Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Security Studies
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Security Studies
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.
Our practice-oriented Bachelor of Security Studies will prepare you to meet the needs of this rapidly changing sector by teaching you about security from a range of perspectives, including risk management, emergency response, national resilience, business continuity planning, law enforcement and the use of military force.
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. Acquire a mix of theoretical and technical skills in security
Study a degree that combines the academic study of security theories and issues with practical, analytical and technical skills. Gain the high-level practical skills employers want
Learn the skills needed in critical thinking, structured intelligence analysis and policy evaluation for security analysis roles.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Auditor
Business consultant
Business or venture analyst
Economic policy adviser
Financial adviser or analyst
Human resources professional
Intelligence analyst
Investment manager
Management consultant
Market or social researcher
Marketing manager
Military officer
Policy adviser
Risk analyst
Security consultant
Stockbroker
Taxation specialist
Employers
Accounting firms
Airlines
Banks and financial institutions
Businesses and corporations
Consulting firms
Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies
Defence agencies
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Government agencies and departments
Marketing and public relations firms
Merchant banks
Multinational corporations
Police and law enforcement agencies
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.
