Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies

Course information for - 2025 entry
Domestic
  • Domestic
  • International

Offered at 3 locations
  • Brisbane
  • Melbourne
  • North Sydney

Duration
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
QTAC code
116401
ATAR
58.50 for Brisbane
Fees (first year)*

$16032 CSP

Start dates
Semester 1 intake: Beginning February 2025
Applications open August 2024
Midyear (Semester 2) intake: to be advised

Overview

As you develop your business acumen and skills managing people, organisations, markets, technology, and money via your commerce specialisation. Your studies will be enhanced by growing your understanding of the complex global landscape in which professionals, businesses, and organisations work.

Learn about global economic, environmental, political, social, and technological challenges and build your understanding of different cultures, places, and commercial realities through overseas travel. Study at our English-speaking campus in Italy for a semester, or at a partner university around the world, consider an internship, or choose to study International Development and join the International Development Global Experience study tour. 

This double degree will help you pursue a career as an Australian or international public servant, diplomat, social entrepreneur, or travel journalist. It’s also an opportunity to expand your world view on marketing, management, HR, informatics, or accounting via a study abroad experience or international internship. Additionally, you’ll gain valuable business experience by taking part in a professional work placement here in Australia. 

To further enhance your employment opportunities and skills, you can opt to study a Diploma in Languages in either Spanish or Italian alongside your degree. 

Professional experience

Students will complete a period of study or work overseas in an area relevant to their studies and interests.

Work placement

This course offers a unique opportunity to study abroad or gain valuable overseas work experience via one of our international internship partner organisations in your third year of study.

You are also required to take part in community engagement and you can choose to complete additional professional work experience as part of your commerce studies.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the following organisations depending on the major completed: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPA Australia); Australian Human Resources Institute; Australian Marketing Institute.

Careers

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

  • business management and regulation employment relations
  • government service (including diplomatic service)
  • international relations
  • international trade and investment
  • international marketing and advertising
  • journalism
  • management
  • personal investment
  • public sector
  • policy administration
  • retailing and wholesaling
  • travel and tourism
  • the United Nations system and other international organisations
  • social entrepreneurship
  • companies with a global outreach

Course details

Course structure

Course map

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Accounting Accredited Major - Commencing Semester 1

  • Bachelor of Commerce units - Specified Business unitsBUSN104Money Matters10 cp
  • Bachelor of Commerce units - Specified Business unitsITEC100Information Technology in Action10 cp
  • Bachelor of Global Studies units - Global Studies Specified unitsPOLS104Introduction to International Relations10 cp
  • Bachelor of Global Studies units - Global Studies Specified unitsHIST115Global History: Six Degrees of Separation10 cp
  • Bachelor of Commerce units - Specified Business unitsBUSN113Managing People and Organisations10 cp
  • MajorACCT Accounting ACCT210 Accounting Foundations
  • Global Studies Specified unitsSOCS101 Global Society and Change ORGlobal Studies Specified unitsGEOG214 Sustainability: The Global Challenge 10 cp
  • Core Curriculum unitsCore Curriculum Unit 1See ACU Core Curriculum page for details10 cp

Accounting Accredited Major - Commencing Semester 2

Accounting Non-Accredited Major - Commencing Semester 1

Accounting Non-Accredited Major - Commencing Semester 2

Human Resource Management Major - Commencing Semester 1

Human Resource Management Major - Commencing Semester 2

Management Major - Commencing Semester 1

Marketing Major - Commencing Semester 1

Marketing Major - Commencing Semester 2

Graduate statement

Insight

As an ACU graduate you have personal insight founded on an understanding of who you are as a professional, a citizen and a scholar. You embrace change and growth through critical self-awareness and learning autonomy. You are empowered to seek truth and meaning, drawing on the principles of justice, equity, and the dignity of all human beings.

Empathy

As an ACU graduate you value human dignity and diversity. This appreciation is founded on deep reflection, and empathy. You have experience of Indigenous Knowings and perspectives and can engage respectfully when working alongside Australia's First Peoples. You can connect with people and cultures and work with community in ways that recognise the dignity of the human person and all cultures

Imagination

As an ACU graduate you utilise imagination and innovation to solve problems. You critically analyse information from a range of sources to creatively solve practical problems and use critical thinking to make decisions and advance the common good. You appreciate the role of innovation and creative thinking in developing a better future for each person and community.

