Bachelor of Commerce

The Bachelor of Commerce develops a broad range of business skills and knowledge to meet the expectations of employers and to support further learning.The program provides you with a broad and coherent body of knowledge in the basic business competencies across the disciplines of economics, accounting, finance, marketing, business computing, management and commercial law.

You may also choose to specialise in a particular business area to gain in depth knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in that discipline.

You may specialise in the areas of Management, Marketing, Accountancy, Business Information System, Entrepreneurship, or Logistics and Supply Chain Management.This program offers you a basis for independent lifelong learning.

You will develop practical cognitive, technical, creative and communication skills relevant to business.

Besides discipline-specific knowledge, you will learn how to use your initiative and judgment, and to build your knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis in professional and personal settings.On completion of this program you will be work-ready to seek employment or you may choose to undertake further study.

If you choose to further study, RMIT University offers pathways from this degree into higher levels of learning.

All courses listed may not be available each semester

Semester One of Program

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

AND

Semester Two of Program

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

AND

Semester Three of Program

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the following - Management Stream:

Marketing Stream:

Accountancy Stream:

Business Information Systems Stream:

Entrepreneurship Stream:

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Stream:

AND

Semester Four of Program

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the following - Management Stream:

Marketing Stream:

Accountancy Stream:

Business Information Systems Stream:

Entrepreneurship Stream:

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Stream:

AND

Semester Five of Program

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

Select and Complet One (1) Course from the following - Management Stream:

Marketing Stream:

Accountancy Stream:

Business Information Systems Stream:

Entrepreneurship Stream:

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Stream:

AND

Semester Six of Program

Complete the following One (1) Course:

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from any:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from Management Stream:

Marketing Stream:

Accountancy Stream:

Business Information Systems Stream:

Entrepreneurship Stream:

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Stream:

Satisfactory completion of year 12 or equivalent.

English Language Requirements:

For information on English Language Requirements and acceptable English Language tests please see: www.rmit.edu.au/international/english-equivalent

In the Bachelor of Commerce you will combine business knowledge from a range of discipline areas with skills in problem solving, communication and reflective practice to work effectively in business settings. On successful completion of this program you will be equipped to:

Discipline knowledge:

Combine the core knowledge gained from your studies in accounting; business computing, macroeconomics, microeconomics, marketing; management; business statistics; and commercial law to support life-long learning in your chosen field of study.

Socially, ethically and environmentally responsive practice:

Frame judgments & practice in professional, legal, ethical and environmental contexts.

International perspective:

Apply business skills and knowledge to identify, interpret, and respond to culture and business related challenges in a globalised business context.

Information management/literacy:

Identify, analyse and evaluate the relevance and usefulness of business-related concepts, technical tools and language, from a variety of sources, to support business decisions.

Communication skills:

Communicate business related data and information using appropriate media to support decision making, and to build and maintain productive relationships.

Problem diagnosis and resolution:

Critically evaluate issues in professional settings to develop strategies and solutions that contribute to business outcomes.

Work ready:

Apply initiative, planning, organising, teamwork and self-management skills, to foster and support career goals and organisational outcomes.