#1 Victorian university for business undergraduate employment
#2 business school in Victoria for career impact
80+ hours work-integrated learning
Why choose commerce and business analytics at Deakin
Newly redesigned for 2027, Deakin’s Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Analytics is for aspiring specialists who want to use data and evidence to drive real business decisions. Study at the top university in the state of Victoria for undergraduate business employment and build strong foundations in accounting, economics, finance and analytics before tailoring your degree through majors, minors and electives.
Develop skills in data visualisation, business intelligence, predictive analytics and artificial intelligence for business while working on real projects using industry-standard tools. With at least 80 hours of work-integrated learning, including internships, consulting projects and social impact programs, you will graduate ready to translate data into strategies that shape business outcomes across sectors such as finance, marketing, operations and consulting.
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Proven employability
Study at the #1 Victorian university for course satisfaction and prepare for in‑demand roles in business and analytics.
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Work-integrated learning
Complete at least 80 hours of work‑integrated learning through internships, consulting projects and real analytics assignments.
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Degrees shaped by employers
Learn from industry‑informed teachers and benefit from input by leading technology companies and business partners.
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Dual expertise, real impact
Build strong foundations in commerce and specialised business analytics so you can turn data into strategies that drive business success.
Connected to industry
Deakin’s strong industry connections help shape your learning. Build practical experience in real workplace contexts through work-integrated learning, mentoring and networking opportunities. Industry advisory boards also help shape our degrees, which means what you study is current, relevant and aligned to what your future employers need.
Deakin puts employability first
Career outcomes
Develop expertise in data analytics and commercial decision-making, opening pathways into technical, analytical and business leadership roles across industries.
Business intelligence analyst
Use analytics tools and dashboards to interpret business data, helping organisations turn information into clear insights that support performance and strategy.
- $120k
Typical Australian annual salary
- 23.3%
Projected job growth in 5 years
- 4.6/5
Job satisfaction
Financial accountant
Prepare financial statements, maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Analyse financial data to support reporting, budgeting and business decisions.
- $110k
Typical Australian annual salary
- 8.4%
Projected job growth in 5 years
- 3.7/5
Job satisfaction
Other jobs
- Data architect
- Business development manager
- Data engineer
- Artificial intelligence specialist
- Economist
- Marketing analyst
Key dates
Direct applications
Trimester 1 2027 applications close 7 February 2027
VTAC
FAQs
Yes – every Deakin student can access work-integrated learning (WIL) in their degree. Each year, more than 30,000+ students complete a placement or internship with partners including Microsoft, KPMG, EY and the National Australia Bank. You can access WIL through placements, industry projects, field-based experiences, simulations and global programs, helping you apply your skills and graduate with the experience and confidence employers value.
DeakinTALENT is Deakin's award-winning career service, and you can access it for life – not just while you're studying. From personalised career coaching sessions and AI-enhanced resume support to a jobs and internships board with employment opportunities, it’s designed to give you the career management skills and connections you need to stand out. Every Deakin degree is built with input from employers, so your course is designed around real workplace needs, now and into the future.
Entry requirements and the minimum ATAR vary by degree and are detailed on the degree page, but if your ATAR is below the cut-off, you still have options. Use the pathway finder tool to find the opportunities available to you, including associate degrees and Deakin Guaranteed ATAR, which offers eligible students a guaranteed entry score that's on average 10 points below the lowest selection rank. If you don't have an ATAR, Deakin Uni Ready is a free, supported program designed to build your skills and confidence and open doors to degrees in arts, health, science and business. Access programs and equity schemes are also available.
At Deakin, employability isn't an add-on – it's built in. Our degrees are designed with industry input, so your skills are aligned to what employers actually need. Every Deakin student can access work-integrated learning through opportunities such as placements, internships and industry projects, helping you build your professional network and practical experience before you even graduate. It's an approach that works: nine out of 10 Deakin graduates get a job within four to six months of finishing their degree.
Yes. Most eligible undergraduate students are offered a Commonwealth Supported Place meaning the government subsidises part of your tuition fees. If eligible, you can pay your student contribution using a HECS-HELP loan that you only start repaying once your income is above the repayment threshold. Deakin has scholarships that cater to our diverse student community, ranging from $5,000 per year for high ATAR achievers to $10,000 per year for students facing financial or personal hardship. The University also offers support services including financial counselling, budgeting help and access to short-term, interest-free loans to help you stay on track.
Deakin is the #1 Victorian university for student support and that starts the moment you accept your offer. Orientation is designed to help you feel welcome and get to know your community of classmates and teachers from day one. Across all campuses, there's a vibrant student community with clubs, events and opportunities to build real friendships. Deakin offers a range of services to help students stay healthy and safe, including sport and fitness facilities, free counselling, on-campus medical services and around-the-clock security.