Impact

As an ACU graduate you recognise your responsibility to work for social justice and a sustainable world founded on a commitment to human dignity and the common good. You lead change through respectful collaboration and effective communication of ideas to diverse peoples, groups and communities in local and global contexts. You are empowered to positively impact your profession and the community.

AQF framework

Double Bachelor - Bachelor/Bachelor - AQF Level 7

Exit Points

Students who have met the requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce or Diploma in Liberal Arts can exit with that award.

Entry requirements

An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:

StatePrerequisites

New South Wales

Assumed Knowledge: 2 units of English (any) (Band 3)

Queensland

Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C)

Victoria

Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

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Applicants with recent secondary education

You’ll need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course.  

If your school result was affected by circumstances outside of your control, such as financial hardship, illness, disability or a challenging home environment, you may qualify for an access scheme. You can apply through your TAC as part of your application process.  

Learn more about access schemes 

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

You’ll need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course. 

For current year 12 students 

If you’re a current Year 12 applicant you can be given a selection rank separate from, and in addition to, your ATAR if you’ve completed a competency-based and graded AQF Certificate III or above. 

For non-school leavers 

If you’ve completed, or are completing a competency-based AQF Certificate IV or AQF diploma you will be assigned a selection rank by your local Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC). This is an entry score based on your individual qualifications and achievements. 

ACU has partnerships with TAFE and many private education providers. If you have completed a qualification with one of these partners or with ACU College, you may be eligible for guaranteed entry and/or credit into a related ACU degree. Please apply through your local TAC and then submit a credit application for your previous study.

Applicants with higher education study

You’ll need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course. 

If you have completed at least two units of AQF-recognised study at bachelor level or above, you’ll be assigned a selection rank based on your study level, duration and grade point average that will be applied during the admission process. 

If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. 

Learn more about recognition of prior learning 

Applicants with work and life experience

You’ll need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course.

If you have no formal education qualifications you may be eligible for a selection rank based on your work, life or service experience.

  • If you’ve been in paid employment, relevant to the course you’re applying for, for a minimum of six months full-time (or equivalent), this work may be assessed for your selection rank.
  • If you’re 21 years or older you can sit the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) through your local TAC.
  • You can apply for an ACU bridging course. Our bridging courses allow you to transition back into studying and can give you a head start on the relevant undergraduate degree.
  • If you have served in the defence force, your rank and time in service may contribute to your selection rank.

Find your path into study

Adjustment factors

If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.

Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.

Learn more about adjustment factors

Inherent requirement

There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.

Learn more about inherent requirements for your course and how they affect you

Pathways

Pathways into course for current or recent Year 12 students

If you can’t meet the ATAR requirement for your choice of course and you’re currently completing Year 12 or finished Year 12 in the two years previously, we have entry programs to get you where you want to be. 

Alternatively, you may be able to complete a diploma or bridging course relevant to your desired course.

Understand your pathway options 

Pathways into course for applicants with previous study and/or life experience

Are you applying to ACU as a non-school leaver? 

By that we mean, you’re not currently completing Year 12 and haven’t completed it in the two years previously. If the answer is yes and your selection rank isn’t enough to meet the requirements for your desired course you still have a number of options to help you achieve your study goals. 

If you’re over 21, you can sit the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), or you can complete a diploma or bridging course relevant to your desired course. 

Work experience - A selection rank can be calculated based on your work experience - you need to document all of your experience and provide supporting documentation.

Explore the pathways to your future 

Further study

Graduates of this course may be eligible for entry into further postgraduate coursework degree programs.

Fees

Course costs

Average first year fee*

$16032 CSP

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • the number of units studied per semester;
  • the choice of major or specialisation; and
  • elective units.

The University reviews fees annually.

Payment options

You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support. 

Explore your options

Scholarships

You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.  

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How to apply

Domestic applicants

Brisbane

Apply through QTAC

QTAC code 116401

Direct application

Apply now

Deferment

Deferment is available for one year. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information.

 

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