongst the top three in Australia in their disciplines, in a study of teaching and research quality undertaken by the Melbourne Institute.
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Staff maintain a high output of publications in leading international journals and present their research at top
international conferences.
Career advantage
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International firms recruit on campus.
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One of only four actuarial studies programs in Australia.
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Accounting and actuarial studies programs feature internationally recognised professional accreditation.
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In 2008, 80% of all Melbourne GSM graduates available for full-time work were working full time within four months of graduation (Melbourne University Graduate Destination Survey 2008: preliminary results).
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The Bachelor of Commerce is endorsed by employers and recruiters for its blend of excellent professional education, breadth of study, and practical experience.
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Commerce-specific Graduate Careers Centre provides a full range of programs and support services including internship placement, industry mentoring, professional development and employer days.
Scholarships for international students
The faculty offers a range of scholarships for commencing international students in the BCom, masters by coursework and research programs. Scholarships are awarded each semester, on the basis of academic merit. All applicants are automatically assessed for scholarships and a separate application is not required.
Further information on awards is available at:
www.bcom.unimelb.edu.au/further/scholarships.html
and www.melbournegsm.unimelb.edu.au/future/admissions/scholarships.html
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