Bachelor of Commerce
2024 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2024 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Deakin course code | M300 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Business and Law |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong) |
| Online | Yes |
| Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Course Map - enrolment planning tool | These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2024: These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2024: Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| CRICOS course code | 001838A Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Warrnambool |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7 |
~ Students commencing at the Waterfront (Geelong) will be required to enrol in units offered in online mode in Trimester 3. * Not all major sequences are available via Campus study at Waterfront. Students undertaking units in major sequences that are not available in Campus mode may enrol in units offered in online mode. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Pathways
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Major sequences
- Minor sequences
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Details of major sequences
- Details of minor sequences
- Other learning experiences
Course overview
Study Deakin’s Bachelor of Commerce and earn a well-recognised qualification that’s a pathway into the professions. You will receive an education that’s relevant to industry via commerce majors accredited to each discipline’s top industry bodies. Plus, you will get a taste of professional life and understand what it takes to be job ready with work-integrated learning and experiential learning programs.
A traditional yet contemporary degree, the ‘B Com’ is designed to help you find a professional fit and a passion for a discipline, whether it’s accounting, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, information systems, management or marketing. With opportunities to develop personally, to hone adaptability, curiosity, imagination, innovation, entrepreneurial thinking and confidence, you will increase your chance of success and develop your professional capability.
How can Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce set you up for a successful global career?
You will graduate with three pillars of professional skills sought after by employers: financial acumen, market knowledge and management smarts. Academically, you will acquire deep knowledge, applied skills and networks. Professionally, you will nurture connections with peers and with the professional environment while learning to deal with change, turbulence and renewal.
From day one of your degree, you will participate in development opportunities using industry-standard tools. At the same time, you will build commercial skills in your specialised area that allow for entry into a ‘vertical’ discipline that forms a profession in commerce. Major study areas include:
- accounting
- economics
- finance
- financial planning
- human resource management
- management
- management information systems
- marketing
To increase your scope, you may wish to complement your major with up to two minors. This improves the ‘package’ that you can present to potential employers. You can choose minors from:
- accounting
- business analytics
- economics
- event management
- finance
- global and social impact studies
- human resource management
- recruitment and talent acquisition
- people management
- international trade
- international business
- marketing
- project management
- retail management
- wealth management
- property investments
- emerging technology
- entrepreneurship
- sustainability and development
- production management.
You will have opportunities to interact with your peers, society and industry bodies on Deakin Business School’s work-integrated learning (WIL) program, gaining work experience that counts towards your degree. This experience rounds out your university tenure to help kickstart your career.
Indicative student 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.
Professional recognition
Deakin Business School holds the prestigious and globally recognised AACSB and EQUIS accreditations, which attest to quality, academic and professional excellence, ongoing improvement, innovation and graduate employability. Additonally, students are on the fast-track to gaining professional industry accreditation.
Students who complete the accounting major can apply for the:
- CA Program of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
- Associate membership for the CPA Program
- IPA Program of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Students who complete the marketing major are eligible for a one-year credit towards their five-year Certified Practicing Marketer and Chartered Marketer certification awarded by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).
Students who complete the finance major are recognised through the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.
Students who complete the financial planning major satisfy the education standards of the Financial Adviser Standards (FAS). This enables students to provide financial advice in Australia and eligibility to enter certification programs of the professional financial planning associations. These include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification Program by the Financial Adviser Association of Australia (FAAA)
Depending on your units of study, commerce graduates are also eligible to apply for membership to the:
- Australian HR Institute (AHRI)
- Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML)
- Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
Students should consult the professional body or a course adviser to identify additional requirements for membership.
Career opportunities
Deakin graduates are in demand because they are flexible, proactive, highly engaged, and trained in commercial thinking. As a commerce graduate, you will have the opportunity to enter a professional vertical career that reflects your choice of industry-accredited discipline. These verticals operate in each industry and across government and non-governmental bodies and allow scope and paths for career progression and promotion.
