Bachelor of Commerce

Gain an understanding of foundational concepts of commerce and pursue your passion in one or two key commerce areas.

You can specialise in a range of areas, including accounting, banking and finance, economics, financial management and financial advising.Your skills are relevant to a large number of industries as a commerce graduate.

Job opportunities depend on what major you decide to specialise in.

You will have the ability to understand the importance of data-driven decision making - a quality highly valued by employers.Depending on your chosen major(s), potential careers could include:

CORE SUBJECTS

Level 1

BU1002:03 Accounting for Decision Making

BU1003:03 Principles of Economics

BU1007:03 Principles of Data Analysis for Business

BU1104:03 Introduction to Management Concepts and Application

BU1105:03 Business Communication

BU1108:03 Marketing Matters

BU1112:03 Business Law

Level 3

BU3101:03 Professional Internship or BU3102:03 Multi-Disciplinary Project or BU3103:03 Independent Project

PLUS

Select a Major from Table A

OPTIONS

Select one of the following options:

OPTION 1 (Second Major)

Select a second major. Please refer to Table A for possible double major combinations.

or

OPTION 2 (Electives)

(a) Select 24 credit points of elective subjects for students enrolled in the major of Banking and Finance, Economics, Financial Advising, Financial Management or International Trade as per the parameters below:

9 credit points of level 1, 2 or 3 undergraduate subjects

Plus

6 credit points of level 2 undergraduate subjects

Plus

6 credit points of level 2 or 3 subjects

Plus

3 credit points of level 3 subjects

Or

(b) Select 18 credit points of elective subjects for students enrolled in the Accounting major as per the parameters below:

9 credit points of level 1, 2 or 3 undergraduate subjects

Plus

3 credit points of level 2 undergraduate subjects

Plus

6 credit points of level 2 or 3 subjects

TABLE A (Majors)

Broaden your horizons and gain a global perspective by completing one semester at JCU Singapore, or at one of our 52 partnering universities around the world. Develop essential job-readiness skills through the work-integrated learning capstone program so that you can graduate with confidence.

Majors

You are able to choose from six majors. A major is your chosen area of specialisation. While all majors are available Online (or externally), not all majors are available face-to-face at all campuses. The handbook provides details about the subjects you can study within each major and the campus availability for each major.

Accounting

As an accountant, you will contribute to the most critical function of all businesses and organisations — their financial viability. You will learn how to recognise financial patterns and be an efficient problem solver for all businesses in various industries.

Core subjects will give you foundation knowledge of decision making for businesses, analytical skills and the ability to interpret data. You will gain an in-depth understanding of financial management, business modelling, company accounting, taxation and auditing.

The accounting major is offered at JCU Townsville and JCU Cairns and Online.

Banking and Finance

Throughout this major, you will study funds management, financial markets and risk management. You will learn about the different approaches to managing financial institutions, including commercial banks, rural cooperatives and microfinance institutions.

You will have the skills to make decisions that help businesses develop and thrive, and the capacity to work in government, non-government, private, or not-for-profit organisations. With an understanding of international finance and sustainable economic growth, employers will value your theoretical and practical knowledge. This major is offered Online at JCU Australian campuses (with limited on-campus subjects availability in JCU Townsville) and face-to-face at JCU Singapore.

Economics

Develop the skills to predict the behaviour of market participants, including governments, competing businesses and consumers. Become essential to the success of businesses by anticipating the behaviour of market participants.

You will explore drivers of economic growth and government policy options to shape that growth, as well as exploring decision-making tools for managers and how to conduct cost-benefit analysis. You will gain knowledge about economics at the individual level by exploring consumer decision-making and the behavioural foundations of those decisions.

The major in economics is offered at JCU Townsville and Online

Financial Advising

The Financial Advising major provides the relevant study you need to become a financial advisor. Gain the analytical skills and specialist business practices required to advise clients on a broad range of financial products and services.

Attain the capacity to assist your clients to make informed decisions on superannuation, retirement, insurance and estate planning, investments, taxation and finance.

The major in financial advising is offered at JCU Townsville and Online.

Financial Management

Understand different approaches to financially manage businesses effectively and efficiently. You will learn business modelling, investment portfolio management, financial risk management and multinational business finance.

With financial management skills that are transferable to most industries, you can forge your own career pathway. Combine this major with Accounting, Economics or Business Intelligence and Information Systems to strengthen your skill set.

This major is offered at JCU Townsville, JCU Singapore and Online.

International Trade

Gain a global perspective and develop analytical, communication and critical thinking skills to pursue a career that crosses borders.

Build a strong understanding of the fundamentals of finance and international trade law. Take your place in the global boardroom with skills to explain strategic, interpersonal and psychological aspects of business negotiation. Learn how to network and influence stakeholders with creative and innovative thinking in the communication of complex business analyses.

In an increasingly globalised world, your ability to evaluate and analyse opportunities in international trade will make you a valued employee around the world.

This major is offered Online and in Singapore.