Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Development Studies and Culture Change
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Overview
Since World War II the aim of ‘development’ has been to ensure that Third World nations take their place in the global community and have an equal voice. But as the world has moved forward, efforts to help developing nations may have fallen short – or even done more harm than good.
This major gives you the skills to analyse the intentions and results of international development initiatives and to effectively contribute for social benefit.
Degrees offering Development Studies and Culture Change
Key features
- Program integrates studies in anthropology and human geography, and offers options in your field of interest.
- The unique focus on culture change is a response to real demand for an understanding of development and the subjective experiences of socio-cultural change.
- Opportunities for global education include study abroad, internship and volunteer positions through Macquarie International and the Global Futures Program.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students who are interested in gaining expertise in the growing field of Development Studies and Culture Change.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,648 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 30 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as commerce | 42 |
| Completion of specified foundation units | 15 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Commerce | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Double degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double degree.
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ACST101 | Techniques and Elements of Finance | 3 | ||
| Required | BBA102 | Principles of Management | 3 | ||
| Required | ECON111 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 | ||
| Required | MKTG101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | either | ACCG100 | Accounting IA | ||
| or | ACCG106 | Accounting Information for Decision-Making | 3 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 30 | ||||
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- development assistance management roles in non-government organisations and government agencies
- international and community development and aid
- journalism
- media and tourism
- policy analysis
- program management and evaluation
- social planning and resource management
- social research
Employers
• charities/philanthropic organisations
• local government
• international institutions such as United Nations, World Bank
• national government agencies eg. AusAID and Department of Foreign Affairs
• non-government organisations
Average starting salary
$44,521 for a Human and Social Sciences graduate (source: The Good Universities Guide, 2010).
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