Most importantly, commerce studies equip you with the skills and qualifications that are in demand across all industries. This means your degree will enable you to bring your career to different sectors. Professional entry level roles for Deakin commerce graduates include:
- accountant
- economist
- financial planner
- human resource manager
- business analytics professional
- social and economic policy developer
- international trade officer
- marketing manager
Participation requirements
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks. Learn about key dates at Deakin.Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Mandatory student checks
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.
Pathways
Expand your career options and create pathways into further study.
Unit selection
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 to satisfy course rules.
Part-time studies
Part-time study is available via Campus and online mode. Part-time study refers to academic workload, not mode of study.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.
Course Learning Outcomes
| 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 |
Course rules
To complete the Bachelor of Commerce students must attain 24 credit points. The 24 credit points include 8 credit points of core units, 8 credit points of units from a major (you will be required to complete at least one major), plus 1 credit point WIL unit and 7 credit points of elective units plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, DAI001 Academic Integrity Module. 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.
To complete the course you must include the following:
- at least 16 credit points from Business and Law undergraduate units
- 8 credit points of core Bachelor of Commerce units
- completion of DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit point compulsory module)
- at least one 8 credit point Bachelor of Commerce major
- plus a 1 credit point WIL unit (Course elective)
- Level 1 - no more than 10 credit points
- Level 3 - at least 6 credit points (at least 4 must be Business and Law undergraduate 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^
- Food and Agribusiness*
- Human Resource Management
- International Trade*
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing^
^ These majors are the recommended pathway to qualify for membership of professional organisations.
*Offer offered to continuing students only
Minor sequences
- Accounting
- Agribusiness*
- Business Analytics
- Contemporary Accounting*
- Economics
- Emerging Technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Event Management
- Finance
- Global Studies*
- Global and Social Impact
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- International Trade
- Marketing
- People Management
- Production Management
- Professional Practice*
- Project Management
- Property Investments
- Retail Management
- Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
- Sustainability and Development
- Taxation Regulation*
- Wealth Management
*Offered to continuing students only
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity Module |
Core units
| MAA103 | Accounting for Decision Making |
| MAE101 | Economic Principles |
| MAF101 | Fundamentals of Finance |
| MIS171 | Business Analytics |
| MLC101 | Law for Commerce |
| MMK101 | Marketing Fundamentals |
| MMM132 | Management |
| MWL101 | Professional Insight |
Course elective
Students must complete a 1 credit point Work Integrated Learning unit.
Recommended business WIL units:
| MWL305 | Business for Social Impact |
| MWL316 | Consultancy Experience |
| MWL317 | Entrepreneurship Experience |
| MWL318 | Internship |
| MWL319 | International Consultancy Experience |
or
another WIL unit available in the University subject to meeting unit pre-requisites.
Open elective units
Students may choose up to seven credit points of open electives. These may constitute a second commerce major, or a major available in another Faculty (provided any pre-requisites can be met), up to two minor sequences (as above) or a combination of units (again pre-requisites allowing) chosen by the student.
These may include additional Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units offered by the Faculty or University subject to meeting pre-requisites.
Work experience
This course provides students the opportunity to complete one or more work integrated learning units. Learn more about work integrated learning.
International Students:
This course includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) formally registered as part of the course on the CRICOS register. The total work integrated learning hours will differ depending on the WIL unit you choose. For more information about WIL hours, please check the unit information in the handbook or the unit guide.
For information about how WIL units may impact student visa holder work rights, please visit visit the Department of Home Affairs. See Schedule 8 (8102) Visa Conditions.
Details of major sequences
Accounting*^
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Please check each unit for campus availability as unit enrolment modes may change.
Unit set code
MJ-M30041
Overview
Accountants are information specialists. They provide information, which is the only means of summarising the activities and worth of an organisation in a manageable form, as the basis for all review, decision and action throughout virtually every layer of business and government.
Professional recognition
Graduates who complete the accounting major sequence will be eligible to apply for admission to the:
CA Program of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
Associate membership for the CPA Program, CPA Australia
IPA Program of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - A limited number of exemptions may apply. Please refer to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for further information.
Career outcomes
You may find employment in accounting positions across the commercial world including within, the financial service sector, private practice, management consulting or with government or not-for-profit bodies.
