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Bachelor of Commerce

  • Bachelor

This degree prepares students for careers in finance, marketing, and business systems, offering real-world learning opportunities and industry exposure. Graduates gain specialised skills and business acumen for dynamic industries.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 semesters full-time
Course Code
B-COMRCE, 013905G
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$17,000 per year
International Fees
$35,780 per year / $107,340 total
ATAR
70

About this course

Overview

Versatile business professionals in areas such as finance, marketing and business systems, are highly sought after in the global job market.

This degree is designed to hone your skills in one or more business disciplines, readying you for a specialised career in dynamic industries. It's a great choice for pursuing careers such as an accountant, financial planner, business analyst, tourism marketing manager, talent acquisition specialist or supply chain manager.

You'll begin by studying a suite of core units in business. You'll explore value-creation in business, learn to use financial information to make informed and responsible decisions, and develop business intelligence and analytical capabilities to interpret data. This will provide you with a strong base to build on as you progress through the course. You'll also choose your preferred discipline/s, and begin study in this area.

In your second year, you'll continue to develop expertise in your chosen discipline/s. You'll further develop your decision-making and leadership skills, which are essential in a future marketplace. You'll also benefit from exposure to industry through field trips, work-related tasks, guest lectures and industry projects.

In your final year you'll undertake a capstone experience, enabling you to apply your skills in an industry environment.

Real-world learning is an important component of this degree. Depending on your chosen major, you might gain hands-on skills in industry software such as LSEG Workspace for stock market trading and analysis, or TalkWalker for social media marketing and management.

As a graduate of this course, you'll have the business acumen and specialised skillsets required to thrive in your chosen career.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an option that best suits you:

You're considered a high school leaver if you:

  • Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
  • Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

ATAR pathway

  • Guaranteed ATAR 70
  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.

  • Desirable WACE subjects

Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren't essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

StepUp Entry

StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.

Alternative pathways

  • Portfolio entry

Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin's ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.

  • UniReady

If you don't meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.

  • Certificate IV + English Competency

The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).

  • Indigenous applicant

If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn't met Curtin's minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.

  • STAT entry

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

STAT elements considered are WE and either V or Q.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • Apply discipline knowledge to solve complex business problems and create innovative business solutions that consider the global business environment.
  • Communicate professionally, and in ways that are responsible and appropriate for local, national and international business contexts.
  • Use relevant technologies and industry information to analyse business problems in ways that demonstrate critical thinking and responsible judgement.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of cultural diversity and how this informs respectful and responsible business practices.
  • Demonstrate industry readiness through the development of sound practical business solutions, and critical reflection of individual capabilities and the future of work.

Career pathways

What jobs can the Commerce course lead to?

Graduates of this course can find work in diverse roles, including marketing manager, ecommerce manager, accountant, internal auditor, business analyst and finance manager. See the individual majors for associated careers.

Industries
  • Accounting and taxation
  • Finance
  • Government and non-profit
  • ICT and cybersecurity
  • Management
  • Media and marketing
  • Property
  • Resources and energy
  • Tourism
  • Transport and supply chains

Course structure

Customise your degreeStep A: Choose your primary major

You'll select your major during your first semester, to align the Bachelor of Commerce to your dream career:

  • Accounting
  • Accounting and Audit Analytics
  • Accounting and Taxation
  • Business Information Systems
  • Business Information Systems Extension
  • Business Law
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Finance and Financial Planning
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Property Development and Valuation Extension
  • Property Investment and Development
  • Tourism and Hospitality
  • Tourism and Hospitality Global
Step B: Complement your major

You'll select one of three options:

Option 1: A second major

With this option you benefit from studying two disciplines in equal depth and graduating with a double major. You can choose a second Commerce major, or one of the following majors from the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Creative Arts:

  • Anthropology and Sociology
  • Creative Writing
  • Digital and Social Media
  • English and Cultural Studies
  • Fine Art
  • Geography
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Journalism
  • Screen Arts
  • Security and Strategic Studies
  • Theatre Arts
Option 2: Two specialisations

A specialisation contains half the number of units as a major. Specialisations enable you to broaden your degree by studying two complementary disciplines alongside your business major.

  • Accounting for Business Decisions
  • Advertising Management
  • Applied Finance
  • Banking
  • Business Law and Policy
  • Business Project Management
  • Corporate Governance
  • Employment Relations
  • Entertainment and Creative Industries
  • Event Management
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Information Systems in Business
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • International Management
  • Marketing Foundations
  • Property Investment
  • Public Relations
  • Small Business Start-up
  • Social Leadership and Ethics
  • Social Media and Digital Marketing
  • Supply Chain and Marketing Distribution
  • Taxation Law
  • Tourism and Hospitality Essentials
  • User Experience for Business Optimisation
  • Workforce Management
Option 3: Elective units

Choose eight elective units from any area, provided you meet the unit prerequisites. You could also study one business specialisation and four elective units.

Step C: Choose your capstone experience

In your final year, you will also undertake a capstone experience to further your practical skills and international business knowledge.

You'll have a choice of several capstone experiences:

  • Business and Law International Experience
  • Business Clinic
  • Business Engagement
  • Business Internship
  • Business Study Tour or International Business Project
  • Enhancing Your Business Mind

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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How to apply

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

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