Description
Create your own unique career path whilst honing your communication skills as part of your commerce specialisations. We start with four key foundation units (managing money, people, markets and working with IT) which prepare you for whatever area of business you wish to pursue. Study commerce and you can tailor your degree to open up career opportunities in accounting and finance to marketing, event management, informatics and human resources. Other specialisations include data analytics, entrepreneurship, IT, Indigenous business studies, international business, informatics, and occupational health, safety and environment.
Boost your credentials
Our commerce specialisations come with a range of relevant credentials, such as the prestigious EPAS international accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development. If you graduate with an accounting major and minor, you’ll be eligible for membership with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the Institute of Public Accountants. Choose human resource management and you can become a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute. Marketing graduates, meanwhile, can join the Australian Marketing Institute.
Course duration
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Campus availability and study mode
Campus availability
- Brisbane (Attendance)
- Melbourne (Attendance)
- North Sydney (Attendance)
- Strathfield (Attendance)
Study mode definitions
Attendance: Face-to-face and/or via video conference, at an ACU campus or another location.
Multi-mode: A combination of Online and Attendance (including examinations, practicums, residentials, etc.).
Online: Fully online (including assessments).
Sample Course Map
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | BUSN113 Managing people and organisations | BUSN111 Working with technology | BUSN112 Managing markets | BUSN104 Money matters |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | STAT207 Business data analysis | OHSE201 Introduction to occupational health and safety management | UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society PHIL102 Theories of Human Nature or PHIL104 Introduction to Ethics | Elective 1 |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | HRMG204 Organisational behaviour (Pre: MGMT100) | ECON200 Economics: policy frameworks and markets | Elective 2 | Elective 3 |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | Elective 4 | BIPX202 Community engagement: building strengths and capabilities (Pre: 80 credit points or equivalent) | MGMT309 Governance, risk and operations management | Elective 5 |
| Year 3 - Semester 1 | MGMT311 Managing entrepreneurship and innovation | MGMT310 Sustainable organisational change | UNCC300 Justice and change in a global world (Pre: UNCC100, PHIL102, PHIL104) | Elective 6 |
| Year 3 - Semester 2 | MGMT304 Strategic management | BUSN304 Working with diversity and conflict or BIPX301 Professional experience | Elective 7 | Elective 8 |
*Not all majors and minors will be available on all campuses.
'Pre:' – indicates a unit that must be completed before the next unit can be undertaken (prerequisite).
A blank cell indicates that there are no additional units required for that study period.
This is a sample program only and units will vary between states. Please refer to the handbook for the prerequisite units and the current listing.
Deferment, credit points & course units
Deferment
Deferment is available for one year. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information.Credit Points
240
Majors and Minors
Bachelor of Commerce Majors 2020 - Campus Guide
| Major | Brisbane | Melbourne | North Sydney | Strathfield | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Event Management | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Finance | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Human Resource Management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Informatics | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Management | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Marketing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Please use the above Table as a guide only. Some of the units in the Bachelor of Commerce are offered on Campus, others in Multi-Mode and others fully online. The Course Enrolment Guide is the best resource for students to identify the units that are offered for each major, and whether those units are on Campus, in Multi-Mode or online. The School of Business may vary the units offered at each Campus according to student demand and staff availability. In such cases, students will be given the opportunity to enrol in an alternative unit and can seek advice from their Course Coordinator. Students in Sydney may be required to attend classes at either the North Sydney or Strathfield campus.
Course Units (Subjects)
Schedule of Unit OfferingsStart dates
- Semester 1 - February
- Semester 2 - To be advised
- Semester 1 - February
- Semester 2 - To be advised
- Semester 1 - February
- Semester 2 - To be advised
- Semester 1 - February
- Semester 2 - To be advised
Course costs
- Average first year fee: $9981 Commonwealth Supported (indicative only; subject to passage of legislation)
Important Note on Fees
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (normally 4 units) per semester.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- the number of units studied per semester;
- the choice of major or specialisation; and
- elective units.
The University reviews fees annually.
Essential requirements for admission
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:
New South Wales
- Prerequisites: English (Advanced or Standard) (Band 2) or English (EAL) (Band 3).
Queensland
- Prerequisites: English (4, SA).
Victoria
- Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.
Or be admitted under the Passion 4 Business Program.International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
Admission criteria
The table below shows the range of ATARs/OPs (excludes adjustment factors) and Selection Ranks (may include adjustment factors) achieved by students who were accepted into this course last year. These may vary from year to year. Learn more about admission to ACU.