Units
| MAA204 | Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics |
| MAA261 | Financial Accounting |
| MAA262 | Management Accounting |
| MAA303 | Audit and Assurance |
| MAA363 | Corporate Accounting |
| MAF210 | Quantitative Methods for Business |
| MAA310 | Accounting and Society (Capstone) |
Plus one unit from:
| MLC301 | Principles of Income Tax Law |
| MLL406 | Taxation * |
Note:
^Students who commenced prior to 2022 to follow MJ-M30041 rules based on their commencing year. Please refer to Handbook archive.
*Students enrolled in D322 must complete MLL406 plus an additional level 2 or 3 commerce elective, all other students are required to enrol in MLC301
Students should consult with their course adviser regarding the units required for professional recognition.
The eligibility of students for membership of any of the accounting accrediting bodies is subject to meeting the requirements of that body and that Deakin makes no representations that individuals will meet those requirements.
^ M300 Bachelor of Commerce is the recommended pathway to qualify for membership of professional organisations.
Business Analytics
Unit set code
MJ-M30036
Offered to continuing students only. Please see a student adviser for further advice.
Commercial Law
Unit set code
MJ-M30042
Offered to continuing students only. Please see a student adviser for further advice.
Economics
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Note: Waterfront students may complete this major at Burwood or Online. Please check with a Student Adviser to assess eligibility.
Unit set code
MJ-M30043
Overview
Economics is an important element of any commercial career or the basis of a specialist career in economic research and policy. Economics is relevant to the study of a whole range of other disciplines: business; finance; international markets and trade; health; transport; democracy and voting patterns; the environment – including policies on global warming; as well as social equity and wellbeing.
Career outcomes
An economics major sequence can provide the background for many versatile careers in industry and finance in roles such as an analyst, forecaster, researcher and manager. In government, you may work as a policy researcher and administrator, and in education.
Units
| MAE201 | Competition and Industry |
| MAT203/MAE203 | The Global Economy * |
| MAE256 | Analytical Methods in Economics and Finance |
| MAE307 | Economic Policy and Practice (Capstone) |
plus one unit from:
| MAE214 | Economic Strategy for Business ^ |
| MAE215 | Behavioural Economics for Business and Policy ^ |
plus one unit from:
| MAE304 | Labour and Health Economics < |
| MAE312 | National Economic Policy |
plus one unit from:
| MAE305 | Energy, Environment and Sustainability > |
| MAE306 | Applied Econometrics for Economics and Finance |
plus one unit from:
| MAE301 | Choice, Strategies and Dilemmas # |
| MWL305 | Business for Social Impact |
| MWL316 | Consultancy Experience |
| MWL317 | Entrepreneurship Experience |
| MWL318 | Internship |
| MWL319 | International Consultancy Experience |
*Please Note: Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake units in Online mode.
* MAT unit code denotes Study Tour version of the unit
^ This unit was previously coded MAE314
# This unit was previously titled Microeconomic Theory and Policy
< This unit was previously titled Labour Economics
> This unit was previously titled Energy and Renewable Resources
Finance
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Online
Please check each unit for campus availability as unit enrolment modes may change.
Unit set code
MJ-M30045
Overview
Finance is all about decision making. Do I buy or sell, invest or borrow? Finance specialists research and analyse the financial aspects of organisations and markets. They provide advice on investments and other areas of financial management. Studying finance will give you a broad understanding of the structure and operations of financial markets in Australia, plus the theory and techniques underlying financial decision-making.
Professional recognition
This major is recognised through the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.
Career outcomes
You may find employment opportunities in banking, brokering, credit analysis, funds management, insurance, international finance, risk management and securities analysis.
Units
| MAA250 | Ethics for Financial Professionals |
| MAF202 | Money and Capital Markets |
| MAF203 | Business Finance |
| MAF307 | Equities and Investment Analysis |
| MAF306 | International Finance and Investment |
| MAF308 | Derivative and Fixed Income Securities |
| MAF302 | Corporate Finance (Capstone) |
Plus one unit from:
| MAE256 | Analytical Methods in Economics and Finance |
| MAF210 | Quantitative Methods for Business |
*Please note: Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake units in Online mode.
