Course overview
The Bachelor of Commerce will prepare you to become business professionals in various careers. Students will learn a set of business fundamentals followed by one or two Majors to develop a specialisation in their chosen field.
With a variety of subject options and experiential learning opportunities, students will develop a strong commercial grounding in business and an adaptive skill set to accelerate a career in a wide range of fields, both locally and globally.
The Bachelor of Arts will provide you with a strong foundation in the humanities with subject areas as diverse as history, communications, social justice and English literature. You can tailor your degree with a second Major within arts, sciences or business, depending on your interests. The Bachelor of Arts has a unique Major in social justice, open to students studying any discipline. With a unique emphasis on experiential learning and critical thinking, you will develop your ability to research, analyse, interpret, draw conclusions, problem-solve and communicate. You will be given opportunities to show initiative, work as a team member, and be flexible and adaptable, as well as gain practical work experience through our internship program.
Course record
Majors
Areas of study
For commerce: Accounting, advertising, data analytics, economics, finance, human resource management, management, marketing, public relations. For arts: Advertising, Aboriginal studies, artificial intelligence , behavioural science, counselling, English literature, film and screen production, history, journalism, liberal arts, mathematics, philosophy, politics and international relations, social justice, sociology, theatre studies, theology, writing.
Other Information
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Commerce (Major: Accounting) is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants. The Bachelor of Commerce (Major: Human Resource Management) is accredited with the Australian Human Resource Institute.
Practical experience
Compulsory commerce internship with a minimum 150 hours of practical experience, job application workshops, interviewing technique classes and coaching sessions.
Fees and charges
Refer to Notre Dame current fee information.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
A variety of roles in community development, financial institutions, stockbroking firms, merchant banks, private sector multinational corporations, human resources, media, public sector government departments and agencies, public utilities, specialist and industry organisations, management consultancies, market research and advertising organisations, trade unions.
Entry requirements
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If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
- Sydney - BroadwayNSW