Yes, and it's straightforward. You can transfer to Deakin in a few steps and apply for credit through recognition of prior learning (RPL), so you won't necessarily repeat subjects you've already completed. If you're coming from a TAFE partner, you may get guaranteed entry into second year with guaranteed RPL. Deakin's three-trimester system also means you may be able to start mid-year rather than waiting until March.
Most Deakin courses run across three trimesters per year instead of the traditional two semesters. Trimester 1 begins around March, Trimester 2 around July and Trimester 3 around November, each with roughly 12 weeks of teaching followed by an exam period. This means you can usually start your degree at three different points in the year and have more flexibility to manage your study load. Check the intakes by location section on the course page for details.
*Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. Learn more about our achievements on our University rankings page, or explore our sources page for supporting references.
What will I study in the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Analytics?
Across four years of full-time study, you will build strong foundations in commerce and business analytics, then deepen your expertise so you can turn data into decisions that drive business performance.
Build shared business foundations
Explore core commerce and analytics concepts
Build knowledge in areas such as accounting, economics, finance, marketing and business analytics so you can see how organisations create, measure and interpret value.
Develop your academic and professional skills
Strengthen written and verbal communication, teamwork and critical thinking so you are ready for higher-level study and professional environments.
Understand business in context
Study topics that introduce you to the legal, ethical and digital environment of business and examine how organisations operate within local and global economies.
Deepen expertise across both disciplines
Focus your commerce studies
Build capability in a potential commerce major while exploring how markets, money and organisations respond to real economic and business challenges.
Grow your analytics toolkit
Work with data management, visualisation and business intelligence concepts so you can translate raw information into clear insights for decision makers.
Apply theory to business questions
Use analytical and financial tools in case studies and practical tasks that reflect contemporary issues faced by businesses and other organisations.
Specialise and gain practical experience
Consolidate your commerce major
Advance your understanding in your chosen field and practise solving complex business and policy problems using discipline-specific methods.
Advance your analytics practice
Apply techniques such as forecasting, optimisation or decision analytics to complex data sets so you can uncover patterns and recommend actions.
Complete work-integrated learning
Undertake at least one work-integrated learning or approved international learning experience to connect your classroom learning with professional practice.
Integrate, apply and launch your career
Integrate commerce and analytics knowledge
Tackle projects that require you to use both business and analytics perspectives to address strategic organisational challenges.
Refine your professional direction
Use remaining electives to broaden your skills, deepen specialist knowledge or add global and experiential learning aligned with your career goals.
Graduate ready for diverse roles
Build a portfolio of applied work and leave with the skills, networks and confidence for roles in areas such as business analysis, consulting, finance and data-driven decision making.
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Analytics, you must pass 32 credit points.
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Are you a current student? For course information that applies to the year you started your degree, visit the handbook.
All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements
Units
Students must complete 8 credit points from the Bachelor of Commerce
Students must complete 14 credit points of core from the Bachelor of Business Analytics
plus one unit of Work Integrated Learning chosen from:
or an approved international learning experience (study program, student exchange, overseas short course)
*MIT coded unit denotes Study Tour option
*To be completed in first trimester of study.
Students must complete 1 Bachelor of Commerce major sequence chosen from the below list. Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability:
Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.
^ M380 Bachelor of Commerce is the recommended pathway to qualify for membership of professional organisations.
1 credit point of open elective units
Professional recognition
Completion of the Bachelor of Business Analytics and associated double degree courses grants eligibility for entry as a professional member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
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.
Deakin’s accounting major enables students to 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 finance major are recognised through the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.
The financial planning major satisfies the Financial Adviser Standards (FAS) education standards, meaning students can provide financial advice in Australia and are eligible for financial planning certification programs including:
- the Financial Adviser Association of Australia (FAAA) CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®.
What to expect while studying
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
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.
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, online interactions, or professional experiences for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units. 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.
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
This course provides students the opportunity to complete one or more work integrated learning units.
Explore Business and Law WIL opportunities.
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 Home Affairs. See 8105 Work limitation.
At Deakin, we're committed to ensuring an inclusive environment that supports all students to belong, thrive and succeed. We work closely with students, where needed, to identify potential barriers to participation and where possible, provide tailored support so students can engage with learning and assessment activities.
If you are neurodivergent, have a disability, health condition or mental health condition that may impact your study or participation in university life, and want to know how Deakin could support you, contact our Domestic students (opens in a new window) or International students (opens in a new window) or Disability Resource Centre (opens email client) teams for a collaborative and confidential discussion. This discussion is to support you to make plans for your studies and future career and will not have any bearing on your application to the course.
