Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
Summary In today’s fast-moving and complex business environment, those with advanced technical skills in accounting, analytics, economics, finance, information systems and marketing insights will find themselves in demand across a wide range of sectors. A knowledge of commerce is also increasingly valuable in careers such as health, law, psychology, science…
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Summary
In today’s fast-moving and complex business environment, those with advanced technical skills in accounting, analytics, economics, finance, information systems and marketing insights will find themselves in demand across a wide range of sectors. A knowledge of commerce is also increasingly valuable in careers such as health, law, psychology, science and technology.
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.
Note: If you’re interested in developing broad business skills suited to a vast range of professional and leadership roles, or building an entrepreneurial skill set, you might wish to consider undertaking our Bachelor of Business.
Key features
Undertake unique units taught within discipline-specific domains
Study units in accounting, analytics, economics, finance, management and marketing and have them recorded on your academic transcript. Boost your career skills by taking a unique employability unit
Be introduced to 15 key employability skills in first year, contextualise them in second year and apply them in third year. 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.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Accountant
Auditor
Business or venture analyst
Business process improvement specialist
Business systems analyst
Consultant
Cybersecurity analyst
Data analyst
Economic policy adviser
Economist
Human resources professional
Information systems coordinator
Investment manager
Market analyst
Market or social researcher
Marketing consultant
Stockbroker
Superannuation adviser or analyst
Taxation specialist
Venture capitalist
Employers
Accounting firms
Banks and financial institutions
Business analysis firms
Businesses and corporations
Consulting firms
Government agencies and departments
Human resource consultancies
Investment firms
Market research firms
Marketing and public relations firms
Merchant banks
Multinational corporations
Private and public-sector organisations
Stockbroking and investment companies
Superannuation and insurance firms
Technology and telecommunications 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.
