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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce
Qualify with business acumen, leadership skills, specialisation in a business discipline, a comprehensive understanding of the ethics of values-based management and knowledge of the liberal arts.
As part of the Bachelor of Commerce choose to specialise in either Accounting, Financial Services (North Sydney only), Marketing or Human Resource Management.
Summary
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Course Duration |
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time. |
4 years full-time |
Deferment |
Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information |
Yes. See Defer your offer. |
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Important Note on Fees |
All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually. | Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration. |
Credit Points |
320 |
320 |
Applying for Admission |
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Eligibility |
An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.
Apply to relevant state Tertiary Admissions Centre. To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12, or equivalent: New South Wales Queensland Victoria |
Applicants require the equivalent of Australian Year 12 certificate and an overall academic IELTS score of 6.0 (with minimum scores of 6.0 in speaking and writing, and 5.5 in listening and reading). |
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Description
Note: In Sydney the course is offered over two campuses. Students undertake three of the four units in Years 1 and 2 of the course at the Strathfield Campus and all units in Years 3 and 4 of the course at the North Sydney campus.
This course aims to provide both a liberal education and skills development focused on managerial decision making, business and personal leadership, the ethics of values-based management and relevant work experience. It is designed for students who wish to combine the benefits of a liberal education with specific skills focusing on accounting, financial services, human resource management, business or marketing.
Graduate Career Opportunities in a range of business-related fields will be broadened by generic communication and problem-solving skills developed in the Bachelor of Arts component of the combined degree course.
In keeping with the Mission of the University, several units within the degree focus on business ethics and personal values of the individual in a workplace setting. One compulsory unit of Professional Industry Experience is also incorporated in the degree. The Professional Industry Experience is designed to assist students to link their studies to the 'real world' of work, and to assist in gaining career employment on graduation.
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Melbourne |
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Accounting |
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Financial Services |
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Human Resource Management |
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Information Systems |
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Marketing |
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Hospitality Management (for articulating students only) |
Credit for a major is granted for the National Training Information Service (NTIS) Hospitality Training Package THH60202 from an accredited RTO | ||
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Tourism (for articulating students only) |
Credit for a major is granted for the National Training Information Service (NTIS) Tourism Training Package THT60102 from an accredited RTO | ||
Career Paths
- Accounting firms
- Advertising
- Computer hardware and software
- Employment relations
- Financial management
- Human resource management
- International trade and investment
- Marketing management
- Marketing research
- Personal investment
- Policy administration
- Retailing and wholesaling
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the following professional organisations depending on the business major completed:
Accounting (including the unit BAFN200 Principles of Finance)
- CPA Australia
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
Human Resource Management
- Australian Human Resources Institute
Marketing
- Australian Marketing Institute
Information Systems
- Australian Computer Society
Pathways to Further Study
An honours degree in arts or business is available for high-achieving students.Contacts for Future Students
Domestic Students 
- Enquiries
- 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228)
- E-mail: futurestudents@acu.edu.au
