University of Melbourne

What you'll study

The Bachelor of Commerce provides a structured foundation in business disciplines alongside opportunities to specialise through majors and electives. All students complete core subjects in microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial and management accounting, business statistics, quantitative methods and introductory finance. From this base you choose one or more majors — common options include Finance, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Management, Business Analytics, Econometrics, Actuarial Studies and International Business.

Majors typically comprise a sequence of intermediate and advanced subjects that develop technical knowledge and applied skills. Example subjects you may encounter include Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, Financial Reporting, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Management, Econometric Methods, Machine Learning for Business, Risk and Insurance, and Commercial Law for Business. The degree also includes breadth or elective study, allowing study outside commerce in areas such as languages, humanities or science.

High-achieving students may have the option to undertake an honours year or an advanced stream involving a research project or specialised coursework, and there are opportunities for internships, industry projects and exchange programs with partner universities.

Entry requirements

Entry to the Bachelor of Commerce is competitive and typically requires a strong secondary school qualification (for example a high ATAR or equivalent international qualification such as IB, GCE A‑levels or other recognised credentials). Applicants must meet the University of Melbourne's general undergraduate English requirement. Mathematics preparation is highly recommended — subjects such as Mathematical Methods or higher-level mathematics are advantageous because of the quantitative content in economics, statistics and finance.

Alternate pathways include recognised foundation or pathway programs, interstate and international tertiary transfer, and special entry schemes for eligible Indigenous applicants or those with other non‑standard backgrounds. Meeting minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection; offers are made on a competitive basis.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce enter a broad range of professions. Typical career destinations include accounting and audit, banking and finance, investment analysis, corporate finance, consulting, marketing and brand management, human resources, business analytics and data science, public policy and economic research. The degree also provides a firm base for professional accreditation (for example CA/CPA pathways in accounting) and for further study such as masters programmes in finance, business, economics or law.

Many graduates join graduate recruitment programmes at large firms, work in professional services or financial institutions, start careers in government departments or regulatory bodies, or move into start‑ups and scale‑ups where analytical and commercial skills are prized.

Why study at University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne offers the Bachelor of Commerce within a research‑intensive environment and a strong emphasis on combining theory with applied, real‑world experience. Students benefit from industry engagement, guest practitioners in coursework, and structured opportunities for internships, consultancy projects and global exchange with partner universities.

The University’s central Melbourne location provides proximity to corporate, financial and cultural precincts, supporting networking and placement opportunities. Additionally, the Faculty’s alumni network and employer connections help graduates access a wide range of professional pathways while the breadth component enables a rounded, interdisciplinary education.