English Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old
You will gain the technical skills and knowledge to pursue a career in accounting, behavioural science, financial planning, finance or economics. In your first year, you will explore the core skills and concepts of commerce including accounting, economics, business statistics, and management. In your second and third years, you will build on this knowledge with your chosen major.
You can choose a single major, which will give you specialist skills in one profession, or expand your expertise with a second commerce major, or additional major including management, marketing politics and public policy and international business.
If you are not sure which majors to choose just yet, that is okay. Once you enrol you can try some different courses before you choose the combination that is right for you.
Hands-on learning
Students at the Gold Coast and Nathan campuses are taught in financial trading rooms featuring state-of-the-art desktops equipped with the Bloomberg Professional Service. Bloomberg LP is a global leader in business and financial information and the Bloomberg Professional Service is a software platform that provides trusted real-time and historical data, and market news and analytics to help business and financial professionals make better informed investment decisions. You will have access to the exciting world of the stock market and be able to put theory into practice from the start of your degree.
Commerce majors
You will complete one of the following majors:
Accounting (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Behavioural Science (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Economics (Gold Coast, Nathan
Finance (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Financial Planning (Gold Coast, Logan, Nathan)
You can also choose to complete a Tax minor which is recognised by the Tax Practitioners Board.
Additional majors
Asian Business (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Employment Relations (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Event Management (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Human Resource Management (Gold Coast, Logan, Nathan, Online)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Gold Coast, Logan, Nathan, Online, South Bank)
International Business (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Management (Gold Coast, Logan, Nathan, Online)
Marketing (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Politics and Public Policy (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Real Estate and Property Development (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Sport Management (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Sustainable Business (Nathan)
Tourism Management (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Honours is available for this degree through an additional year of study.
CRICOS CODE: 003428C
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses (and are advised to complete the Level 1 courses in your first year of study).
Learning Period, Course
Tri 1,2 or 3, Management Concepts - 1101IBA (not offered from 2021)
Tri 1,3, The Purpose of Business - 1004GBS
Tri 1,3, Accounting for Decision Making - 1102AFE (not offered from 2022)
Tri 1,2, Financial Accounting - 2108AFE (not offered from 2022)
Tri 1,2, Principles of Accounting and Analytics - 2118AFE
Tri 1,2 or 3, Introduction to Marketing - 1003MKT (not offered from 2021)
Tri 2,3, Grand Challenges for Business - 1009GBS
Tri 1, Economics for Decision Making 1 - 1303AFE (not offered from 2022)
Tri 1,3, Macroeconomics Analysis - 2316AFE
Tri 1,2 or 3, Listed elective OR Free-choice elective
Tri 1,3, Business Data Analysis - 1305AFE (not offered from 2021)
Tri 1,3, Business Decision-Making - 1008GBS
Tri 1,2, Work and Employability - 1001EHR (not offered from 2021)
Tri 1,3, The Future of Work - 1007GBS
Tri 1,2 or 3, Money, Banking and Finance - 1203AFE (not offered from 2021)
Tri 2,3, Why Money Matters - 1006GBS
Years 2 and 3
You must complete the following courses:
Learning Period, Course
Tri 1,2, Introduction to Business Law - 2105AFE
Tri 1,2 or 3, One Commerce major
Tri 1,2 or 3, A second major, a minor and/or electives
Accounting
You will be equipped for a career in a range of private, public sector or not-for-profit organisations where you could work in areas such as accounting, administration, auditing, business management, commercial and taxation law, managerial accounting, and taxation. Opportunities exist for exciting and challenging careers locally, nationally and internationally, and aren't limited to accounting firms.
Behavioural Science
You will find career opportunities in government, private enterprise and not-for-profit organisations across various disciplines including marking and advertising, human services, healthcare, economics, policy development, research and evaluation of programs and services.
Economics
You'll be prepared for work in the banking and finance industry as an analyst or advisor, in property development or real estate; in government policy in fields such as the environment, health, education and transport; or in large mining companies analysing markets and investment opportunities. You may also find career opportunities in major international organisations such as the World Bank, the United Nations, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Asian Development Bank.
Finance
You will be prepared for work as a financial advisor or controller, financial planner, or stockbroker. You may also find opportunities in insurance and superannuation, futures, options and foreign exchange trading.
Financial Planning
You will be equipped for a career as a financial planner, financial advisor or controller, or stockbroker. You will also find opportunities in insurance and superannuation, futures, options and foreign exchange trading.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
