Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Administration

Skills development is focused on managerial decision-making, business and personal leadership, and the ethics of values-based management. Students gain specialist knowledge in at least one business discipline according to the major/s they choose (in the Commerce component of the double degree), with opportunities available for wider study in business-related fields of study. Plus, Microsoft certifications are built into the degree.

Areas of study

Accounting, event management, finance, human resource management, IT, international business, management, marketing.

Career opportunities

Accountant, auditor, investment manager, financial analyst, stockbroker, tax adviser, treasurer. Opportunities also exist in employment relations, corporate training, training and development consultancy, human capital consultancy, recruitment, industrial relations, international human resource management; technical, user and customer support in the field of computer-based information systems, sales, advertising, market research, public relations, fundraising.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the following organisations depending on the major completed: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia, Australian Human Resources Institute and Australian Marketing Institute.

Practical experience

Required: Students must complete one unit of applied professional skills as a volunteer in a not-for-profit organisation and one Professional Experience unit involving a professional placement within a business firm (in the relevant discipline area) over a period of 105 hours per unit.

Fees and charges

Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.