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Bachelor of Commerce

This degree introduces the commercial side of business.

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How long it takes
2 to 3 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 50.65
Lowest offered at Australian Catholic University, 2025
How you can study
Online or on campus
Taught by
22 providers
6 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Commerce asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how businesses and markets work
  • comfort with numbers and basic financial ideas
  • curiosity about why people and organisations make decisions
  • good communication skills for sharing ideas clearly

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Bachelor or Diploma?

The Bachelor of Commerce is the higher level qualification, sitting at bachelor degree level, while the Diploma of Commerce is a diploma.

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Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • Credit Controller

    Credit controllers set and manage the credit a business extends to its customers, then recover the invoices that run past their terms.

    Median pay$93,900

  • Merchandise Planner

    Merchandise planners decide how much stock a retailer buys and when, balancing sales, cash flow and shelf space.

    Median pay$92,000 (estimate)

  • Compliance Officer

    Compliance officers make sure an organisation's practices meet the laws, rules and internal policies that apply to it, and work out what has to change when they don't.

    Median pay$87,400 (estimate)

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 22 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

  • Monash University

    Clayton, VIC

    4.3from 1,955 Google reviews

    ATAR
    77.2 lowest
    (87.15 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Course page for Monash University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly

    What to weigh up

    • Admin replies can be slow
    • Feedback from teaching staff can be limited

  • Curtin University

    Bentley, Kalgoorlie, WA

    4.2from 1,745 Google reviews

    ATAR
    60.05 lowest
    (65.15 median, 2026)
    How you study
    Online or on campus
    (full or part time)
    Website for Curtin University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are helpful and welcoming
    • Support services help students through hard times

    What to weigh up

    • Enquiries can take a while to answer

  • Macquarie University

    North Ryde, NSW

    4.4from 1,202 Google reviews

    ATAR
    56.3 lowest
    (80 median, 2024)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Course page for Macquarie University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers care and help students understand

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
    • Student support can be hard to reach

  • Griffith University

    Brisbane City, Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, QLD

    4.3from 1,317 Google reviews

    ATAR
    64.5 lowest
    (70.5 median, 2026)
    How you study
    Online or on campus
    (full or part time)
    Fee
    $17,400 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable

    What to weigh up

    • Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
    • Enrolment and admin can be slow

  • Deakin University

    Geelong Waterfront, Melbourne Burwood, Warrnambool, VIC

    More about Deakin University

    4.4from 2,192 Google reviews

    ATAR
    54.95 lowest
    (70.05 median, 2026)
    How you study
    Online or on campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
    • Support services are helpful for students

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow

  • Flinders University

    Bedford Park, City, SA

    4.3from 1,059 Google reviews

    ATAR
    61.75 lowest
    (65.4 median, 2026)
    How you study
    Online or on campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Mar 2027
    Course page for Flinders University (opens in a new tab)

  • La Trobe University

    Melbourne, VIC

    4.3from 1,101 Google reviews

    ATAR
    56.05 lowest
    (70.85 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Course page for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are friendly and supportive

    What to weigh up

    • Admin and support can be slow to respond
    • Some find courses light on practical content

  • Bond University

    Gold Coast, QLD

    4.4from 303 Google reviews

    ATAR
    78 lowest
    (78 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Jan 2027
    Fee
    $55,200 a year
    (Full fee)
    Course page for Bond University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are friendly, caring and helpful
    • Small class sizes give personalised attention

    What to weigh up

    • Fees are on the higher side
    • Admissions can be slow to sort out

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Commerce.

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Business law
  • Finance
  • Data analytics

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

This is a Bachelor of Commerce, a bachelor degree level qualification. It suits people building a career in commerce and business.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you apply.

How is it different from the Diploma of Commerce?

The Bachelor of Commerce is the higher level qualification, sitting at bachelor degree level, while the Diploma of Commerce is a diploma.

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