Bachelor of Commerce

The Bachelor of Commerce is a three year degree program consisting of 24 courses.

The program includes:

• Commerce Integrated First Year courses
• One Commerce major
• Free electives or second Commerce major
• General education courses (choose from other faculties)

Professional development courses and experiences:

• Mandatory Work Integrated Learning – You must complete at least one course credit with a work integrated learning focus such as an internship or business practicum
• Final Year Synthesis – Synthesise your learning by applying and integrating the knowledge and skills gained throughout your Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
• COMM3999 myBCom Graduate Portfolio

You need to complete eight courses in your Integrated First Year and at least one Commerce major. A major is usually eight courses within one discipline. With the remaining eight courses you are free to choose interesting electives or take an additional Commerce major.

Some courses need to be studied in your first and second year, so you’re prepared for courses that can only be studied in later years. Your study options are full-time or part-time. Each university year has three terms and an optional summer study period. Depending on how you plan your study load, you can fit two or three courses into a term and one course in a summer term.

Below is an example of what you could study in three years full-time.

First year

• myBCom Blueprint*
• MyBCom First Year Portfolio*
• 8 Integrated First-Year Commerce courses

Second Year

• 4 Commerce courses in your chosen major
• 3 elective Commerce courses or courses in your second chosen major
• Work-Integrated Learning internship or practicum**

Third Year

• 4 Commerce courses in your chosen major
• 4 elective Commerce courses or courses in your second chosen major
• MyBCom Graduation Portfolio*
• Final Year Synthesis

*Bachelor of Commerce credit-free courses dedicated to career planning and employability.
**Mandatory work experience for course credit.

You could follow traditional business career paths such as accounting, business analytics, finance, management or marketing. You could also find employment with a start-up or launch your own. Our Bachelor of Commerce leads to careers in a wide range of industries and our graduates are highly sought after. UNSW Business School's Career Accelerator provides work experiences and professional development opportunities to help get you started.

Your opportunities are supported by our industry and alumni networks. As one of Australia’s leading business schools we have strong connections to industry and more than 90,000 alumni worldwide who could be connections to your future career. Not only that, UNSW supports start-ups, with more founders than any other Australian university and over 300+ clubs to find people with complementary skillsets.

Our Bachelor of Commerce teaches future-proof skills that transfer across industries and prepare you for long-term business success. UNSW graduates develop rewarding careers across a wide range of sectors in roles including:

• Accountant/Auditor
• Business Analyst
• Consultant
• Customer Experience Officer
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Digital Innovation Officer
• Economist
• Financial Adviser
• Human Resource Consultant
• Investment Banker
• Marketing/Brand Manager
• Tax Adviser
• Strategist

The Bachelor of Commerce can give you professional recognition and accreditation in industry governing bodies, including the Australian Human Resources Institute, Australian Securities and Investment Commission, CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, ACCA, Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) and Institute of Public Accountants.

Design your degree to suit your career goals with the flexibility to specialise in up to two different business areas, or a subject outside the UNSW Business School faculty, such as arts or science. You may also be able to get credit towards the BCom fron practical experiences in your secondary degree, such as legal clinics and engineering industrial training. With a wide-ranging education, you can strengthen your career opportunities by completing a double degree. 

Double degree options:

• Actuarial Studies
• Advanced Mathematics (Hons)
• Advanced Science (Hons)
• Arts
• Aviation (Management)
• Computer Science
• Design
• Economics
• Education (Secondary)
• Engineering (Hons)
• Fine Arts
• Information Systems
• Law
• Materials Science and Engineering (Hons)
• Media (PR & Advertising)
• Music
• Science

Our scholarships help you achieve your potential and enhance the experience of individuals who might otherwise struggle financially to maintain a place at university. The scholarships reward excellence, and encourage international mobility, diversity and equity.