Financial Planning ^
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Please check each unit for campus availability as unit enrolment modes may change.
Unit set code
MJ-M30044
Overview
Choosing a major sequence in financial planning will provide you with the skills you need to attain your own personal financial goals and to develop the expertise to advise others in a professional capacity. Financial planners specialise in key financial areas, including retirement taxation, investment and estate planning. You will examine both the theoretical framework of financial planning, plus the practical application of the theories and strategies.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Commerce (with a major in Financial Planning) is a course approved by the new financial planning standards body - the Financial Adviser Standards (FAS). Graduates who complete the Financial Planning major sequence in the Bachelor of Commerce will satisfy the education standards prescribed by FAS to be able to provide financial advice in Australia and be eligible for entry into the certification programs of the professional financial planning associations.These include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification Program by theFinancial Adviser Association of Australia (FAAA). This major also allows advisers to meet any education requirements as set out in the Tax Agents Services Act (TASA) including completion of taxation law units approved by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).
Career outcomes
Financial planners are innovative and lateral in their thinking, they are up to date with the latest changes and they are committed to providing sound, independent and ethical advice.
Units
| MAA215 | Client Behaviour and Decision Making |
| MAA250 | Ethics for Financial Professionals ^ |
| MAA255 | Financial Planning |
| MAA317 | Superannuation Planning |
| MAA319 | Estate Planning and Insurance |
| MAF307 | Equities and Investment Analysis |
| MAA318 | Advanced Financial Planning (Capstone) |
Plus one unit from:
| MLC301 | Principles of Income Tax Law |
| MLL406 | Taxation # |
#Students enrolled in D322 must complete MLL406 plus an additional level 2 or 3 commerce elective, all other students are required to enrol in MLC301.
^MAA250.2 only meets the Financial Standards (FAS) accreditation requirements for the Ethics bridging unit if completed from Trimester 2 2019. For students who have completed the earlier version of MAA250, an option to meet the accreditation requirements is to consider enrolling in the postgraduate version of the unit (MAA769 Ethics for Financial Services) as a single unit of study. Please contact a Student Adviser for further information buslaw@deakin.edu.au
Food and Agribusiness
Unit set code
MJ-M30047
Offered to continuing students only. Please see a student adviser for further advice.
Human Resource Management
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Online
Please check each unit for campus availability as unit enrolment modes may change.
Unit set code
MJ-M30046
Overview
Human Resource management, the management of people, is one of the fastest growing fields of professional employment. Human Resource Management (HRM) includes recruitment, selection, training and development, workplace diversity, employee relations, performance and change management, and remuneration. You will also gain invaluable counselling, mediation and negotiation skills that will stand you in good stead in any field you enter in the future.
Professional recognition
This major is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
Career opportunities
Career options include working in training and development in a variety of areas such as an equal employment opportunity officer, or a human resources practitioner or officer across the commercial world in both the private and public sectors.
Units
| MMH230 | Fundamentals of Human Resource Management |
| MMH232 | Human Resource Development |
| MMH231 | Human Resource Practice |
| MMH250 | Workplace Conflict Resolution |
| MMH356 | Change Management |
| MMH352 | International Human Resource Management |
| MMH349 | Employment Relations |
| MMH331 | Strategic Human Resource Management (Capstone) |
*Students may be required to undertake units in Online mode.
International Trade
Unit set code
MJ-M30037
Offered to continuing students only. Please see a student adviser for further advice.
Management
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Please check each unit for campus availability as unit enrolment modes may change.
Unit set code
MJ-M30038
Overview
Examine change, innovation and technology, globalisation, quality service cultures, participation and performance to develop the management skills of communication, problem solving, planning, organising, managing change and working cooperatively.
Professional recognition
Graduates may be eligible for affiliate status membership of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML).
Career outcomes
You may find employment in management positions across the commercial world in both private and public sectors.
