Degree overview

Looking to make your start in the fintech space?

The global fintech landscape is booming with successful start-ups and innovative apps as entrepreneurs use their creativity to kickstart their own businesses. The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship will provide you with foundational financial and economical knowledge and the innovative ideas needed to harness your passions and create a rewarding career.

Career opportunities

Embedding commerce, innovation and entrepreneurial knowledge into a combined degree program with practical experiences in diverse industries makes you extremely employable in both the public and private sectors.

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87.8% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Business and Management

Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

UAC Code , Program Code 40017

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UAC Code

Program Code 40017

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Program Code 40017

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Course overview

The combined Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship provides flexibility to select an area of study best suited to your interests. As part of your Commerce degree you can major in up to two of the following areas:

  • accounting
  • economics
  • finance

The first year of study is designed to give a strong grounding in the principles and practices of commerce, innovation and entrepreneurship, and equip you with a core set of business development skills. You will complete subjects from a broad area of disciplines relevant to business including:

  • economics
  • law
  • accounting
  • business strategy
  • innovation and entrepreneurship

Moving into the second, third and fourth years of this combined degree, you will complete courses relevant to your chosen major sequence.

2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Student experience

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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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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.

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Accounting major provides accreditation with CPA Australia, CA Australia and New Zealand, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Association of International Accountants (AIA).