UNSW Business School Undergraduate guide 2017 | Page 47

Your questions answered Glossary Area of study: An area of study is a specific discipline or field of study. E.g. accounting, economics, management, marketing. Commonwealth Supported Place: If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the Australian Government makes a partial contribution towards the cost of your degree. You also pay a student contribution, which varies depending on the courses taken. For more information on CSP, visit my.unsw.edu.au/student/ fees/CSP.html Course: A course is an individual subject and is usually equivalent to six units of credit (UOC). Dual degree: A dual degree (also known as “combined degree” or “joint degree”) allows you to complete two degrees in a reduced timeframe. The duration of study is usually longer, but it offers you the flexibility to explore various areas of interest, and to broaden your career opportunities. E.g. Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts. Full-time study: If you enrol in three to four courses per semester (18-24 UOC) you are enrolled on a full-time study load. Major: A major is an approved sequence of courses in a particular area of study. Depending on the area of study, a business major may consist of eight or ten courses. Completing a major indicates that you’ve attained an in-depth knowledge in that area of study. You can also opt to do a double major in most degrees. General education: General education courses are designed to complement the business courses. They provide students with an opportunity to develop a broad perspective, which is valued by employers. These courses are a required component of many UNSW programs and must be taken from the other faculties (that is, non-business courses). Major (double): A double major consists of two approved areas of study undertaken within a single degree. E.g. majoring in both Accounting and Finance within the Bachelor of Commerce. The duration of study remains the same whether you study one major or a double major within that single degree. HECS-HELP: HECS-HELP is the Australian Government loan scheme that enables you to repay your student contribution amount through income tax after you graduate. For more information on HECS-HELP, visit studyassist.gov.au Minor: A minor is a sequence of courses that contributes to a good understanding of a particular area of study, although with less depth than a major. A business minor typically consists of five courses. Honours: Honours is usually an extra year of study at the end of your undergraduate degree, and includes advanced coursework, plus a research paper or project. Some degrees include honours as part of their degree structure. Program: A program consists of a set of courses or units of study put together for your degree. Summer Term: UNSW Business School offers a range of courses during the Summer Term (November to January). This allows you to fast-track your degree or catch up on courses you might have missed during the normal semesters. Some Summer Term courses are offered via online learning. Undergraduate degree: An undergraduate degree is the first degree that you undertake at university after high school or vocational training. This is known as a ‘Bachelor’ qualification. An undergraduate degree can either be a single degree or a dual degree. Units of credit: Units of credit (UOC) are a measure of value that counts toward meeting the requirements of your degree. A degree usually consists of a set number of UOC. Part-time study: If you enrol in one to two courses per semester (6-12 UOC) you are enrolled on a part-time study load. Only domestic students are permitted to enrol on a part-time basis. Still need help? If you’re not sure which program or major is right for you, please contact the UNSW Business School Future Students team on [phone] or email [email protected] 47