Bachelor of Commerce in International Business and Hospitality and Tourism Management (Full time)

Structure and Content

This course requires students to have previously completed a diploma in a relevant discipline in order to gain necessary advanced standing. The course consists of 14 units and may be completed in a minimum of 20 months. Students have the option to enroll in either single or double majors.

International Business

• BUS214 Marketing Management
• BUS273 Consumer Behaviour
• BUS321 International Marketing
• BUS223 Organisational Theory and Behavior
• BUS240* Organisational Devleopment and Human Resources Management
• BUS323 International Management
• BUS272 Changing Economies of Asia
• BUS290 International Financial Markets and Institutions
• BUS243 Chinese Business

Hospitality & Tourism Management

• BUS207Tourism & Hospitality Law
• TOU201 Sustainable Tourism
• BUS317 Strategic Management
• TOU303 Tourism Management
• BUS320 Advanced Human Resource Perspectives
• BUS240* Organisational Development & Human Resources Management

*Common units between two major units

Entry Requirement

The Bachelor of Commerce in International Business and Hospitality and Tourism Management course accepts a wide range of qualifications.

These include:

• A recognized polytechnic diploma.
• Applicants holding other qualifications e.g. Degree/ SHATEC Diploma/ Private Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Business related fields can be considered for the program. Private Diploma/Advanced Diploma in non-business related fields will be considered on a case by case basis.

Additional Entry Requirement:

• Applicants admitted to the BCom course may be required to undertake additional units in order to achieve full advanced standing. The final decision rests with Murdoch University.
• Applicants are required to meet Murdoch University English language requirement.

Delivery Method

Students will attend a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops in this course. This Bachelor of Commerce course consists of 14 units and may be completed in a minimum of 20 months, by enrolling in 3 units per trimester over 4 academic trimesters. Each unit is supported with 36 contact hours over the duration of a trimester, conducted on weekday evenings and weekends to suit the busy schedules of students enrolled in this course. Each 4 point unit requires approximately 10 hours of study per week.

Assessment Methods

Each unit will be assessed by class participation, written assignment, presentation and/or examination. Examinations will normally be held after office hours.
Graduation and Degree

Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded the prestigious Bachelor of Commerce in International Business and Hospitality and Tourism Management. The degree will be the same as that awarded to on-campus students of the University. Graduates will be allowed to use the title BCom (Murdoch) after their names.

Program Fees

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee covers university registration, study guides, textbooks, intensive seminars and workshops, assignments, examination (if applicable), projects, degree (if earned) and transcript.

Program fee: SGD 15,300 (9 units)/ SGD 23,800 (14 units)

Non-tuition fees

Non-refundable application fees are as follows:

- Application fee: SGD 150.00
- Application fee for Kaplan Student Access Card: SGD 9.35


All prices are subject to prevailing Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 7%. Please refer to the official price list for a detailed breakdown.


*Note: All fees above have been updated and are accurate as of 14 January 2011.