When can I start?
When you study depends on your course, location and available intakes. Check the table to see when you can start and how study is offered throughout the year.
This course structure applies to students who commenced in 2027.
Students who commenced prior to 2027 should refer to the Handbook Archive for their course structure and consult with their enrolment officer.
Your course learning outcomes describe the knowledge, skills and capabilities you’ll develop and be able to demonstrate by the time you graduate. Built into your course through your units and assessments, they provide a clear picture of what you’ll be equipped to know, understand and do – preparing you to apply your learning with confidence beyond university.
| Course Learning Outcomes for Bachelor of Commerce (M380) | Course Learning Outcomes for Bachelor of Business Analytics (M340) |
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| Integrate specialist disciplinary knowledge in commerce to analyse financial, economic and market systems and generate data driven insights that inform organisational and investment decisions in interconnected local, regional and global markets. | Develop and apply broad and coherent knowledge of the foundation theories, concepts and practice of business analytics within an organisation or social settings. |
| Apply analytical frameworks, quantitative methods and tools for commerce to interpret financial, economic and organisational data, exercising ethical professional judgement to develop evidence based analyses and advice in commercial contexts. | Communicate ideas and concepts, with consideration to impacts and outcomes, to specialist and non-specialist audiences (using appropriate tools, technologies and techniques). |
| Communicate commercial ideas, analyses and recommendations clearly and professionally to diverse stakeholders, and collaborate effectively with others, using feedback and reflection to improve professional practice. | Use appropriate business analytics technologies to source, evaluate and analyse information relevant to organisational or social settings. |
| Critically evaluate economic and business models, strategies and practices to assess how commercial activity can balance financial performance with environmental and social sustainability. | Apply critical and creative thinking skills in a variety of business analytics settings. |
| Select and apply technologies to analyse complex commercial problems, evaluate alternative courses of action and generate evidence based insights that inform decision making in commerce contexts. | Identify and model problems and articulate broad business analytics solutions related to authentic situations in organisational or social settings. |
| Apply commercial knowledge and cultural intelligence to identify and address opportunities for shared prosperity across Indigenous, regional, and international contexts. | Demonstrate intellectual independence and reflect on self-performance to identify and plan future professional development. |
| Work collaboratively in diverse teams to produce and share business analytics solutions to problems in organisational or social settings. | |
| Apply ethical frameworks and principles in the development and deployment of business analytics solutions to meet stakeholder needs. |
Approved by Faculty Board September 2025
- Award granted
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Analytics
- Year
2027 course information
- VTAC code
- 1400516351 - Burwood (Melbourne), Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
1400616351 - Online, Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) - Deakin code
- D352
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7
Fees
Estimated tuition fee
$15,890
for 1 yr full-time - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
The estimated tuition (student contribution) fee above is based on a typical first-year full-time enrolment of 8 credit points and is provided as a guide only. Your student contribution is determined by the units you enrol in and will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the course duration, and any approved recognition of prior learning. You may also be eligible for a HECS-HELP loan to defer payment of all or part of your student contribution.
Check your eligibility or learn more about CSP or HECS-HELP.
Scholarships
We want to help you excel at Deakin. Our scholarships recognise your dedication and achievements, providing financial support that can ease the cost of living and studying. With less pressure, you'll have more freedom to focus on what matters most – your education and future success.
Applications for 2027 are open
Ready to take the next step? Apply now to start your journey at Deakin and get ready for what’s next.
Key dates
Direct applications
Trimester 1 2027 applications close 7 February 2027
VTAC
Apply now
Apply direct
Simply create an account in the Deakin Application Portal, enter your personal and educational details, upload your supporting documents and submit your application.
Apply through VTAC
Applications are open. Apply through VTAC if you're:
- currently in Year 12 and applying for Trimester 1 or Semester 1
- applying for multiple undergraduate courses
Need help? Follow our step-by-step undergraduate guide to prepare and submit your application.
Recognition of prior learning
We value your previous study and experience. Recognition of prior learning enables you to get credit for what you've already achieved. When you apply, we'll consider your previous study and experience for recognition of prior learning.
Not sure if you'll meet entry requirements?
Deakin offers a range of pathways into the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Analytics to suit your background and goals. Explore the pathways finder to see how previous study, diplomas or alternative qualifications can lead you into the course.
Alternate exits
- Bachelor of Business Analytics (M340)
- Bachelor of Commerce (M380)
- Diploma of Business Studies (M201)