Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws
Summary The Bachelor of Commerce will prepare you to become a business professional in a wide range of careers. You’ll study a set of extensive and integrated foundation units that will orient you to business, followed by one or two majors to develop depth in your chosen discipline. Professional experiences…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Bachelor of Commerce will prepare you to become a business professional in a wide range of careers. You’ll study a set of extensive and integrated foundation units that will orient you to business, followed by one or two majors to develop depth in your chosen discipline. Professional experiences are available with leading industry partners.
The hallmark of Macquarie’s Bachelor of Laws is its recognition of the way legal frameworks underpin such global issues. You’ll be challenged to think critically about the law to seek innovative solutions to legal problems – skills highly valued by employers. With the option to combine your law degree with any other Macquarie bachelor degree, you can open the way to an array of careers in legal practice, private industry, government, education and community services.
Key features
Explore your commerce options and boost your employability
Undertake one of 12 majors to develop specialist knowledge in a chosen discipline, or combine two majors to expand your options. Acquire the transferable skills employers are looking for
Gain skills in critical thinking, analysis, problem solving and communication – skills highly sought after by employers. Become a highly capable legal mind
Join graduates known for being versatile professionals with a realistic understanding of the issues that bind the world together. Participate in an extensive range of mooting competitions
Take part in mooting competitions organised by the Macquarie University Law Society – make friends and learn professional skills.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Auditor
Barrister or solicitor
Business or venture analyst
CEO or general manager
Diplomat
Economic policy adviser
Financial adviser or analyst
Human resources professional
Investment manager
Lobbyist
Management consultant
Market or social researcher
Marketing manager
Policy adviser
Politician
Public servant
Stockbroker
Taxation specialist
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Businesses and corporations
Community legal centres
Consulting firms
Consumer goods manufacturers and retail firms
Government agencies and departments
Health organisations
Legal service providers
Marketing and public relations firms
Merchant banks
NGOs
Pharmaceutical companies
Public service
Regulatory authorities
Start-ups
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.
