Program Overview

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Bachelor of Commerce Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is a dynamic and globally recognised three-year degree designed to help students build their global business career. Ranked in the global top 50 for four subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025) and accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, the UNSW Business School is among the worlds leading institutions for business education.

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Commerce at UNSW is a flexible three-year degree (24 courses) designed to give students a strong foundation in business and the freedom to shape their studies around their goals. The degree begins with the Commerce Integrated First Year, an innovative suite of eight core courses that reflect the complexity of real business problems.

Majors

Students can choose from a wide range of majors offered by the UNSW Business School, including:

• Accounting
• AI in Business and Society
• Behavioural Economics
• Business Analytics
• Business Economics
• Business Sustainability and Social Impact
• Cybersecurity Management
• Finance
• FinTech
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Marketing
• Marketing Analytics
• Taxation

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Work Integrated Learning is built into the Commerce degree, ensuring every student gains real-world experience before graduation. Students will complete at least one for-credit course focused on business internships, case competitions, or project-based learning, connecting classroom theory with professional practice.

MyBCom Portfolio

The MyBCom Portfolio is an award-winning, interactive platform that supports students' journey from the transition to university through to graduate employability. It helps students plan their study, set goals, track skills, and reflect on achievements throughout their degree.

Career Options

As a commerce graduate from UNSW, students will join one of Australias most employable cohorts UNSW ranks #1 in Australia for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2026). The Bachelor of Commerce prepares students to become work-ready graduates with global business acumen, analytical insight, and leadership capability.

Potential Careers

Commerce graduates can build impactful careers across industries such as finance, consulting, technology, marketing, and sustainability. Potential careers include:

• Accountant/Auditor
• Business Analyst
• Consultant
• Customer Experience Officer
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Digital Innovation Officer
• Economist
• Financial Adviser
• Human Resource Consultant
• Investment Banker
• Marketing/Brand Manager
• Tax Adviser
• Strategist

Admission Requirements

Entry to this degree is based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or an equivalent rank derived from the following:

• Australian interstate Year 12 qualifications (e.g., OP rank)
• New Zealand NCEA Level 3
• Equivalent overseas qualifications (e.g., International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, GCE A-Levels)
• Post-secondary or tertiary qualifications
• An alternative entry qualification

English Language Requirements

Students may be asked to provide evidence of their English proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on their educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments, and examinations.

Fees and Scholarships

Studying the Bachelor of Commerce at UNSW is an investment in students' future as business leaders. The total study costs will depend on enrolment load, citizenship status, and the type of place received either a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or a full-fee-paying place. UNSW offers a wide range of financial support, funding opportunities, and Business School scholarships to help make studies more accessible.

Double Degrees

Students can design their degree to suit their career goals with the flexibility to specialise in up to two different business areas or a subject outside the UNSW Business School, such as arts or science. Double degree options include:

• Actuarial Studies
• Advanced Mathematics (Hons)
• Advanced Science (Hons)
• Arts
• Aviation (Management)
• Computer Science
• Design
• Economics
• Education (Secondary)
• Engineering (Hons)
• Fine Arts
• Information Systems
• Law
• Materials Science and Engineering (Hons)
• Media (PR & Advertising)
• Science

How to Apply

Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders, and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). For most international students, applications are submitted via the Apply Online service.