Bachelor of Commerce
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Overview
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.
Minimum course duration
3 years full-time / equivalent part time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300210
Suitable for
If you are interested in business, finance, marketing, human resources, international business, economics and commercial law.
HECS Course 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
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ACST101 | Techniques and Elements of Finance | 3 | ||
| Required | BBA102 | Principles of Management | 3 | ||
| Required | ECON111 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 | ||
| Required | MKTG101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | either | ACCG100 | Accounting IA | ||
| or | ACCG106 | Accounting Information for Decision-Making | 3 | ||
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Commerce majors:
- Accounting
- Applied Econometrics
- Business Information Systems
- Commercial Law
- Decision Science
- Demographics
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources
- International Business
- Marketing
- Public Sector Management
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
With the correct choice of subjects, graduates will meet the requirements for CPA and CA or ASIC accreditation.
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
Employers
- Accounting and consulting firms
- Large and small businesses
- Business analyst firms
- Financial institutions
- Marketing and PR firms
- Government organisations
- Merchant bankers
Average starting salary
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
Profiles
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.
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.
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