ATAR/OP range
For those offered places in 2019
Student Profile
Breakdown of how students entered this course last year and in what numbers.
Further information
Inherent Requirements
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit. Learn more about inherent requirements and how they affect you, and explore the requirements for your course.
Applying for admission
Direct Applications
You can apply Direct to ACU through the Passion 4 Business early offer program. Check out the application process and the eligibility criteria here.
You can apply Direct to ACU if you are not a recent school leaver and have not already applied through VTAC or UAC.
Admission Pathways to this course
Admission Schemes
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Program
- Community Achiever Program (CAP)
- ACU's Schools' Recommendation Program (SRP)
- Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) - NSW/ACT only
- Passion for Business (P4B)
Adjustment Factors which may improve your Selection Rank
- Most applicants to undergraduate courses at ACU are eligible for adjustment factors – which can help improve your selection rank when applying for a degree. Your location, school or personal circumstances may make you eligible too. Learn more about the full list of available adjustments.
Articulation from another course
- ACU College course - Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB51015)
- ACU non-award Certificate in Commerce
- Credit and Articulation Agreements that include guaranteed entry
Work and Life Experience
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
- Work experience - A Selection Rank can be calculated based on your work experience - you need to document all of your experience and provide supporting documentation
If you have a Selection Rank but it's not enough for this course
- Complete 2 non-award individual UG units; the results attained for these units can then be converted to a Selection Rank
- Complete a VET qualification such as an AQF Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma
- Commence another ACU Bachelor degree with a lower required Selection Rank, successfully complete 2 or more units, then apply for an internal transfer to this course. A new Selection Rank will be calculated from your results in the ACU units.
Career paths
Graduate career opportunities arise in both the private and public sectors and cover a wide range of occupations:
- Accounting firms
- Advertising
- Business management
- Business regulation
- Data analytics
- Employment relations
- Event management
- Financial management
- Human resource management
- International trade and investment
- Marketing management
- Marketing research
- Personal investment
- Policy administration
- Retailing and wholesaling
Professional experience
Students may elect to enrol in a Professional Experience unit involving professional placement within a business organisation (in the relevant discipline area) over a period of 105 hours.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Commerce has accreditation with the following professional organisations on completion of the relevant majors and associated minors:
Accounting
Human Resources
- This major has Professional level accreditation with the Australian Human Resources Institute.
Volunteer experience
A requirement of the degree is a Community Engagement unit where students engage in voluntary work within a not-for-profit organisation over a period of 35-70 hours.
More course information
In keeping with the Mission of the University, several units within the degree focus on business ethics and personal values. One compulsory unit of Community Engagement is also incorporated in the degree and is designed to assist with personal development. Students will have the opportunity to engage with the community in a tangible way through voluntary work in a not-for-profit organisation.
An additional elective Professional Experience unit involves placement in a related business organisation and is designed to assist students to apply their studies to the real working environment, and to gain employment in their chosen career after graduating.
Contacts for future students
Enquiries:
- 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228)
- E-mail: askacu@acu.edu.au
Description
Create your own unique career path whilst honing your communication skills as part of your commerce specialisations. We start with four key foundation units (managing money, people, markets and working with IT) which prepare you for whatever area of business you wish to pursue. Study commerce and you can tailor your degree to open up career opportunities in accounting and finance to marketing, event management, informatics and human resources. Other specialisations include data analytics, entrepreneurship, IT, Indigenous business studies, international business, informatics, and occupational health, safety and environment.
Boost your credentials
Our commerce specialisations come with a range of relevant credentials, such as the prestigious EPAS international accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development. If you graduate with an accounting major and minor, you’ll be eligible for membership with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the Institute of Public Accountants. Choose human resource management and you can become a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute. Marketing graduates, meanwhile, can join the Australian Marketing Institute.
Course duration
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Start dates and campus availability
- 20-Jul-2020 , 15-Feb-2021 , 26-Jul-2021 , 07-Feb-2022 , 18-Jul-2022
- 20-Jul-2020 , 15-Feb-2021 , 26-Jul-2021 , 07-Feb-2022
- 20-Jul-2020 , 15-Feb-2021 , 26-Jul-2021
- 20-Jul-2020 , 15-Feb-2021 , 26-Jul-2021
Deferment, credit points & course units
Deferment
Yes. See Defer your offer.
Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 33% of the program online.
