Program Overview
The Diploma of Commerce at Macquarie University provides a comprehensive foundation in business fundamentals, including accounting, statistics, economics, finance, management, and marketing. Upon completion, students can seamlessly transition into the second year of various business degrees, such as Actuarial Studies, Applied Finance, Business, Commerce, Economics, and Professional Accounting. The program is taught by experienced educators in small classes, fostering personalized support and critical thinking development. Graduates are well-equipped for careers in diverse business fields, including accounting, finance, marketing, and management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Diploma of Commerce introduces students to the fundamental concepts of accounting, business statistics, economics, finance, management, and marketing. The diploma is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. Upon successful completion of the diploma and meeting the entry requirements, students can progress directly into the second year of the following degrees without losing any time, as they will receive credit for the units completed in the diploma:
- Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
- Bachelor of Applied Finance
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Professional Accounting
Outline:
The Diploma of Commerce consists of six units, each covering a different business discipline:
- Accounting
- Business Statistics
- Economics
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing Students will study two units in each term.
Teaching:
The Diploma of Commerce is taught by highly qualified and experienced teachers who are passionate about their subjects. The program is delivered in small classes, which allows for personalized support and interaction between students and teachers. The program also incorporates a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, and online learning.
Careers:
The Diploma of Commerce provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in a variety of business-related fields. Graduates of the program have gone on to work in roles such as:
- Accountants
- Business analysts
- Financial analysts
- Marketing managers
- Operations managers
- Project managers
Other:
- The Diploma of Commerce is a fast-track to the second year of a bachelor degree.
- Students will improve their academic knowledge and study skills.
- The program is offered in a vibrant and leafy campus that is part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia.
- Macquarie University is ranked in the top 100 in the world for accounting and finance by QS World Uni Rankings by Subject, 2022.
