Bachelor of Commerce
Drive strategic accounting, finance or marketing
With technological and societal change constantly reshaping commercial enterprise, the need for business professionals to be strategic, innovative and adaptable has never been greater.
Our Bachelor of Commerce gives you these vital career advantages, while delivering professional accreditation in accounting, finance or marketing.
What will you do?
The degree gives you the knowledge, tools and insight to immediately contribute to successful organisations today—and confidently lead the sustainable enterprises of tomorrow.
You will build foundational knowledge in accounting, finance, economics and commercial law; explore business lifecycles, data analysis, cultural diversity and the entrepreneurial mindset; then focus your career direction through a major or double major. Options include:
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Marketing
- or any two of these.
You’ll also have the opportunity to hone your abilities through a real-world capstone experience. This could be an internship; industry project; participation in the Australian eChallenge or Tech eChallenge; or approved Business School study tour*.
You will graduate able to research and analyse diverse business problems, develop powerful, evidence-based solutions, and promote ethical, sustainable business through innovation and clearly articulated strategic thinking.
Where could it take you?
Everywhere. Complete an accounting major and you’ll be entitled to join CPA (Certified Practising Accountants) Australia and CA ANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand). The Corporate Finance major meets CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute entry requirements. And the marketing major’s accredited with the AMI (Australian Marketing Institute).^
*Students undertaking a double major in Corporate Finance and Marketing must complete the course Marketing Planning Project for their capstone experience.
Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte. You’ll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.
^Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged, Universities, 2017
Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 314101, 354451 |
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| 2023 CSP ATAR | 72.4 |
| 2023 CSP IB | 26.5 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR | 85 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - IB | 32 |
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Recent Secondary Education | Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Applicants who have not achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors) required for selection may be selected based on the grades in selected year 12 subjects. Applicants do not need to apply to be considered for subject-based entry, as this will automatically be done. For more information, please see: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/study/undergraduate/entry-pathways/recent-secondary-education/ Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
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| Higher Education Study | You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Work and life experience | To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as a pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2024. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2024 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2023 or 2022), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2022). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Other Entry Pathways | |
2023 Admissions Data for school leavers
| ATAR (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) |
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer | 69.2 |
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| Median ATAR to receive an offer | 89.08 | |
| Highest ATAR to receive an offer | 99.75 | |
| Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 72.4 |
| Median Selection Rank to receive an offer | 92.43 | |
| Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 99.95 | |
| Minimum eligibility score | 72 | |
| Additional criteria considered | Selection rank only | |
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Admissions Transparency Data
Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students (A) Higher Education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)47 16.3% (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study <5 N/A (C) Work and life experience
(admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)<5 N/A (D) Recent secondary education: - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)
124 43.1% - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
N/A N/A - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
16 5.6% International students 94 32.6% All students 288 100.0% - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
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ApplyFees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $14,915
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Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships
To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships
Careers
Career Readiness
The Bachelor of Commerce prepares students for careers in all areas of commerce, as well as the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Career opportunities can include business consultant, international trade analyst, manager, administrator and marketing professional.
Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
Students who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Industry Placement
Work placement can include internships.
Professional Accreditation
Upon completion of the 'Accounting' or 'Accounting and Corporate Finance' major you'll be eligible to apply for associate membership to either Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia. To achieve full membership, both bodies require an additional program of study and a stipulated length of work experience.
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Fund and Portfolio Manager; Financial Analyst; Manager / Business Management; Ministerial Adviser; Business Consultant; Commodities or Futures Trader; Public Servant; Foreign Affairs; Stockbroker; Auditor ...
Degree Structure
The Bachelor of Commerce is designed to prepare students for professional accreditation in accounting, finance or marketing. Students completing an accounting major will be entitled to join the CPA Australia (Certified Practising Accountants) and CA ANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand); the finance major meets the entrance requirements of the CFA Institute (Chartered Financial Analyst); and the marketing major is accredited with the AMI (Australian Marketing Institute).
The Bachelor of Commerce is an AQF level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Commerce, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:
- Level I courses not exceeding 30 unit
- Core courses to the value of 12 units
- Chosen major
- Capstone course to the value of at least 3 units
- Broadening electives to the value of 9 units
Areas of Specialisation
Bachelor of Commerce students may choose to graduate with one of six majors:
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Marketing
- Accounting and Corporate Finance
- Accounting and Marketing
- Corporate Finance and Marketing.
Example Study Plan
| Year 1 | ENTREP 1000 Business Lifecycles |
ENTREP 1002 Personal Professional Development |
ENTREP 1011 Entrepreneurship Foundations and Mindset |
ECON 1008 Data Analytics I |
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| MARKETNG 1001 Introduction to Marketing |
Foundations course level I OR Elective |
Foundations course level I OR Elective |
Foundations course level I OR Elective |
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| Year 2 | MARKETNG 2010 Marketing Strategy (prerequisite Introduction to Marketing) |
MARKETNG 2501 Consumer Behaviour |
Minor or elective level II/III | Minor or elective level II/III |
| MARKETNG 2002 Marketing Analytics (prerequisite Data Analytics) |
COMMLAW 2503 Company and Business Law |
Minor or elective level II/III | Minor or elective level II/III | |
| Year 3 | MARKETNG 3006 Delivering Customer Insights (prerequisite Introduction to Marketing) |
MARKETNG 3501 Marketing to the World (prerequisite Introduction to Marketing) |
Broadening Elective II/III | Broadening Elective II/III |
| MARKETNG 3504 Service Design and Marketing (prerequisite Introduction to Marketing) |
MARKETNG 3004 Marketing Planning Project (prerequisite Marketing Strategy) |
Broadening Elective II/III | Capstone course (eChallenge, internship, industry project, study tour) |
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Assessment
Assessment may include, but is not limited to: examinations, group assignments, individual assignments, consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, tests, tutorial work as prescribed within each course.
Related Degrees
Further Study
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Master of Accounting and Finance
Master of Accounting
Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Finance
Master of Applied Finance
Master of Finance and Business Economics
Master of Business Analytics
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Last updated: Thursday, 6 Jun 2024