Credit Points
240Majors and Minors
Bachelor of Commerce Majors 2020 - Campus Guide
| Major | Brisbane | Melbourne | North Sydney | Strathfield | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Event Management | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Finance | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Human Resource Management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Informatics | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Management | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Marketing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Please use the above Table as a guide only. Some of the units in the Bachelor of Commerce are offered on Campus, others in Multi-Mode and others fully online. The Course Enrolment Guide is the best resource for students to identify the units that are offered for each major, and whether those units are on Campus, in Multi-Mode or online. The School of Business may vary the units offered at each Campus according to student demand and staff availability. In such cases, students will be given the opportunity to enrol in an alternative unit and can seek advice from their Course Coordinator. Students in Sydney may be required to attend classes at either the North Sydney or Strathfield campus.
Course Units (Subjects)
Schedule of Unit OfferingsCourse structure – 1st year
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | BUSN113 Managing people and organisations | BUSN111 Working with technology | BUSN112 Managing markets | BUSN104 Money matters |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | STAT207 Business data analysis | OHSE201 Introduction to occupational health and safety management | UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society PHIL102 Theories of Human Nature or PHIL104 Introduction to Ethics | Elective 1 |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | HRMG204 Organisational behaviour (Pre: MGMT100) | ECON200 Economics: policy frameworks and markets | Elective 2 | Elective 3 |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | Elective 4 | BIPX202 Community engagement: building strengths and capabilities (Pre: 80 credit points or equivalent) | MGMT309 Governance, risk and operations management | Elective 5 |
| Year 3 - Semester 1 | MGMT311 Managing entrepreneurship and innovation | MGMT310 Sustainable organisational change | UNCC300 Justice and change in a global world (Pre: UNCC100, PHIL102, PHIL104) | Elective 6 |
| Year 3 - Semester 2 | MGMT304 Strategic management | BUSN304 Working with diversity and conflict or BIPX301 Professional experience | Elective 7 | Elective 8 |
*Not all majors and minors will be available on all campuses.
'Pre:' – indicates a unit that must be completed before the next unit can be undertaken (prerequisite).
A blank cell indicates that there are no additional units required for that study period.
This is a sample program only and units will vary between states. Please refer to the handbook for the prerequisite units and the current listing.
Course costs
- Unit Fee: $3531.00 (2020)
- Average first year fee: $28248.00 (2020)
- Estimated Total Cost: $84744.00 (2020)
Important Note on Fees
The Tuition fees quoted above are for commencing students in the current year who undertake a normal full-time load. The Unit Fee is based on a 10cp unit. Fees are reviewed annually.
Tuition fees for continuing students may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). Students who continue to study beyond the minimum duration will have the relevant annual commencing rate applied to their fees for subsequent study periods.
Essential requirements for admission
Applicants require the equivalent of Australian Year 12 certificate and an overall academic IELTS score of 6.0 (with minimum scores of 6.0 in speaking and writing, and 5.5 in listening and reading).
Applying for Admission
How to Apply
Information on the application procedure.
- International Students Apply Now
- International students undertaking an Australian Year 12 qualification should apply through the relevant tertiary admissions centre:
- NSW & ACT
- Apply through UAC
- Queensland
- Apply through QTAC
- Victoria
- Apply through VTAC
Inherent Requirements
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit. Learn more about inherent requirements and how they affect you, and explore the requirements for your course.
Career paths
Graduate career opportunities arise in both the private and public sectors and cover a wide range of occupations:
- Accounting firms
- Advertising
- Business management
- Business regulation
- Data analytics
- Employment relations
- Event management
- Financial management
- Human resource management
- International trade and investment
- Marketing management
- Marketing research
- Personal investment
- Policy administration
- Retailing and wholesaling
Professional experience
Students may elect to enrol in a Professional Experience unit involving professional placement within a business organisation (in the relevant discipline area) over a period of 105 hours.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Commerce has accreditation with the following professional organisations on completion of the relevant majors and associated minors:
Accounting
Human Resources
- This major has Professional level accreditation with the Australian Human Resources Institute.
Volunteer experience
A requirement of the degree is a Community Engagement unit where students engage in voluntary work within a not-for-profit organisation over a period of 35-70 hours.
More course information
In keeping with the Mission of the University, several units within the degree focus on business ethics and personal values. One compulsory unit of Community Engagement is also incorporated in the degree and is designed to assist with personal development. Students will have the opportunity to engage with the community in a tangible way through voluntary work in a not-for-profit organisation.
An additional elective Professional Experience unit involves placement in a related business organisation and is designed to assist students to apply their studies to the real working environment, and to gain employment in their chosen career after graduating.
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