Bachelor of Commerce

Program Overview

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Bachelor of Commerce

Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce is a three-year full-time or equivalent part-time study course that provides students with skills and knowledge in a specific discipline, paving the way for a thriving career in business sectors demanding industry accreditation or in-depth expertise.

Course Essentials

• ATAR: The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is used to determine eligibility for places in university courses. Guaranteed ATAR: 70
• Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce
• Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time study
• Credit: A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester. Total credit: 600
• CRICOS: The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas. CRICOS Code: G
• Location: The Curtin campuses or teaching locations where units of this course are offered. Locations: Curtin Perth, Curtin University Dubai, Curtin Kalgoorlie, Curtin University Malaysia, Curtin Mauritius, Curtin Singapore

Course Outline

Select Your Preferred Campus

• Curtin Perth
  • Select location
  • Curtin Perth
  • Curtin Kalgoorlie
• Curtin Kalgoorlie
  • Select location
  • Curtin Perth
  • Curtin Kalgoorlie

Study Periods

• 2025
  • Semester 1: On campus and online
  • Semester 2: On campus and online
• 2026
  • Semester 1: On campus and online
  • Semester 2: On campus and online
• 2027
  • Semester 1: On campus
  • Semester 2: On campus

Course Structure

• Overview
  • Versatile business professionals in areas such as finance, marketing, and business systems are highly sought after in the global job market.
  • This degree is designed to hone your skills in one or more business disciplines, readying you for a specialized career in dynamic industries.
• Customize Your Degree
  • Step A: Choose Your Primary Major
    • Accounting
    • Accounting and Audit Analytics
    • Accounting and Taxation
    • Business Information Systems
    • Business Law
    • Economics
    • Finance
    • Finance and Financial Planning
    • Human Resource Management
    • International Business
    • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
    • Management
    • Marketing
    • Property Development and Valuation Extension
    • Property Investment and Development
    • Tourism and Hospitality
    • Tourism and Hospitality Global
  • Step B: Complement Your Major
    • Option 1: A Second Major
      • With this option, you benefit from studying two disciplines in equal depth and graduating with a double major.
      • You can choose a second Commerce major or one of the following majors from the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Creative Arts:
        • Anthropology and Sociology
        • Creative Writing
        • Digital and Social Media
        • English and Cultural Studies
        • Fine Art
        • Geography
        • History
        • International Relations
        • Journalism
        • Screen Arts
        • Security and Strategic Studies
        • Theatre Arts
    • Option 2: Two Specialisations
      • A specialisation contains half the number of units as a major.
      • Specialisations enable you to broaden your degree by studying two complementary disciplines alongside your business major.
      • Choose one of the following combinations:
        • Two business specialisations
        • One business specialisation and a specialisation from selected areas in arts, design, or science
      • Business specialisations offered:
        • Accounting for Business Decisions
        • Advertising Management
        • Applied Finance
        • Banking
        • Business Law and Policy
        • Business Project Management
        • Business Strategy
        • Corporate Governance
        • Employment Relations
        • Event Management
        • Fashion Marketing
        • Information Systems in Business
        • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
        • International Management
        • Marketing Foundations
        • Property Investment
        • Public Relations
        • Small Business Start-up
        • Social Leadership and Ethics
        • Social Media and Digital Marketing
        • Supply Chain and Marketing Distribution
        • Taxation Law
        • Tourism and Hospitality Essentials
        • User Experience for Business Optimisation
        • Workforce Management
    • Option 3: Elective Units
      • Choose eight elective units from any area, provided you meet the unit prerequisites.
      • You could also study one business specialisation and four elective units.
• Step C: Choose Your Capstone Experience
  • In your final year, you will undertake a capstone experience to further your practical skills and international business knowledge.
  • You will have a choice of several capstone experiences:
    • Enhancing Your Business Mind
    • Business Internship
    • Interactive Study Tour
    • Business and Law International Experience
    • Business Study Tour
    • Business Engagement

Double Degrees

Combine your Bachelor of Commerce with another degree, expanding your expertise and career options. You could study a double degree in:

• Applied Geology and Finance
• Arts and Commerce
• Engineering and Commerce
• Law and Commerce
• Psychology, Human Resource Management, and Industrial Relations
• Psychology and Marketing
• Science and Commerce

Advanced Commerce

Learn alongside the next generation of business leaders and researchers. Our Advanced Commerce (Honours) degree combines our three-year Bachelor of Commerce with our one-year Honours program, creating a holistic study journey available to high-achieving students.

What Jobs Can the Commerce Course Lead To?

Graduates of this course can find work in diverse roles, including marketing manager, ecommerce manager, accountant, internal auditor, business analyst, and finance manager. See the individual majors for associated careers.

Industries

• Accounting and taxation
• Finance
• Government and non-profit
• ICT and cybersecurity
• Management
• Media and marketing
• Property
• Resources and energy
• Tourism
• Transport and supply chains

What You'll Learn

• Apply discipline knowledge to solve complex business problems and create innovative business solutions that consider the global business environment.
• Communicate professionally, and in ways that are responsible and appropriate for local, national, and international business contexts.
• Use relevant technologies and industry information to analyze business problems in ways that demonstrate critical thinking and responsible judgment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of cultural diversity and how this informs respectful and responsible business practices.
• Demonstrate industry readiness through the development of sound practical business solutions and critical reflection of individual capabilities and the future of work.

Why Study Commerce at Curtin?

• High National Ranking
  • Curtin Business School tops the rankings for business schools in Western Australia in the Eduniversal 'Palmes of Excellence' league (2024) as a "top business school with significant international influence."
• Internationally Accredited
  • Curtin Business School is recognized as an elite global business school, through accreditation by EQUIS and AACSB and through our EFMD Accredited MBA.
• Industry Connected
  • At Curtin, a wealth of industry expertise is at your fingertips. You could increase your professional prospects through internships, networking events, training sessions, guest lectures, and real-world projects.

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

Commerce majors are designed, wherever possible, to conform to the membership standards of relevant professional bodies. Refer to individual majors for specific professional recognition and accreditation information.

Admission Criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Recently Left High School

• ATAR Pathway
  • Guaranteed ATAR: 70
  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites): None
  • Desirable WACE subjects: None
• Alternative Pathways
  • Portfolio entry
  • UniReady
  • Certificate IV + English Competency
  • Indigenous applicant
  • STAT entry

Work and Life Experience

• Pathways
  • Portfolio entry
  • STAT entry

TAFE or Apprenticeship

• Pathways
  • TAFE entry
  • Portfolio entry
  • STAT entry

Current or Previous University Experience

• Curtin Course Switcher Criteria
  • Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to those who are switching courses at Curtin.
• Higher Education Course Switcher Criteria
  • Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to those who are switching courses from another higher education course provider.

English Requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
  • 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

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

• Curtin Perth
  • 2025: Semester 1 (on campus and online), Semester 2 (on campus and online)
  • 2026: Semester 1 (on campus and online), Semester 2 (on campus and online)
  • 2027: Semester 1 (on campus), Semester 2 (on campus)
• Curtin Kalgoorlie
  • 2025: Semester 1 (online), Semester 2 (online)
  • 2026: Semester 1 (online), Semester 2 (online)

How to Apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.

• Curtin Perth
• Curtin University Dubai
• Curtin Kalgoorlie
• Curtin University Malaysia
• Curtin Mauritius
• Curtin Singapore

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

Other Requirements and Notes for This Course

Regional campuses may offer the common first year units only.

• Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL)
  • Use your experience to get credit towards your degree.
  • Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.