Business and commerce
Discipline
Build expertise across the business world, from entrepreneurship and marketing to finance and digital transformation. Follow your interests and build practical experience that stands out to employers.
Explore your study options
Our business and commerce degrees set the standard for employability, with built-in practical experience, industry connections and career support from day one. Choose business courses to build the leadership skills to manage people and organisations. Choose commerce to gain the analytical expertise and industry accreditations to make data-driven decisions.
Choose a business or commerce degree that will get you work ready
At Deakin there’s a clear connection between what you study and what lies ahead in your career. You’ll learn through valuable practical experiences, including researching and resolving real business and social issues.
Real business experiences
Professional development opportunities start from day one. You’ll work with the industry-standard programs and tools, build core business skills and apply them in real settings through work-integrated learning, business development clinics and more.
Connect with leading industry partners
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.
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Take the next step to a brighter future
Explore our business and commerce courses and find out more about life at Deakin. Get more inspiration for your future career in a major growth sector.
When I came to interviews for professional services roles, I was really proud to go on and talk about my experiences in Vietnam and Japan and how I’d faced client problems. It felt like I had something really tangible to present at my interviews.
Bachelor of Commerce
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Commerce is a pathway to professional practice in a wide range of fields. Depending on your chosen major, you can qualify to pursue accreditation with these leading professional bodies.
Accounting, finance and financial planning accreditations
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- CFA Institute University Affiliation Program
- CPA Australia
- Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA)
- Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
Proven employability for business and commerce graduates
Deakin business and commerce graduates enjoy high levels of employment and career success, with numbers that speak for themselves:
- More than 8 out of 10 undergraduates find full-time employment within four months of graduation.
- More than 9 out 10 postgraduates find full-time employment within four months of graduation.
- One in three graduates go on to management or leadership roles with graduates building careers worldwide in 73 countries.
- Employment prospects for business roles are strong with new roles for business professionals projected to grow by 19.7%, to over 187,000 new opportunities by 2035.
Graduate with an employment advantage
Deakin Business School holds both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations, meaning we are globally recognised and internationally benchmarked. As one of the top 3 business schools in Victoria, a Deakin business or commerce degree will distinguish you from your peers.
I started a business in logistics and delivering stuff from Vietnam to Australia. Deakin step-by-step gave me the confidence. Every subject at Deakin, I also can apply into my business.
Bachelor of Business
World-class teaching experiences
Deakin’s industry-shaped courses and practical, real-world approach to learning will prepare you to be adaptable across the jobs of the future.
Experience entrepreneurship
Complete a unique work-integrated learning unit that develops your entrepreneurial skillset and prepares you to innovate business through your own startup.
Create a sustainable future
You’ll be ready for sustainable business, as our courses integrate practices from global frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Principles of Responsible Management Education.
Develop a global perspective
Build international experience into your degree through exchange programs, study tours and collaborative virtual projects across Asia, Europe and North America. Gain the adaptability, cultural awareness and global business perspective employers value in an increasingly connected world.
Be ready for a transformed career
AI and digital transformation are revolutionising all fields of business. Deakin business courses prepare you for the career opportunities that new business technologies will create.
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*National Skills Commission Employment Projections 2021–26.
Contact us
Got a question about our business and commerce courses? Our expert advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career.
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