Units
| MMM240 | Organisational Behaviour |
| MMM241 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| MMH230 | Fundamentals of Human Resource Management |
| MMM267 | Business Logistics |
| MMM343 | Business Ethics |
| MMM306 | Global Strategy and International Management |
| MMH356 | Change Management |
| MMM308 | Applied Management Capabilities (Capstone) |
Management Information Systems
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Please check each unit for campus availability as unit enrolment modes may change.
Unit set code
MJ-M30039
Overview
Supplement your business studies with knowledge of the underlying information systems that support modern business processes. Learn about the business applications of information systems and gain the skills and knowledge relevant to understand this dynamic area.
Career outcomes
You may find work as an Information Technology (IT) professional, business systems programmer, member of implementation teams within corporations or within specialist systems development companies, business analyst or as an adviser to companies who have outsourced their IT function.
Units
| MIS201 | Digital Business Analysis |
| MIS202 | Managing Data and Information |
| MIS231 | Professional Ethics in the Digital Age |
| MIS352 | Business Process Management |
| MIS398 | Project Management |
| MIS313 | Strategic Supply Chain Management |
| MIS362 | Social Media Analytics and Data Driven Innovation |
| MIT399/MIS399 | Applied Business Project ^(Capstone) |
^ MIT code denotes Study Tour version of the unit
Marketing
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Please check each unit for campus availability as unit enrolment modes may change.
Unit set code
MJ-M30040
Overview
Marketing is about relationships with customers and involves developing, maintaining and enhancing those relationships. Modern marketing is about adding value to the customer experience and building a mutually beneficial relationship between buyers and sellers.
You will gain knowledge of marketing in digital domestic and international markets.
Professional Recognition
Graduates who complete the marketing major are eligible for a one year credit reduction, off the five years, needed to become a Certified Practicing Marketer by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).
Career outcomes
Career options include working in advertising, brand/product management, customer relations management, event management, marketing research, public relations, retailing, web design, sales management, e-commerce marketing specialist, advertising director, art director, creative director, public relations director, media relations director, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) manager, social media marketing manager, internet marketing coordinator, director of digital marketing, territory manager, marketing director, senior sales representative, promotions director, relationship manager, account executive, media director, product marketing manager, creative assistant, marketing data analyst marketing communications director, inside sales representative, marketing analyst, brand manager, online product manager, account coordinator, marketing specialist, market research analyst, digital brand manager, promotions coordinator, e-mail marketer, marketing consultant, project manager and media planner.
Units
| MMK266 | Consumer Behaviour |
| MMK251 | Services Marketing |
| MMT280/MMK280 | Brand Management + |
| MMK295 | Integrated Marketing Communications in the Digital Age ^ |
| MMM343 | Business Ethics |
| MMK365 | Marketing Insights < |
| MMK368 | Business Marketing |
| MMK325 | Strategic Marketing (Capstone) |
< This unit was previously coded MMK265
^ This unit was previously coded MMK393
+ MMT code denotes Study Tour version of the unit
Details of minor sequences
Accounting
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Unit set code
MN-M30001^
Aim:
This is an accounting measurement and disclosure minor which is fundamental to anyone working in business or in a not for profit organisation. This is an information and data driven minor with practical applications across emerging practices and technologies in the fields of reporting, data to inform management decision making, and assurance services. This minor covers knowledge that is essential knowledge in your journey towards senior management and board roles that require making common law judgements on reporting and disclosure.
Units
| MAA103 | Accounting for Decision Making |
plus 3 units from:
| MAA261 | Financial Accounting |
| MAA262 | Management Accounting |
| MAA204 | Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics |
| MAA303 | Audit and Assurance |
^ Students undertaking the Accounting major (MJ-M30041) cannot undertake the minor in Accounting.
Agribusiness
Campuses
Warrnambool, Online
Unit set code
MN-M30017^
Offered to continuing students only. Please see a student adviser for further advice.
Business Analytics
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Online
Unit set code
MN-M30011^
Aim:
This minor will provide students with the fundamentals of business analytics and data management, including Business Intelligence, database management skills and predictive modelling of data.
