selecting units to study (1 Viewer)

[xazxncutiex]

im confused about this. can someone explain? is this like what subject you want to do? and what does it mean by keyprogram, major and submajor? how many units course can you selecT?

 

[wendii101]

hey i was confused abou the same thing but my friend explained it to me that the Keyprogram is like the skeleton of your course then a major is like your core subject or main focus subject then a sub major is something similar
well that was how he explained it but i'm still a little confused about it haha i hope you understand it better than me

 

[John0]

This is from a document they have on the School of economics and Finance Website. Your key program would ideally be the field you wish to be employed within after graduating, while majors and sub majors would allow greater opportunities for employment in a wider area. Key programs are shown on a students testamur/degree while majors and sub majors are not listed on the testamur/degree but they're listed on the student transcript. So employers would only know that you have a major or sub major in x field if you tell them and show them your student transcript.

GENERAL ADVICE FOR BBC STUDENTS REGARDING KEY PROGRAMS, MAJORS AND SUB-MAJORS

The difference between a major and a key program

A major is not the same as a key program. A key program is the student’s main study area and reflects the type of degree the student is graduating with. The key program will show on a student’s testamur/degree. A major or sub-major is not shown on the testamur/degree but is listed on the student’s transcript.

Majors and sub-majors can be completed using the elective structure within the BBC degree. A major is usually composed of 8 specific units in particular field and a sub-major is usually composed of 4 specific units in particular field. Students are encouraged to complete a major or sub-major to open up a greater choice of career options and to assist them in gaining employment in their chosen field. Students can also choose to complete a major or sub-major offered by another school/College within UWS if they meet required criteria.

A list of the majors and sub-majors offered in the BBC structure can be found in the handbook listing for 2739.1. An updated and more accessible listing will be available in the handbook for next year under 2739.2.

The structure of the BBC

The BBC is made up of 24 units:

* 7 compulsory core units to be completed in the first year of studies
* 9 key program core units (these are required as part of the key program selection)
* 8 elective units (these can be used to study a major or sub-major in something other than the key program). Note: some key programs such as Accounting do not have 8 ‘free’ electives as professional electives may be required for accreditation reqts.