Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Administration
Course information for - 2023 entry
Offered at 4 locations
- Study mode
- Attendance
- Duration
- 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
- QTAC code
- 116491
- ATAR
- 58.50 for Brisbane
- Fees (first year)*
$13798 CSP
- Start dates
-
Semester 1 intake: Beginning February 2023Applications open August 2022Midyear (Semester 2) intake: to be advised
Course details
Course structure
Sample program map
| Year - Study period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 | Unit 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | BUSN113 Managing People and Organisations | BUSN104 Money Matters | ITEC100 Information Technology Professional Skills and Practices | BUSN112 Managing Markets | |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | Commerce major 1 | MKTG207 Marketing Toolkit | Commerce major 2 | UNCC100 Self and Community: Exploring the Anatomy of Modern Society or PHCC102 Being Human or PHCC104 Ethics and the Good Life | |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | ECON200 Economics: Policy Frameworks and Markets | HRMG204 Organisational Behaviour | Commerce major 3 | Commerce major 4 | |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | Commerce major 5 | ITEC201 Fundamentals of Information Technology | Commerce major 6 | BIPX202 Community Engagement: Building Strengths and Capabilities | |
| Year 3 - Semester 1 | ITEC200 Data and Information Management | BAFN200 Principles of Finance | Commerce minor 1 | UNCC300 Justice and Change in a Global World or PHCC320 The Just Society | |
| Year 3 - Semester 2 | Elective 1 | Elective 2 | Elective 3 | Commerce minor 2 | |
| Year 4 - Semester 1 | Commerce major 7 | ENTR301 Managing Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Commerce minor 3 | Elective 4 | |
| Year 4 - Semester 2 | Commerce major 8 | MGMT304 Strategic Management | Commerce minor 4 | BIPX301 Professional Experience |
This is a sample program only and units will vary depending on your campus and mode of study. Please refer to the handbook for the prerequisite units and the current listing.
Note: Not all majors and minors will be available on all campuses.
AQF framework
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with 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:
| State | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
New South Wales | English (Standard) (Band 2) or EAL (Band 3). |
Queensland | English (Units 3 & 4, C) |
Victoria | Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English. |
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
Applicants with recent secondary education
Or be admitted under the Passion 4 Business Program.
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.
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 ACU College, TAFE, and many private education providers. If you have completed a qualification with one of these partners, 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.
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 Special 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.
Fees
Course costs
$13798 CSP
How to apply