Units
| MIS171 | Business Analytics |
plus 3 units from:
| MIS202 | Managing Data and Information |
| MIS271 | Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing |
| MIS272 | Predictive Analytics |
| MIS384 | Marketing Analytics |
*Please note: Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake units in Online mode.
^ Students undertaking the Business Analytics major (MJ-M30036) cannot undertake the minor in Business Analytics.
Contemporary Accounting
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne)
Unit set code
MN-M30002
Offered to continuing students only. Please see a student adviser for further advice
Economics
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Unit set code
MN-M30006^
Aim:
This minor will complement any major and enhances employability by facilitating a broad and practical understanding of the impact of market forces, the role of incentives in shaping individual behaviour, monetary and fiscal policy, and economic and business strategies at local, national and international levels. Students also have the option to explore the economics of current policy challenges related to macroeconomic management, energy and the environment and health and demographics. Students can customise and choose from a set of units to focus on discipline sub-fields of interest to them while furthering their economics knowledge.
Units
Must complete either:
| MAE101 | Economic Principles |
| MAE120 | Money, Growth and the Economy |
plus any 3 units from:
| MAE201 | Competition and Industry |
| MAT203/MAE203 | The Global Economy * |
| MAE214 | Economic Strategy for Business |
| MAE215 | Behavioural Economics for Business and Policy |
| MAE302 | Macroeconomics of Open Economies |
| MAE304 | Labour and Health Economics |
| MAE305 | Energy, Environment and Sustainability |
| MAE312 | National Economic Policy |
*MAT203 denotes Study Tour version of the unit
^ Students undertaking the Economics major (MJ-M30043) cannot undertake the minor in Economics.
^ Continuing students undertaking the International Trade major (MJ-M30037) cannot undertake the minor in Economics.
Emerging Technology
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Online
Unit set code
MN-M30019
Aim:
This minor will provide students with knowledge of emerging technologies in the fields of cybersecurity, business intelligence and analytics.
Units
| MIS211 | Cyber Security and Governance |
| MIS271 | Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing |
| MIS272 | Predictive Analytics |
| MIS362 | Social Media Analytics and Data Driven Innovation |
*Please note Geelong Waterfront students will be required to undertake units in Online mode
Entrepreneurship
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne)
Unit set code
MN-M30014
Aim:
This minor will develop an entrepreneurial mindset and the skills needed to identify opportunities, foster sustainable, innovative solutions and build value. This minor equips students to nurture ideas and establish business ventures that solve problems for positive impact.
Units
| MMM241 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| MMM276 | Design Thinking |
| MMM279 | Creating and Managing Social Enterprises |
| MWL317 | Entrepreneurship Experience |
Event Management
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Unit set code
MN-M30013
Aim:
This minor will address the complex skills and knowledge needed by event managers including design, marketing, communication, innovation and planning. Events are a feature of modern life leading to event management being a growing area of work in business, tourism, hospitality, government, education and the community sector.
Units
| MIS398 | Project Management |
| MMK251 | Services Marketing |
| MMM276 | Design Thinking |
| MMM312 | Event Management |
Finance
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Online
Unit set code
MN-M30005^
Aim:
This minor will provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of business finance and the operation of money and capital markets. This knowledge is extended into practical application in domestic and international equity and debt markets.
Units
| MAF101 | Fundamentals of Finance |
plus 3 units from:
| MAF202 | Money and Capital Markets |
| MAF203 | Business Finance |
| MAF306 | International Finance and Investment |
| MAF307 | Equities and Investment Analysis |
* Please note: Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake units in Online mode.
^ Students undertaking the Finance major (MJ-M30045) cannot undertake the minor in Finance.
Global and Social Impact
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Online
Unit set code
MN-M30021
Aim:
This minor will develop students' worldview through awareness of social, political and climate challenges that impact the way we live and do business.
