Foundation Studies - Certificate IV - Business (105430E) Transfer to Bachelor of Commerce (W23) (094285D) at Edith Cowan University

Program Description This program is designed for Australian and International students at pre-undergraduate level requiring a foundation program to meet the academic requirements of Australian Universities and Higher Education Providers. The program is a Certificate IV course under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF - Level 4).

On successful completion of this alternative pathways to university program, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to confidently enter the Bachelor of Commerce at Edith Cowan University. Students graduate not only job ready but industry ready, with practical work based industry experience, networking opportunities and career portfolio development, equipping them with the skills to succeed in a range of business careers.

The course offers fourteen majors across a broad range of disciplines, all created in consultation with industry, with many being professionally accredited and recognised with the relevant industry bodies. Students can choose up to two majors, a major and a minor, or, a major and a range of electives providing great flexibility in the course and giving students the opportunity to tailor their degree to suit their career aspirations.

Students are equipped with the theory, practical experience and employability skills, including the leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, and communication and problemsolving skills.

Graduate world-ready to succeed in a variety of complex, competitive and dynamic global business environments.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Access, analyse and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging business problems systematically. • Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives. • Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes. • Communicate business knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology. • Generate creative ideas for business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change. • Reflect on feedback and critique one's own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development. • Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility.