Hey Mookiez,
I see that you started the transfer thread so I think you'd be a good person for me to ask some questions regarding transfers at Monash. I just finished VCE last year and didn't get the ENTER I wanted to get into my first preference (BBus(Acc) @ Monash caulfield) I got into BBus&Com at Monash Berwick (like my 3rd last preference), pretty much I get the same qualification and accredication from both degrees (planning to major in Accounting) but am not too happy with the Berwick campus and the fact no finance/business law subjects were offered there (which I probably would like to take as electives). I was wondering how difficult is it to get a transfer? Do they mainly just look your marks or is there more to like what you wrote on your student statement? Also when and who will I have to see at Monash to get the transfer form/information regarding it. Another thing, I emailed Monash regarding what calibre of marks I need to be considered for a transfer to Caulfield and they said minimum 65% average in first year but they also said theres no guarantee that you will be offered a transfer though
Is the process fiercely competitive and is there many ways I can boost my chances? Sorry to sound so naive, I honestly have no clue on how things at uni work.
Thanks
- Redwan
Hi Redwan,
I'm not too sure I will be able to answer all your questions, but I will do my best. Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with, or whether there is any more information that you need regarding the process.
My first question to you, is whether you were interested in completing your degree and being accredited a Bachelor of Business, or whether you wanted to be awarded a Bachelor of Commerce. If you prefer the latter, then I know for a fact that whilst studying a BBus course on the caulfield campus, you will be guaranteed entry into BComm, upon completion of first year with a 60% average.
In terms of transferring cross-campus, whilst staying in the same degree, I believe you will be fine. Yes, a 65% average is required and the reason why they state that you wont be guaranteed a place is just a way to safe-guard them in the case that there are no placements available. I believe if you score around the 70% mark you have a very good chance of transferring to the caulfield campus, and this is very achievable as long as you do your readings and listen in class.
In terms of what they look for, it pretty much is purely your WAM (weighted average mark). Your WAM is calculated by totalling the score obtained in each unit and dividing it by that many units (Yes, all its just an average). The university doesn't really take notice of your student statement, atleast not to my knowledge. All I wrote on mine was 'I believe studying Law would be a more interesting career to pursue'.
Any information needed regarding transfers can be found on the specific faculty website, or for from the careers advisor. The application forms are obtainable from each faculty.
In terms of competition, transferring into Commerce I know can be competitive, but if you're transferring cross-campus into a similiar course you should be fine. All you need to worry about is doing well in your units. Just study hard, consult with your tutors and lecturers. Midyr exams should give you a rough indication of what is required of you.
Hope this helps, I know a lot of it may be confusing... But I just woke up.
Thanks for the prompt response Mookiez.
Current course I am enrolled into is Bachelor of Business and Commerce (the one thats offered in Gippsland, Berwick, Peninsula and the other world campuses) and I want to transfer to Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at Caulfield, at the moment I'm thinking of writing up random junk in the student statement like "I'm moving house and getting to Berwick will be too tedious" but the real reason is cause the campus and its facilities aren't too flash and not all the subjects I wish to do are offered there..
Also when does the transfer period open and close? and also generally speaking is it common for a course not to have placements =S.
Thanks.
In terms of transferring, I dont believe a student statement will make much difference. Be careful of what you write incase they later ask for documents to support your word.
Anything requiring dates in terms of transfers can be found here
http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/stud...transfers.html
As long as you study hard and get good grades, you will be almost guaranteed a place. Its a fact that the university reserves a small allocation of placements for internal transfer only. So all you need to worry about is competing with the other students wishing to transfer into your course, this varies year to year.
Let me know how you go,
Mookiez