Key facts
Key dates
Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 2 2024 close 23 June 2024
Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 3 2024 close 27 October 2024
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Course overview
A Bachelor of Commerce graduate can be confident that they have a philosophy for decision-making that prepares them for the careers of the future. Studying Commerce at Deakin gives you a world-class degree accredited by AACSB and EPAS.
From accounting, to economics, to marketing, tailor your degree and open up opportunities in every area of business, not for profit organisations and government.
The core of the Bachelor of Commerce is built around three pillars (financial, market and personal acumens) designed to provide a common and comprehensive foundation for students in their first year. From second year students can extend their knowledge within career focussed, discipline areas (majors). A range of experiential opportunities including internships and international experiences are offered to ensure graduates are professionally ready. You can also choose from specialised areas offered by other faculties such as public relations, politics and policy studies, languages, and psychology.
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- Award granted
Bachelor of Commerce
- Year
2017 course information
- VTAC code
- 1400411331 - Waterfront (Geelong), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
1400414511 - Waterfront (Geelong), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
1400514511 - Burwood (Melbourne), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
1400614511 - Online, Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
1400711331 - Warrnambool, Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
1400714511 - Warrnambool, Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
9190110102 - Burwood (Melbourne), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
9190110162 - Burwood (Melbourne), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
9190210162 - Waterfront (Geelong), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS) - Deakin code
- M300
- CRICOS code?
- 001838A Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Warrnambool
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Approval status
- This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
- Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
- Deakin Learning Centre course codes
Students who wish to study this course at the Deakin Learning Centres, must enrol into the following course codes:
Hume Global Learning Centre-Craigieburn - course code M300CR
Deakin Learning Centre Dandenong - course code M300DA
Werribee Learning Centre - course code M300WE
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Commerce students must attain 24 credit points. The 24 credit points include 8 core units, 8 units from a major (you will be required to complete at least one major), and 8 elective units (you may choose to undertake another 8 unit major). Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year.
8
Core units
8
Units from a major
8
Elective units
24
Total units
Core units
Major sequences
Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.
All students in the Bachelor of Commerce are required to complete at least one major sequence chosen from the following:
- Accounting^
- Business Analytics
- Commercial Law
- Economics
- Finance
- Financial Planning^
- Human Resource Management
- International Trade
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
^ M300 Bachelor of Commerce is the recommended pathway to qualify for membership of professional organisations.
Elective units
Students may choose up to eight credit points of electives. These may constitute a second commerce major, or a major available in another Faculty (provided any prerequisites can be met), or a combination of units (again pre-requisites allowing) chosen by the student.
These may include the following Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units and general elective units offered by the Faculty which are specifically designed to enhance a student’s experience of the workplace:
Other elective unit:
Intakes by location
The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.
Trimester 1 - March
- Start date: March
- Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)
- Waterfront (Geelong)
- Warrnambool*
- Cloud Campus
Or
Offered at Deakin Learning Centres:
- Hume Global Learning Centre Craigieburn
- Deakin Learning Centre Dandenong
- Werribee Learning Centre
Trimester 2 - July
- Start date: July
- Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)
- Waterfront (Geelong)
- Warrnambool*
- Cloud Campus
Or
Offered at Deakin Learning Centres:
- Hume Global Learning Centre Craigieburn
- Deakin Learning Centre Dandenong
- Werribee Learning Centre
Trimester 3 - November
- Start date: November
- Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)
- Waterfront (Geelong)~
- Cloud Campus
~ Students commencing at the Waterfront (Geelong) campus will be required to enrol in units offered in Cloud (online) mode in Trimester 3
* Not all major sequences are available via Campus study at Warrnambool. Students undertaking units in major sequences that are not available in Campus mode may enrol in units offered in Cloud (online) mode.
Deakin splits the academic year into three terms, known as trimesters. Most students usually undertake two trimesters each year (March-June, July-November).
Additional course information
Students admitted to the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) will be given advice on unit selection, however students must take responsibility for planning their own studies within the course structure and course rules.
Part-time study is available via Campus and Cloud (online) mode. Part-time study refers to academic workload, not mode of study.
Workload
As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
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Recognition of prior learning
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.
Fees and scholarships
Fee information
Learn more about fees.
The tuition fees you pay will depend on the units you choose to study as each unit has its own costs. The ‘Estimated tuition fee’ is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved Credit for Prior Learning you have.
Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value. The ‘Estimated tuition fee’ is calculated by adding together 8 credit points of a typical combination of units for that course. Eight credit points is used as it represents a typical full-time enrolment load for a year.
You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the Handbook.
Learn more about fees and available payment options.
Scholarship options
A Deakin scholarship could help you pay for your course fees, living costs and study materials. If you've got something special to offer Deakin - or maybe you just need a bit of extra support - we've got a scholarship opportunity for you. Search or browse through our scholarships
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Entry pathways
View pathways into the Bachelor of Commerce with our pathways finder.
Expand your career options and create pathways into further study. Visit our Honours in Business page for further information.
Further study options
Contact information
Faculty of Business and Law - student advisers
Tel 03 9244 6555
Email buslaw@deakin.edu.au
Careers
Want a degree that’s more than just a qualification? Our industry connections, world-class facilities and practical approach to learning are just some of the reasons why Deakin students graduate confident and ready to thrive in the jobs of tomorrow.
Career outcomes
There are employment opportunities for Bachelor of Commerce graduates in virtually every area of business and government – in Australia and overseas. Potential careers include becoming a professional accountant, IT and systems professional, economist, financial planner, human resources manager, social and economic policy developer, international trade officer and marketing assistant/manager. As this is a very broad course there are further possibilities in other professions especially if taken with further study.
Professional recognition
Graduates who complete the accounting major sequence plus specified finance and commercial law units, provides an opportunity for students to be eligible to apply for admission to the:
CA Program of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
Associate membership for the CPA Program, CPA Australia
IPA Program of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and
Exemptions may apply for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Graduates who complete the Financial Planning major sequence in the Bachelor of Commerce are eligible to join the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and eligible for entry into the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification Program which is offered by the Financial Planning Association of Australia and is recognised by the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) as a pathway into the Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner (FChFP) designation.
Students should consult with a Faculty course adviser to identify the units required by each professional body, and also consult with the professional body. Eligibility may depend on work place experience.
Course learning outcomes
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities | Apply a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of commerce and its applications |
| Communication | Communicate commerce concepts and information effectively including in oral, written and visual forms in a cohesive and understandable manner to academic audiences, business professionals and laypersons. |
| Digital Literacy | Use technologies to Identify, locate, evaluate, synthesise and disseminate and communicate information in the field of commerce. |
| Critical thinking | Evaluate and critically analyse academic, professional and business information and values. |
| Problem Solving | Identify solutions to a diverse range of authentic problems in commerce. |
| Self-management | Take personal responsibility for actions, self- reflect and critique own performance and identify and plan future professional development. |
| Teamwork | Interact and collaborate with others from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. |
| Global Citizenship | Engage effectively in different environments and contexts reflecting social, sustainable, ethical, economic, and global perspectives in the field of commerce. |
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Thinking of pursuing a career in business but unsure which of our degrees is right for you? We offer both a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Business to allow you to align your studies to your career goals.
I learnt so much about the corporate world and studying overseas was single handedly the most amazing, educating and broadening experience of my life.
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Bachelor of Commerce
Footnotes
**Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018
+ Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our list of media references.