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Bachelor of
Commerce
Melbourne’s Bachelor of Commerce is the frst step
towards your dream career. The degree equips you for
success in any industry, anywhere in the world.
Duration
3 years full time
Part time available
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Fourth year honours available
Campus
Parkville
Entry
Semester 1 or 2
Contact hours (frst year)
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Approximately 12 hours per week
(plus independent study time of
around 20 hours per week)
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Part-time study not available to most
international students due to visa
restrictions
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Based on full-time study load
Quick facts
A DEGREE THAT OPENS
DOORS
The Bachelor of Commerce is the frst
step towards your dream career. It’s a
fexible course that builds foundation
business skills and allows you to
explore your options before settling on
a path of study. You can wait until the
beginning of second year to choose
your major,
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or start specialising in a
particular discipline on your frst day at
university. Depending on your subject
choices, you can complete a double
major within a three-year degree. You
can also complete a breadth sequence
in engineering, psychology, property or
construction management.
You’ll have access to a range of
activities that complement what
you learn in the classroom. You can
participate in a case study competition,
join a student society, be advised by
a peer or career mentor, network with
government and industry leaders,
consult for organisations in Melbourne
and overseas, or work on a community
project you are passionate about.
Upon graduation, Melbourne
Commerce students enjoy excellent
career outcomes, including higher
starting salaries than the national
average, outstanding job satisfaction
and exceptional employment rates.
MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY
Accounting
Actuarial Studies
Business
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
CAREER OUTCOMES
Career outcomes vary according to
your choice of major and include
employment in areas such as:
Accounting
Actuarial professions, including
insurance and superannuation
Business analysis
Economic forecasting
Financial planning and wealth
management
Investment banking and fnancial
services
Human resource management
Logistics management
Marketing research
Policy advice
Product and brand marketing
Public relations
Sales or account management
Stockbroking and valuation.
HONOURS
Honours is an additional year of study
in one or two disciplines, including
Accounting, Actuarial Studies,
Economics, Finance, Management and
Marketing. It’s an integrated program
with an emphasis on research and
specialised subject areas, featuring
small class sizes, collaborative learning
and close relationships with fellow
students. An honours year is both
challenging and rewarding, and will
allow you to develop invaluable skills
and training that can be the difference
in gaining a career advantage.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
The Bachelor of Commerce,
together with specifed membership
requirements, satisfes the accreditation
requirements of international
professional associations. Australian
accreditation is granted through:
CPA Australia
Chartered Accountants
Institute of Public Accountants
Actuaries Institute.
Entry requirements
Pages 97–109
13MELB (13 6352)
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Guaranteed and special entry
Eligible domestic students with an ATAR of 95.00 or above are guaranteed a
place in the Bachelor of Commerce.
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Access Melbourne and international
applicants may be admitted with a lower entry score.