89.2% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-2023 - Business and Management
Degree overview
More than just numbers. Study a commerce degree.
The Bachelor of Commerce is a practical and flexible degree, with core courses designed to give you a thorough overview of business and commerce environments.
Choose to major in two Commerce areas, or opt for your second major in Business areas, to graduate a competitive candidate, in just three years.
When you study a commerce degree, you will be equipped to make a smooth transition from the classroom to the boardroom, by acquiring skills that employers value.
A sense of global citizenship is imparted through international case studies and cross-cultural analysis. Through courses in your chosen major, you will gain insight into the interplay between the financial, legal, political and economic systems and how these factors influence the contemporary business environment, both in Australian and global contexts.
World top 175
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for business and economics
AACSB & EQUIS
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accredited business school
Career opportunities
Commerce graduates go on to exciting, stimulating and lucrative careers in the fields of accounting, auditing, consulting, stockbroking, business analysis and academia.
These opportunities can be pursued in a wide range of business, government departments and not-for-profit organisations.
On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:
- Investment Banker
- Mortgage Broker
- Procurement/Sourcing Manager
- Real Estate Appraiser and Researcher
- Branch Manager (banking)
- Development Economist
Course overview
We maintain strong relationships with employers and professional associations to ensure that the courses and majors offered in our degree maintain real-world relevance.
This degree gives you a strong grounding in business and economic principles, and you will learn core business development skills before selecting your major. You will also have the option to double major, or major and double minor in Accounting, Economics, or Finance. You will also have the option to select your second major from the Bachelor of Business majors.
You will develop skills in the following areas:
- accounting
- management
- law
- marketing
- microeconomics
- finance
- business decision making
Student experience
Career-ready placements at KPMG 1:44
Hear from international student Heidi, who has done her career-ready placement with KPMG Newcastle.
Meet Holly, Bachelor of Commerce Student 1:40
Hear how studying a Bachelor in Commerce is giving Holly the tools to follow her passions in building financial literacy in her community through work-integrated learning experiences like the Greater Bank Finance Academy.
Career-ready placements at KPMG 1:44
Hear from international student Heidi, who has done her career-ready placement with KPMG Newcastle.
Career-ready placements
Students will complete 140 hours of supervised placement within their third year of study that will enable them to apply knowledge developed throughout their studies and acquire new knowledge and professional networks to support career readiness. The professional experience placement course provides an opportunity to undertake workplace experience in the desired career field, including business analysis, consulting, project management, marketing, and business development.
Studying at Newcastle City campus
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Scholarships
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Living on the Central Coast
The Central Coast offers a relaxed and convenient lifestyle with access to beautiful beaches and national parks. Our campuses have industry-leading facilities all within beautiful bushland.
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Campus Life
Our campuses are welcoming, inspiring, and collaborative places for students, staff, and the community. Explore our beautiful campuses and discover what it’s like to study at the University of Newcastle.
Read more
Scholarships
Our scholarships recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students. If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
Read more
Accommodation
Living on campus is an experience unlike any other. Whether you're from across Australia or around the globe, your home on campus is where you'll form lifelong friendships and harness your potential in a supportive and diverse community.
Read more
Student showcase
Meet Jeffrey, a Bachelor of Commerce student from Malaysia 1:23
Jeffrey talks about his experience studying a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Newcastle.
How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
Apply as an international student
Entry requirements — Senior secondary school qualification
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
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Students studying an accounting major are eligible to apply for accreditation with CPA Australia, CA Australia and New Zealand, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Association of International Accountants (AIA).
The Newcastle Business School is accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), earned by fewer than 5% of the world's business programs.
The EQUIS accreditation measures our performance against rigorous international standards which validates the high quality and professional relevance of our education programs and research.
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