Diploma of Commerce


If you have completed a Diploma of Commerce from Kaplan:

  • you have guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Business and Commerce and you will have 80 credit points applied to your University record, this is approximately one year of full time study in credit
  • if you enter the Bachelor of Business and Commerce/Bachelor of Laws, you will have 70 credit points applied to your University record, this is approximately one year of full time study in credit

The above courses allow you to choose from a number of key programs. Due to the differences between these key programs, you may not be able to use all of your credit points. Check the links in the table below to see how the key program you choose effects how credit is applied.

UWS Pathway code UWS course and code Exemptions/Remaining credit points Specific credit information
09L204 Bachelor of Business and Commerce 2739 80 credit points
(160 credit points remain)		 Please see credit details below.
09L205 Bachelor of Business and Commerce/Bachelor of Laws 2740 70 credit points
(330 credit points remain)		 Please see credit details below.

Remember, if you decide to change your key program during your studies, you need to check back here to see how your credit counts in your new key program. If you are unsure about this speak with your Head of Program, their contact information can be accessed from the UWS Handbook (opens in a new window).

Next Steps for Current Students:

  1. Complete Step 1 and Step 2 of the 8 Essential Steps
  2. Confirm your Pathways credit online
  3. Follow the rest of the 8 Essential Steps starting with Step 3. Make sure you attend Academic Advising!

Credit details for Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Pathway code 09L204):

  • Kaplan ECOD1000 = 10cp - 200525 Principles of Economics 
  • Kaplan ACCD1000 = 10cp - 200101 Accounting Information for Managers
  • Kaplan ACCD1001 = 10cp - 200111 Financial Accounting Applications
  • Kaplan MARD1000 = 10cp - 200083 Marketing Principles
  • Kaplan MAND1000 = 10cp - 200571 Management Dynamics
  • Kaplan CLWD1000 = 10cp - 200184 Introduction to Business Law

OR

  • All other units = up to 80cp = unspecified core and elective units

Credit details for Bachelor of Business and Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Pathway code 09L205):

  • Kaplan ECOD1000 = 10cp - 200525 Introduction to Economic Methods
  • Kaplan ACCD1000 = 10cp - 200101 Accounting Information for Managers
  • Kaplan ACCD1001 = 10cp - 200111 Financial Accounting Applications
  • Kaplan MARD1000 = 10cp - 200083 Marketing Principles
  • Kaplan MAND1000 = 10cp - 200571 Management Dynamics
  • Kaplan CLWD1000 = 10cp - 200184 Introduction to Business Law

OR

  • All other units = up to 70cp = unspecified core and elective units

All Kaplan students will be assessed individually for credit and will be asked to provide electronic (scanned) copies of their transcript once their online application for credit is lodged.