Bachelor of Commerce

More than just numbers. Study a commerce degree. The Bachelor of Commerce is a practical and flexible degree, with core courses designed to give you a thorough overview of business and commerce environments, before you specialise in Accounting, Economics, or Finance.

When you study a commerce degree, you will be equipped to make a smooth transition from the classroom to the boardroom, by acquiring skills that employers value. A sense of global citizenship is imparted through international case studies and cross-cultural analysis. Through courses in your chosen major, you will gain insight into the interplay between the financial, legal, political and economic systems and how these factors influence the contemporary business environment, both in Australian and global contexts. We maintain strong relationships with employers and professional associations to ensure that the courses and majors offered in our degree maintain real-world relevance. This degree gives you a strong grounding in business and economic principles, and you will learn core business development skills before selecting your major. You will develop skills in the following areas: Hear from international student Heidi, who has done her career-ready placement with KPMG Newcastle. Students will complete 140 hours of supervised placement within their third year of study that will enable them to apply knowledge developed throughout their studies and acquire new knowledge and professional networks to support career readiness. The professional experience placement course provides an opportunity to undertake workplace experience in the desired career field, including business analysis, consulting, project management, marketing, and business development.