Bachelor of Commerce

Develop your passion for commerce and unlock creative solutions for tomorrow’s business challenges by studying Deakin’s Bachelor of Commerce.

With authentic, practical learning experiences including the ability to research and resolve real commercial and community issues, Deakin’s Bachelor of Commerce is at the forefront of providing you with the skills and experience to navigate your professional future.Want to study a degree that sets you up for a successful career in finance, accounting, management or marketing?

To complete the Bachelor of Commerce students must attain 24 credit points. The 24 credit points include 8 credit points of core units, 8 credit points of units from a major (you will be required to complete at least one major) and 8 credit points of elective units (you may choose to undertake another 8 unit major or up to two 4 unit minors), plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point unit, MAI010 Academic Integrity. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year. To complete the course you must include the following:

• at least 16 credit points from Business and Law undergraduate units
• 8 credit points of core Bachelor of Commerce units
• completion of MAI010 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• at least one 8 credit point Bachelor of Commerce major
• Level 1 - no more than 10 credit points
• Level 3 - at least 6 credit points (at least 4 must be Business and Law undergraduate units)

If you are currently studying Year 12 in 2020 or completed Year 12 in 2018 or 2019 and have not attempted higher education or VET study since, your selection is based on the following.

Prerequisite subjects

Minimum ATAR of 70.00. Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations, and has a minimum ATAR requirement of 70

Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection. Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection.

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.