Program Overview

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The University of Western Australia

Bachelor of Commerce

Make a positive difference in the world. UWA Commerce graduates bring together people and organisations across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

Majors available

Accounting

Speak the language of business as you learn to summarise, analyse and interpret financial information for shareholders, managers and other stakeholders.

Business Analytics

Combine knowledge in statistics and programming with practical applications to inform real-world business and economic decisions.

Business Economics

With a major in Business Economics, you'll gain an understanding of the way the world works, from the stock market to national economies and the world economy.

Business Law

Business Law is an ideal major for anyone planning a career in the business or government sectors. This major also lays the foundations for a successful postgraduate studies in law.

Finance

Finance is the lifeblood of the economy. Learn how money and projects come together.

Human Resource Management

A major in Human Resource Management provides you with thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the management of people and employment in Australia and overseas.

Management

Management is the backbone of any organisation, providing organisational, operational, staffing and resourcing expertise that can be applied anywhere, anytime.

Marketing

Discover the real world of marketing that lies behind advertising jingles. Marketing has a central role in understanding what different types of people in different places across the globe want. This major provides you with the knowledge, experience, and skills to become a dynamic marketer in an ever-changing world.

The learning experience

Study zones

UWA Business School

Work with 30+ industry partners

Clubs and societies

Bloomberg terminals

Fees and scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation.

International Student Fees

Annual course fee: $48,000.00 (2025)

Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Careers and further study

Associated professional pathways

As a Bachelor of Commerce graduate, you can choose from a multitude of professional pathways. Graduates with a major in Business Economics may choose to enter the Master of Economics.

Career opportunities

• Accountant
• Economist
• Finance Manager
• Human Resources Professional
• Investment Banker
• Management Consultant
• Marketing Specialist
• Program or Project Manager
• Workplace Relations Adviser

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

To be considered for this course you need to:

• achieve the University’s minimum entry score
• demonstrate English language competence
• satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)

Assured Pathway information

If you have a professional career in mind, take advantage of one of our Assured Pathways. An Assured Pathway gives you an assured place in one of our postgraduate professional courses (such as Law, Engineering or Medicine) from the start of your studies with us.

About the Bachelor of Commerce

Real-world experiences are at the heart of the Bachelor of Commerce. This degree develops your analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, providing you with a global perspective on business and preparing you to pursue a career within the business, government or not-for-profit sectors.

Why study Commerce

UWA's internationally accredited Business School celebrates strong links with the business community, allowing you insight into leading industry practice.

Course accreditations and employability

The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).

The Accounting major (MJD-ACCTG) in any course leading to a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Philosophy is accredited Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia.

Notable alumni

• Mark Barnaba
  Chairman of Macquarie Group, Western Australia
• Richard Goyder
  Outgoing Managing Director and CEO, Wesfarmers
• Benjamin Mallis
  NBA Writer and Basketball Journalist
• Jasmin Ward
  Co-Founder and COO, Cribber
• Victoria Mallinckrodt
  Operational excellence at the World Economic Forum
• Matt de Boer
  AFL footballer, Starlight Children's Foundation (NSW) Board member, WESTSTAR Academy program manager and co-founder of Alerte Digital Sport (ADS)