Deakin’s new Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Commerce will launch in Trimester 1, 2027. The new course structures provide clear flexible pathways to help you explore your interests, specialise with confidence and graduate career-ready. Applications will open in August 2026!
Not sure which direction to take? Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the course that fits your interests and career goals.
Become a bold thinker, ready to lead teams, drive growth and create change. Develop skills in leadership, strategy and people management to manage projects and grow enterprises.
Is this you?
You are interested in careers in human resources (HR), leadership, marketing management, business information systems, project management, entrepreneurship or managing a small business.
Become a data-driven specialist, ready to shape business decisions and solve complex problems. Develop skills in analytics, finance and economics to interpret data and guide organisational performance.
Is this you?
You are interested in careers in accounting, analytics, economics, consulting, finance, financial planning or marketing insights.
Not all degrees come with career-ready experience. Ours do. Gain career-ready skills with degrees designed for workplace demand. At Deakin, employability is not an add-on – it is built in.
Meet your course directors Dr Wendy Webber for business and Dr Peter Vuong for commerce and discover their vision for guiding you to build the skills and experiences to thrive in today’s dynamic business world.
Commerce graduate Kai explains how the work-integrated learning opportunities in his course gave him hands-on experience, strengthened his skills and helped him stand out to employers – ultimately landing his dream graduate role.
'My degree gave me the technical and analytical skills to solve complex business problems and collaborate across industries. It taught me to adapt quickly and think strategically, skills I use daily leading energy transition projects. Studying at Deakin set me up to make an impact in a fast-changing global sector.'
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Bachelor of Commerce
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Deakin’s redesigned Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Commerce courses will begin in Trimester 1, March 2027. Applications will open in August 2026.
Applicants receiving an offer through VTAC in 2027 will join the new courses, while those starting in 2026 will enrol in the current programs.
You’ll start with a shared first year alongside commerce students, completing core units like Shaping the Future of Business, Business Impact in Society and Professional Identity and Career Development.
You’ll also take business-specific units such as financial literacy, economics, digital information management, marketing innovation and managing people and organisations.
In years two and three, you’ll complete a major, electives and work-integrated learning.
Your first year includes shared units with business students and commerce-specific units such as accounting, economics, finance, business analytics and law for commerce.
In years two and three, you’ll focus on your chosen major, electives and work-integrated learning, applying analytical, financial and decision-making skills to business challenges.
Choose from a new range of majors, designed with industry to give you practical skills, confidence and clear career direction.
Business majors: business information systems, business management, entrepreneurship and innovation, human resource management, marketing management, project management.
Commerce majors: accounting, digital transformation, economics, finance, financial planning, marketing insights.
Yes. Deakin offers flexible double degree options so you can combine a business or commerce degree with fields such as law, business analytics, arts, communication, property and real estate and science. This allows you to save time, reduce costs and unlock more career opportunities.
Industry experience is a core part of both the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Commerce. Throughout your degree, you will engage directly with industry through guest speakers, live case studies, and projects that bring theory to life and build your professional awareness.
These regular touchpoints are enhanced with a work-integrated learning experience, where you will collaborate with an industry partner through a consultancy project or internship. This is an opportunity to apply your skills in a professional setting, build networks and gain practical experience that supports your transition into future careers.
Deakin collaborates with leading organisations including Deloitte, Geelong Cats, GMHBA, KPMG, EY, Hoban Recruitment, providing you with opportunities to work on applied projects and build professional networks.
Deakin graduates work across accounting, finance, analytics, human resources, marketing, management, policy and entrepreneurship.
Roles include auditor, CPA, financial adviser, business analyst, data strategist, HR business partner, brand manager, policy adviser, team leader and start-up founder.
Deakin’s degrees equip you with the practical skills, industry connections and confidence to succeed in today’s fast-changing business world. Select majors, including accounting, are recognised by leading professional bodies, and all students gain work-integrated learning, future-focused core units and global experience opportunities for standout career preparation.
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Got a question about our business and commerce courses? Download our 2027 Undergraduate Business and Commerce Course Guide (PDF, 3.6MB). Our expert advisers are also available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career.
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