Program Overview

Bachelor of Commerce

The Bachelor of Commerce is a practical and flexible degree, with core courses designed to give students a thorough overview of business and commerce environments, before they specialize in Accounting, Economics, or Finance.

Degree Overview

When students study a commerce degree, they will be equipped to make a smooth transition from the classroom to the boardroom, by acquiring skills that employers value. A sense of global citizenship is imparted through international case studies and cross-cultural analysis. Through courses in their chosen major, students will gain insight into the interplay between the financial, legal, political, and economic systems and how these factors influence the contemporary business environment, both in Australian and global contexts.

Career Opportunities

Commerce graduates go on to exciting, stimulating, and lucrative careers in the fields of accounting, auditing, consulting, stockbroking, business analysis, and academia. These opportunities can be pursued in a wide range of business, government departments, and not-for-profit organizations.

• Investment Banker
  • Mortgage Broker
  • Procurement/Sourcing Manager
  • Real Estate Appraiser and Researcher
  • Branch Manager (banking)
  • Development Economist

Program Details

• UAC Code: N/A PSB (Singapore)
• Program Code: 40029
• Selection Rank:
• Duration (FT/PT): 3 years up to 8 years
• Next Start Date: 11 May 2026
• CRICOS Code: J
• Indicative Fee 1: AUD 39,665

Admission Info

• Student Type: Domestic, International
• Degree Duration: Full-time, Part-time
• Study Location: PSB (Singapore)

Start Dates

• Trimester 1: 19 Jan 2026
• Trimester 2: 11 May 2026
• Trimester 3: 24 Aug 2026

English Proficiency Requirements

• IELTS overall minimum: 6
• IELTS section minimum: 6

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce gives students a strong grounding in business and economic principles, and they will learn core business development skills before selecting their major. Students will develop skills in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Management
• Law
• Marketing
• Microeconomics
• Finance
• Business decision making

Core Courses

Students must complete the following core courses to fulfill the requirements of this program:

• LEGL1001 Foundations of Law
• MNGT1001 Introduction to Management and Sustainability
• STAT1060 Business Decision Making
• 5 additional courses are part of "Core Courses" but not offered in the current academic year.

Majors

• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance

Electives

Students must complete 90 units of electives to fulfill the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to them.

Career-Ready Placements

Students will complete 140 hours of supervised placement within their third year of study that will enable them to apply knowledge developed throughout their studies and acquire new knowledge and professional networks to support career readiness.

Accreditation

Exemptions may apply for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for students who complete the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting major). Students must complete the units set out in the CPA and CA Australia and New Zealand accreditation requirements in order to meet the academic requirements for Associate membership of CPA Australia and enrollment in the CPA Program, and for enrollment in the Chartered Accountants Program of CA Australia and New Zealand.