Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business Analytics
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business Analytics
Summary In the Bachelor of Commerce, you’ll study a set of extensive and integrated foundation units that will orient you to commerce and business, followed by one or two majors to develop depth and specialisation in your chosen discipline. You’ll also acquire a set of sought-after employability skills – data…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
In the Bachelor of Commerce, you’ll study a set of extensive and integrated foundation units that will orient you to commerce and business, followed by one or two majors to develop depth and specialisation in your chosen discipline. You’ll also acquire a set of sought-after employability skills – data literacy, business analysis, teamwork, communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, critical thinking and a global mindset, among others – all key competencies that today’s top employers regard extremely highly. The multidisciplinary Bachelor of Business Analytics – developed and refined in consultation with industry – will provide you with skills in data visualisation, and statistical and analytical tools. You’ll also gain a solid understanding of the context of organisational problems from managerial, financial and human perspectives, so you can make informed and insightful decisions.
Key features
Undertake professional experiences with leading industry partners
Complete a virtual internship in first year, an employability unit in second year and a work-integrated opportunity in third year. Undertake a unique interdisciplinary capstone unit
Enhance your employability skills by working in a mixed-major team to solve a sustainability challenge. Apply your skills to a real-world setting
Undertake a research methods project in your final year to apply your data analytics methodology in a real-world setting. Study at a globally recognised institution
Study at a business school that’s accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Career Outcomes
Professions
Applications modeller or developer
Auditor
Behavioural forecaster
Business or venture analyst
Business or venture analyst
Business process improvement specialist
Business process modelling consultant
Consultant
Consumer insights specialist
Cybersecurity analyst
Data analyst
Economist
IT planning manager
Information systems coordinator
Management consultant
Marketing consultant
Stockbroker
Superannuation adviser or analyst
Taxation specialist
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Business analysis firms
Business analysis firms
Consulting firms
Government agencies and departments
Human resource consultancies
Information technology companies
Insurance firms
Market research firms
Marketing and public relations firms
Multinational corporations
Private and public-sector organisations
Private and public-sector organisations
Research institutes
Stockbroking and investment companies
Superannuation and insurance firms
Utilities companies
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