Units
| MAE341 | Global Challenges in Business and Policy: Food, Water and Climate |
| MWL305 | Business for Social Impact |
| AIR200 | Global Capitalism and Power |
Plus 1 unit from
| MAE233 | Business and Climate Change |
| MAE208 | Growth Inequality and Conflict |
*Please note Geelong Waterfront students will be required to undertake units in Online mode
Global Studies
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool*, Waterfront (Geelong)*, Online
Unit set code
MN-M30015^
Units
Offered to continuing students only. Please see a student adviser for further adviceHuman Resource Management
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Unit set code
MN-M30012^
Aim:
This minor will equip students with the skills, knowledge and abilities in order perform basic workplace tasks in human resource management. Human resource management is a critical area that is relevant to all organisations, it encompasses employees working effectively within and for organisations.
Units
| MMM132 | Management |
plus 3 units from:
| MMH230 | Fundamentals of Human Resource Management |
| MMH231 | Human Resource Practice |
| MMH232 | Human Resource Development |
| MMH349 | Employment Relations |
^ Students undertaking the Human Resource Management major (MJ-M30046) cannot undertake the minor in Human Resource Management.
International Business
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Online
Unit set code
MN-M30020
Aim:
This minor will prepare students for a career in an international context through understanding of international business operations.
Units
| AIS101 | Intercultural Communication |
| MAT203/MAE203 | The Global Economy ^ |
| MMM306 | Global Strategy and International Management |
| MWL319 | International Consultancy Experience |
*Please note Geelong Waterfront students will be required to undertake units in Online mode
^MAT coded unit denotes Study Version of the unit
International Trade
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Online
Unit set code
MN-M30007^
Aim:
This minor will equip students with the knowledge and tools to tackle important questions facing the global economy. The minor explores the fundamental drivers behind the growth in global trade and prosperity, including the role of Government, the Reserve Bank and Treasury as well as the contentious nature of globalisation and inequality. The minor can complement any major and facilitate a sound understanding of the internationally interconnected and competitive economic environment within which firms and businesses operate.
Units
Must complete either:
| MAE120 | Money, Growth and the Economy |
| MAT203/MAE203 | The Global Economy # |
plus, must complete:
| MAE213 | International Trade |
plus, any two units from:
| MAE208 | Growth Inequality and Conflict |
| MAE302 | Macroeconomics of Open Economies ~ |
| MAE341 | Global Challenges in Business and Policy: Food, Water and Climate ~ |
*Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake units in Online mode.
#MAT coded unit denotes Study Tour version of the unit.
~Unit previously coded/titled MAE308 Contemporary Issues In Trade and Development.
^Students undertaking the International Trade major (MJ-M30037) cannot undertake the minor in International Trade.
Marketing
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Unit set code
MN-M30008^
Aim:
This minor focusses on developing discipline knowledge and industry-relevant practices in marketing. There is a strong focus on industry-relevant insights, the latest marketing practices, future market trends and strategy development in an ever-changing business landscape. The knowledge and skills developed within the marketing minor are complementary to anyone looking to better understand drivers to successful business outcomes.
Units
| MMK101 | Marketing Fundamentals |
plus 3 units from:
| MMK251 | Services Marketing |
| MMK266 | Consumer Behaviour |
| MMK295 | Integrated Marketing Communications in the Digital Age |
| MMK368 | Business Marketing |
^ Students undertaking the Marketing major (MJ-M30040) cannot undertake the minor in Marketing.
People Management^
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Online
Unit set code
MN-M30023
Aim:
This minor will enable students to develop the understanding of employee behaviour and human resource processes necessary to support successful people management, recognising that employees are a critical part of every organisation and knowing how to work with and manage people is essential for all managers. In addition, the minor provides opportunity for practical skills development in managing people day-to-day and through significant organisational change.
Units
| MMH230 | Fundamentals of Human Resource Management |
| MMM240 | Organisational Behaviour |
| MMH250 | Workplace Conflict Resolution |
| MMH356 | Change Management |
*Please note Geelong Waterfront students will be required to undertake units in Online mode
^ Students undertaking the Human Resource Management major (MJ-M30046) cannot undertake the minor in People Management.
Production Management
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Online
Unit set code
MN-M30022
Aim:
This minor will enable students to develop understanding of the digital and design tools to support production management of goods and/or services central to every business. In addition, the minor provides opportunity for skills development for the strategic management of process improvements.
