| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
| 2026-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours)
Overview
The Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours) is a unique degree that gives your commerce career a head start while developing your research skills. This course is designed for high-achieving students who aspire to be leaders in their business field or pursue advanced research at the PhD level.
Course Structure
First Year
In the first year, you'll study the business core units:
- Analytics for Decision Making: Learn basic data analysis to derive essential information from numerical, textual, and visual datasets.
- Communication, Culture and Indigenous Perspectives in Business: Develop awareness of responsible business practices and cultural, academic, and professional integrity in business.
- Financial Decision Making: Develop the skills and knowledge needed to make informed and responsible decisions using accounting and financial information.
- Markets and Legal Frameworks: Explore how key business disciplines are connected and understand the relationship between a business enterprise and stakeholders.
- Strategic Career Design: Explore the impact of changes in the global labour market and social trends and how technological innovation will affect career opportunities and the future of work.
Second Year
In the second year, you'll begin studying your chosen major or double major. You can choose from a range of business majors, including:
- Accounting
- Audit Analytics
- Business Information Systems
- Business Law
- Economics
- Finance
- Financial Planning
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Property Development and Valuation Extension
- Property Investment and Development
- Taxation
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Tourism and Hospitality Global
Third Year
In the third year, you'll finalise your study in your chosen major and 'cap' off this study with one of our practical capstone experiences, enabling you to apply your skills and knowledge in an industry setting.
Fourth Year: Choose Your Pathway
Choose between our industry or research pathways:
- Industry pathway: Undertake a practical experience through an industry experience, such as a work placement or study tour, combined with an industry project.
- Research pathway: Tailored for those with ambitions of pursuing a PhD, this pathway will provide you a solid foundation for further academic study and research.
Professional Development Opportunities
High-achieving students may be eligible for a range of extracurricular activities designed to increase employability, including:
- LinkedIn Learning: Augmented skill-building resources for independent development.
- Curtin Ignition: An intensive training program for aspiring entrepreneurs.
- High Achievers Program: A fast-track industry experience, accelerating your professional development.
Admission Criteria
ATAR Pathway
- Guaranteed ATAR: 85
- Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites): None
- Desirable WACE subjects: None
Alternative Pathways
- Indigenous applicant: If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn't met Curtin's minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
- STAT entry: The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.
English Requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
- Writing: 6
- Speaking: 6
- Reading: 6
- Listening: 6
- Overall band score: 6
Fees and Scholarships
Australian and New Zealand Student Indicative Fees
- 2025 Fee year: $17,000* (Commonwealth supported)
Location
- Curtin Perth
How to Apply
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Curtin University
Overview:
Curtin University is a public research university located in Perth, Western Australia. It is known for its strong focus on research and innovation, particularly in the fields of mining, engineering, and health sciences. Curtin offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as professional development courses. The university has a global presence with campuses in Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Singapore.
Services Offered:
Curtin University provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Learning Support:
Disability planning, industry placements, global study opportunities, and access to learning and study spaces.Campus Life:
Accommodation options, information about living in Perth, food and retail services, regional study opportunities, sports and social clubs, health and wellbeing resources, and campus events.International Student Support:
Assistance with moving to Australia, application procedures, English language programs, and opportunities to meet with university representatives in their home countries.Financial Assistance:
Information on fees and charges, financial assistance programs, and scholarships.Career Support:
Access to career advisors and resources to help students with their career planning.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Curtin University offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can participate in a wide range of activities, including:
Sports and Recreation:
Joining sports teams, participating in recreational activities, and attending campus events.Social Clubs:
Joining student clubs and societies based on their interests.Campus Events:
Attending lectures, workshops, and social events organized by the university.Global Study Opportunities:
Studying abroad at one of Curtin's international campuses or participating in exchange programs.Key Reasons to Study There:
High Graduate Employment Rate:
Curtin University has the highest rate of graduates finding full-time employment among Western Australia's public universities.Research Excellence:
Curtin's research is rated at or above world standard, with a strong focus on innovation.Global Recognition:
Curtin is ranked second in the world for mineral and mining engineering.Diverse and Inclusive Campus:
Curtin celebrates diversity and aims to create a welcoming environment for all students.Strong Industry Partnerships:
Curtin collaborates with industry, government, and First Nations people to create meaningful change and solve real-world problems.Academic Programs:
Curtin University offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:
Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability
Architecture and Construction
Arts and Creative Industries
Business, Innovation, Management and Law
Culture, Society and Indigenous
Education
Engineering, Mining and Surveying
Health
Information Technology
Physical Sciences, Geoscience and Mathematics
Other:
Curtin University is committed to sustainability and has a strong focus on addressing the UN's global sustainable development goals. The university also has a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement and aims to embed their voices and perspectives in its decision-making.
