Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent.
View the academic entry requirements for this program.
Year 12 applicants will be ranked based on their ATAR and ATAR Adjustment Factors – e.g. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) and Subject Adjustments.
Overall IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent
Become a leader in commerce and business. Commerce is important across all areas of business, from mining to manufacturing, retail to restaurants, tourism to teaching.
Be a stockbroker in London, New York or Stockholm. Run the accounts for your family business. Manage the finances for your local council. You will study a range of core areas focussing on commerce and may also include a major in accounting, law, economics and finance. We'll help you get practical experience in financial organisations and departments during your degree, so that when you graduate, you'll not only have the skills but also the experience to secure work.
The Bachelor of Commerce will prepare you for a career that keeps you thinking, allows you to travel and lets you work across different industries throughout your career. As a generalist degree, it is particularly attractive if you want to experience many different commerce courses rather than select a specific pathway.
Majors are available in Economics & Finance and Accounting.
Double majors are also available in Accounting and Economics & Finance.
This program may require participation in a range of WIL/work experience type activities and these will negotiated with students individually. The time component is variable.
Students studying our Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce programs at the Mt Helen campus can apply for an IBM Scholarship worth more than $42,000. The IBM Scholarship includes an internship, offering students 1600 hours of work experience at IBM. This scholarship provides an incredible opportunity to launch your career with a leading multi-national technology company while studying.
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Year 1
Semester 1
PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
BUACC1508, 15 credit points
FUNDAMENTALS OF LAW
BULAW1502, 15 credit points
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
BUMGT2621, 15 credit points
UNDERSTANDING THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION
ITECH1100, 15 credit points
Semester 2
ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS
BUACC1507, 15 credit points
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
BUECO1509, 15 credit points
BUSINESS STATISTICS
BUGEN1502, 15 credit points
COMMERCIAL LAW
BULAW1503, 15 credit points
Year 2
Semester 1
PRINCIPLES OF RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
BUGEN2630, 15 credit points
ORGANISATION LAW
BULAW2611, 15 credit points
Semester 2
Elective Courses (4)
Year 3
Semester 1
Elective Courses (4)
Semester 2
Elective Courses (4)
Candidates seeking alternate entry to this course can consider the below options:
A defined TAFE pathway program exists for this degree. Please note that additional essential requirements for admission may apply following completion of this pathway.
BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management | credit for 120 credit points
BSB50415 Diploma of Business Administration | credit for 120 credit points
BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management | credit for 120 credit points
BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management | credit for 180 credit points
BSB60915 Advanced Diploma of Management (Human Resource Management) | credit for 180 credit points
* 120 credit points is the equivalent of one-year full time study.
Apply for a relevant TAFE course, at any TAFE provider, and then apply to articulate into this program. You may receive credit for TAFE studies undertaken, which will be individually assessed upon request, after you enrol in your bachelor level course.
A bridging program can provide an excellent foundation to build upon in your bachelor degree studies:
Our one semester Foundation Access Studies (FAST) program provides you an alternate entry into tertiary study, with a focus on building the more generic academic skills required for success at university. On successful completion of FAST, students can apply for the Bachelor of Nursing for the next semester.
Enrolling in single subjects (courses) allows you to demonstrate your ability to succeed in study at this level. Re-apply with credit to the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) for the next intake. Recommended subjects include:
BUACC1508 Principles of Accounting and Finance
ITECH1005 Business Information Systems
BULAW1502 Fundamentals of Law
BUECO1509 Principles of Economics
BUGEN1502 Business Statistics
Credit will be considered if you have successfully completed higher education or TAFE studies relevant to this degree. Advanced standing will be determined on an individual basis, depending on your eligibility for credit transfer, prior experience and qualifications.
Pathways from this course:
Satisfactory completion of this course can lead to :
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Business Administration
Business director
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Marketing manager
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Account manager
Business development manager
Communications manager
Digital media content manager
Events manager
Brand manager
Product manager
Project manager