Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is a highly valued business qualification offering students a career-focused education for long term success. Students are empowered to become adaptive thinkers and drive purposeful change to thrive in a fast-changing world.A unique feature of the BCom is the Integrated First Year, where students learn … For more content click the Read More button below. In this flexible, diverse and comprehensive business degree, students have exclusive access to Career Accelerator – an impressive suite of career-boosting opportunities. Completion of at least one for-credit Career Accelerator course is a signature feature of the BCom.Students complete up to two majors, selecting from a comprehensive and industry advised suite, including Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, FinTech, HR, Information Systems, International Business, Marketing and Taxation, many fulfilling professional accreditation requirements. The myBCom Series, designed in collaboration with industry and alumni, guides students to develop a personalised roadmap to get the full benefit of the curricular and co-curricular opportunities offered in the BCom. Students graduate with their personal digital myBCom Graduate Portfolio, showcasing their academic, technical and practical career-ready skills and capabilities for a fulfilling career. High performing students can study an additional Honours year or more advanced postgraduate studies. BCom includes: 1st year (48UOC) Business Management (24UOC)Four courses explore what goes on inside an organisationBusiness Ecosystem (12UOC)Two courses consider the broader environment in which an organisation operatesSkills and Capabilities (12UOC)Two courses build essential skills and capabilitiesmyBCom Blueprint and myBCom First Year Portfolio (0UOC)Two primers to personalise your degree and showcase your achievements 2nd and 3rd year (96UOC) 1st Major (48UOC)Free Electives or optional 2nd Major or Minor (48UOC)Mandatory Work-Integrated Learning (6UOC)General Education (12UOC)Final Year Synthesis (0-6UOC)MyBCom Graduate Portfolio (0UOC) The UNSW Business School difference: Exclusive access to Career Accelerator – a suite of opportunities for students to complete internships, mentoring, global business practicums, build professional networks and attend industry eventsIntegrated First Year Experience – immerse yourself in business problems and opportunities to learn how organisations operate in complex environments and to develop your professional skillsHighly regarded by industry, with unique accreditation opportunitiesLearn from leading academics and business experts at a business school with top rankings in Australia across Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Studies and Information SystemsA comprehensive selection of majors including Business Analytics and FinTechIncorporates practical real-world experience and global opportunitiesAccess to UNSW Business School’s alumni network of 90,000+Graduate with a digital Graduate Portfolio highlighting your skills and capabilities required for a successful and exciting start to your career

Program Structure

Students must complete 144 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Disciplinary Component96 Units of Credit:
Free Electives
General Education12 Units of Credit:

Program Constraints

Limit Rule

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Program Requirements

Internship, Placement and Exchange Opportunities

Students will have a WIL opportunity in this program. Students can apply for exchange with an overseas partner institution.

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Similar Program

Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)3554 - Commerce (Co-op)
Bachelor of Commerce (International) - BCom(Int)3558 - Commerce (International)

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Postgraduate Pathway

Master of Commerce - MCom8404 - Commerce
Master of Commerce (Extension) - MCom(Extn)8417 - Commerce (Extension)

Honours Pathway

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - BCom (Hons)4501 - Commerce (Honours)
Bachelor of Economics (Honours) - BEc (Hons)4502 - Economics (Honours)

Professional Outcomes

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of various professional organisations according to the area of specialisation completed. For further information on professional recognition please contact UNSW Business School.

Career Opportunities

Accountant, business analyst, graduate economist, international trade officer, investment banker, network analyst, recruitment consultant, marketing coordinator, tax consultant, stockbroker, wealth/funds management analyst.

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal
Award of Pass with Distinction

Additional Information

It is assumed that students studying the Bachelor of Commerce have a certain level of knowledge in advanced mathematics, in order to cope well with the mathematical and statistical components of this business degree. Students who do not have this assumed level of knowledge are strongly encouraged to consider studying a Mathematics Bridging Course before commencing study.

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks

Contact the UNSW Business School Student Services Team for advice.
Tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
Location: The Nucleus: Student Hub, Level 2, in the Main Library (UNSW map location F21)

Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions

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Program Fees

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