Bachelor of Commerce
The Bachelor of Commerce is an ideal, flexible pathway to a professional career. Employment opportunities span the globe in business, government and the not-for-profit sector.
Flexible course structure
As a Commerce student you will get comprehensive business training and have the chance to explore complementary disciplines. There are seven Commerce majors available, and many elective subjects to choose from. You can also study Engineering, Property or Construction as part of your degree.
Internationally recognised teaching staff
Academics at the Faculty of Business and Economics are renowned worldwide for excellence in teaching and research. They collaborate in international research projects and publish significant works that inform industries across the globe.
Guaranteed entry
If you’re a domestic student, satisfy the course prerequisites and achieve an ATAR of 95.00 or above, you will be guaranteed a place in the Bachelor of Commerce in 2018. Access Melbourne applicants may be admitted with a lower score. Other guaranteed entry scores may apply for international applicants.
Access to scholarships
In addition to University scholarships, there is a range of faculty scholarships available to Commerce students. In many cases you are automatically considered for scholarships when you apply for the degree.
Student support
Our friendly student advisers will help you with everything you need, including course advice and administrative queries.
Unique student experience
As a Commerce student you will have access to a variety of extracurricular activities that bridge the gap between theory and practice. Student experience activities are fun, challenging and interesting.
Key features
- The Faculty of Business and Economics is ranked #14 in the world for Accounting and Finance and #22 in the world for Business and Management (QS World University Rankings 2017)
- 600+ Commerce students study abroad every year
- Latest data shows that 73% of Bachelor of Commerce students (Australian citizens and permanent residents) secured full-time employment within four months of completing the degree
- In addition to University scholarships, there is a range of faculty scholarships available to Commerce students. In many cases you are automatically considered for scholarships when you apply for the degree.
Majors (focus your undergraduate degree)
The flexibility of the Bachelor of Commerce allows you to experience a variety of business disciplines before choosing your major. You can wait until the beginning of second year to choose a major, or focus on a specific discipline from the beginning of your degree. You can even major in two disciplines.
The following majors are available:
Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship
The Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship offers very high-achieving students at Melbourne a guaranteed place in the graduate program of their choice, along with a program of enrichment activities during their undergraduate studies.
Entry requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce
Access Melbourne allows you to be considered below the Clearly-in Rank. Guaranteed entry is available to eligible students from a rural area or disadvantaged financial background. i
Access Melbourne can help you gain a place in a course, even if your ATAR is below the Clearly-in Rank. Eligible students must apply through Access Melbourne and meet prerequisites.
Prerequisites
Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL, and at least 25 in Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics.
Students may be eligible to progress into the 3-year Master of Engineering, subject to completing prerequisite subjects. Applicants intending to major in Actuarial Studies or who intend to complete the Master of Engineering following the Bachelor of Commerce are strongly encouraged to complete VCE Specialist Mathematics Units 3 and 4 or equivalent. If VCE Specialist Mathematics has not been completed, students wanting to undertake the Master of Engineering will incur the cost of undertaking an additional Mathematics subject through the University's Community Access Program (CAP). International applicants intending to commence a major in Actuarial Studies from mid-year (July) must, at a minimum, meet the requirements to enter MAST10006 Calculus 2 which requires a study score of at least 29 in VCE Specialist Mathematics 3/4, or IB Higher Level Analysis and Approaches with a score of at least 4 or equivalent, or if attending Trinity College, successful completion of Mathematics 2. If these requirements are not met students are advised to begin at start-year intake (February) the following year.
Fees
All domestic undergraduate students enrol in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), which is subsidised by the Australian Government. Students pay a contribution amount that is determined by the Australian Government, based on the subjects undertaken. More details on fees and student contribution amounts.
Credit/Advanced standing
If you have completed post-secondary study, you may be eligible for credit/advanced standing towards your studies at the University. Find out more.
Pathway options
Once you've graduated from this degree, you can choose to undertake further study to gain a professional qualification in one of the following areas:
Concurrent diplomas (study alongside your undergraduate degree)
You can choose to study one of the following concurrent diplomas alongside this undergraduate degree at Melbourne: