Bachelor of Commerce
La Trobe University
About
Be ready to do business in a changing world.
Ever-increasing data collection.
New analytical platforms and systems.
Automated insights.
To build a successful career in modern commerce, you'll need to use these and other innovations to make informed decisions and deliver results.
Learn how in La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce.
We designed this degree with industry leaders like Deloitte, PwC and Ernst & Young, so we know what employers are looking for.
With us, you'll gain the technical business knowledge and enterprise skills needed for the careers of the future.
Plus, you'll connect with industry leaders and apply theory to practice with opportunities to do placements.
Prepare to solve the complex social and commercial challenges faced by corporations and diverse communities.
By the time you graduate, you'll understand how to analyse problems, identify solutions, and negotiate with stakeholders to turn your ideas into action.
You'll build the creativity and analytical skills to work across a wide range of industries, as well as the resilience to manage any challenge you face in the real-world.
We value flexible study, so you can tailor your degree with majors, minors or a double degree.
Choose your major from one of these discipline areas:
Accounting Become a trusted strategic adviser.
Recognise and apply the principles governing how to prepare, present and communicate accounting information.
Economics Discover how business and society connect.
Learn economic concepts and understand how they're used to solve problems faced by commercial and government industries.
Finance Prepare to manage investment and funding strategies.
Construct investment portfolios that meet your investors' goals and risk profiles.
Management Build fundamental business knowledge and explore concepts and issues relating to the management of firms and global business environments.
Marketing Help businesses get a competitive edge.
Gain the skills to research, analyse, develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.
Structure
First year
| Semester | FIN1FOF | BUS1ECW | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Fundamentals of Finance | Modern Economies in a Changing World | 2nd Major, Minor or Level 1 Elective subject |
| Semester 2 | Analysing Business Data | Analyse and Ideate | 2nd Major or Level 1 Elective subject |
Second year
| Semester | OPTION | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 2nd Major, Level 1 or Level 2 Elective subject | ||
| Semester 2 | Evaluate and Negotiate | Introduction to Business Law and Ethics | 2nd Major or Level 2 Elective subject |
Third year
| Semester | OPTION |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 2nd Major, Minor or Level 3 Elective subject |
| Semester 2 | 2nd Major, Minor or Level 3 Elective subject |
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Entry requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last two years)
Prerequisite
VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
HSC: One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
ATAR (Compulsory)
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
*N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students). Learn more about our processes View the 2019 ATAR distribution report for the Bachelor of Commerce [174.0 KB].
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) (Current year 12 students exempt)
La Trobe will consider STAT Multiple Choice results for applicants where: the course has an English prerequisite equivalent to VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in English other than EAL, and/or Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in Further Mathematics, and, the course requirements through Work Recognition are not met, or Year 12 or equivalent has not been successfully completed. Refer to STAT page for further information.
Work Recognition (Current year 12 students exempt)
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in any Business, English other than EAL or any Mathematics equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in English (EAL) equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
HSC: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study: Performance Band 4 in any humanities, legal studies or any language other than English subject. Overall, selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with higher education study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Personal Statement
Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Work Recognition
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
La Trobe will consider STAT Multiple Choice results for applicants where: the course has an English prerequisite equivalent to VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in English other than EAL, and/or Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in Further Mathematics, and, Higher Education studies do not meet the course prerequisites, or the course requirements through Work Recognition are not met, or Year 12 or equivalent has not been successfully completed. Refer to STAT page for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Personal Statement
Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Work Recognition
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
La Trobe will consider STAT Multiple Choice results for applicants where: the course has an English prerequisite equivalent to VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in English other than EAL, and/or Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in Further Mathematics, and, VET studies do not meet the course prerequisites, or the course requirements through La Trobe University Work Recognition are not met, or Year 12 or equivalent has not been successfully completed. Refer to STAT page for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with work and life experience
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Personal Statement
Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Work Recognition
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
La Trobe will consider STAT Multiple Choice results for applicants where: the course has an English prerequisite equivalent to VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in English other than EAL, and/or Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in Further Mathematics, and, Higher Education/VET studies do not meet course prerequisites, or the course requirements through Work Recognition are not met, or Year 12 or equivalent has not been successfully completed. Refer to STAT page for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in any Business, English other than EAL or any Mathematics equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in English (EAL) equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
HSC: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study: Performance Band 4 in any humanities, legal studies or any language other than English subject. Overall, selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
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