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Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

This information is for local students. International students please visit the Macquarie International site.

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Degree Information
2012 ATAR Cut-off:	82.60
UAC Code:	300210
Description:	Commerce, or business, is the exchange of goods or commodities. Gain a comprehensive understanding of all business functions, strategy and skills. Prepare for your career in business. In this flexible degree you'll study management, marketing, finance and accounting all in your first year. You'll then complete one or two majors to develop depth in your chosen commerce discipline. Specialise in accounting, applied econometrics, demographics, marketing, public sector management, business information systems, decision science, commercial law, economics, finance, human resources or international business.
Key Features:	Macquarie business and commerce graduates are sought after by industry. Specialise in one or two distinct areas of business. You'll develop your understanding across all industries, giving you a competitive edge.
Suitable for:	If you are interested in business, finance, marketing, human resources, international business, economics and commercial law.
Location:	North Ryde
Minimum Course Duration:	3 years full-time / equivalent part time
Commonwealth Supported Fee:	AUD $8,640.00 p.a.
Student Amenities Fee:	Information on the Student Services and Amenities Fee
entry requirements:	Depends on your choice of major(s)
English Language Requirements:	English Proficiency Requirements Table
Work Experience requirements:

The following outlines the requirements to complete this degree.

Minimum number of credit points for the degree	68
Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above	38
Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above	18
Minimum number of credit points from Commerce designated units	42
Completion of Specified Foundations Units	15
Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Commerce
Completion of a designated People unit
Completion of a designated Planet unit

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree.

Foundation Units

Credit points

100 level

Required

Techniques and Elements of Finance (3)

ACST101

Required

Principles of Management (3)

BBA102

Required

Microeconomic Principles (3)

ECON111

Required

Marketing Fundamentals (3)

MKTG101

Required

either
or

Accounting IA (3)

ACCG100

Accounting Information for Decision-Making (3)

ACCG106

Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Commerce majors:

NOTE: The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY. For more information please read the courses disclaimer.

Careers

Career Opportunities:	Accountant Auditor Chartered accountant Financial analyst Demographer Economic policy advisor HR manager Investment manager Marketing professional Management consultant Merchant banker Public policy advisor Stockbroker Superannuation advisor Taxation consultant
Accreditation:	With the correct choice of subjects, graduates will meet the requirements for CPA and CA or ASIC accreditation.
Employers:	Accounting and consulting firms Large and small businesses Business analyst firms Financial institutions Marketing and PR firms Government organisations Merchant bankers
Average Starting Salaries:	Business graduates can expect competitive salaries that compare well to salaries within other fields. According to Graduate Career Australia, the median graduate starting salary is: accounting: $47,500 business: $47,500 economics: $50,000 law: $52,000

Our Students

Josh Cass

Macquarie's Bachelor of Commerce will prepare you for a transition into the business environment. Not only does it give you a general analytical understanding of organisations, it also gives you a strategic perspective of how to effectively manage human capital. Many of Macquarie's lecturers have industry experience which is a definite bonus. I believe the balance between theory and practicality makes this program so rewarding.

Macquarie has an outstanding reputation amongst employers for producing high calibre graduates. The University invests heavily in their teachers and it's shown through the quality of our education.

Our Graduates

Nick Sasinas

Nick holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing & Organisational Behaviour) and a Master of Commerce (Marketing) from Macquarie. The Master of Commerce he completed while working with RailCorp and studying in intensive weekend blocks.

Today, he is a Marketing Communications Manager Australia and New Zealand with TomTom Pty Ltd.

Our Expertise

Senior Lecturer Steven D'Alessandro

Steven has a PhD from University of Western Australia. He has published 55 refereed papers in leading international journals (including the The European Journal of Marketing, International Marketing Review, Psychology and Marketing, Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice and Applied Economics) books, and conferences.Steve has also worked as a market research consultant for bluechip companies such as Pacific-Dunlop, ANZ, Challenge Bank, BHP, Telstra, and Ford.

Domestic Students