Units
| MMM267 | Business Logistics |
| MMM276 | Design Thinking |
| MMM241 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| MMH356 | Change Management |
*Please note Geelong Waterfront students will be required to undertake units in Online mode
Professional Practice
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Unit set code
MN-M30016
Units
Offered to continuing students only. Please see a student adviser for further advice
Project Management
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Online
Unit set code
MN-M30010^
Aim:
This minor will provide students with a broad theoretical understanding in business processes and requirements, as well as the practical knowledge in managing business projects.
Units
| MIS201 | Digital Business Analysis |
| MIS352 | Business Process Management |
| MIS398 | Project Management |
| MWL316 | Consultancy Experience |
*Please note: Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake units in Online mode.
^ Students undertaking the Management Information Systems major (MJ-M30039) cannot undertake the minor in Project Management.
Property Investments
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Unit set code
MN-M30018
Aim:
This minor will provide a general knowledge of property as an asset class and expand employability options of commerce students to include real estate divisions of asset managers and corporate firms.
Units
| MMP111 | Introduction to Property |
| MMP221 | Property Management |
| MMP212 | Property Investment |
| MMP321 | Advanced Property Analysis * |
*Pre requisite unit: MMP212 Property Investment
Retail Management
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Online
Unit set code
MN-M30009
Aim:
This minor provides you with an understanding of what underpins management and operations in today's retailing sector. Retail business are finding it increasingly difficult to compete without innovating as new retailers (e.g. Amazon), increasingly impact the retail landscape at the expense of more traditional bricks and mortar stores. There is a strong emphasis in the minor on the dynamic nature of retailing including evolving trends through the increasing prevalence of digital marketing technologies, which are changing every aspect of the retailing landscape.
Units
| MMK101 | Marketing Fundamentals |
plus 3 units from:
| MIS313 | Strategic Supply Chain Management |
| MMK217 | Retail Management ^ |
| MMK280 | Brand Management |
| MMK317 | Advanced Retail Management ^ |
Please note:
- *Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake units in Online mode.
- Students wishing to do MIS313 must also have room for MIS171 or have studied an equivalent unit in their curriculum
Taxation Regulation
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Online
Unit set code
MN-M30003^
Units
Offered to continuing students only. Please see a student adviser for further advice
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Unit set code
MN-M30024
Aim:
As industry aligned minor, students will be equipped with complementary skill and knowledge to set them apart for work in recruitment and talent acquisition. Students will learn how to manage internal and external hiring (labour hire), including the importance of building relationships and marketing the organisation, clients, and self. Students will have the experience of an internship aligned with the minor to build their job ready skills.
Units
| MMH235 | Recruitment and Talent Acquisition |
| MMK280 | Brand Management |
| MMH349 | Employment Relations |
| MWL318 | Internship |
Wealth Management
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Unit set code
MN-M30004^
Aim:
This minor will provide students with an insight and understanding of the creation, management and protection of a person's financial wealth and the techniques and factors underlying a person's financial decision-making. Significant growth is expected in the financial services sector over the next decade and accordingly the ability to both manage and protect wealth will become increasingly important skills.
Units
| MAF101 | Fundamentals of Finance |
| MAA255 | Financial Planning |
plus 2 units from:
| MAA215 | Client Behaviour and Decision Making |
| MAA317 | Superannuation Planning |
| MAA319 | Estate Planning and Insurance |
^ Students undertaking the Financial Planning major (MJ-M30044) cannot undertake the minor in Wealth Management.
Sustainability and Development
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Unit set code
MN-M30025
Aim:
The aim is to spark curiosity and to develop economic acumen on the highly salient issues of sustainability, climate change and development from both a business and society perspective.
Units
4 credit points from:
| MAE101 | Economic Principles |
| MAE208 | Growth Inequality and Conflict |
| MAE233 | Business and Climate Change |
| MAE305 | Energy, Environment and Sustainability |
Other course information
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
Other learning experiences
This course does offer the optional Global Studies minor which has some expectation of appropriate WIL opportunities to be provided in an international context in line with the faculty Internationalisation agenda