Bachelor of Commerce (pre 2025)

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, before you specialise in Accounting, Economics, or Finance.

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.

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.

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 develop skills in the following areas:

• accounting
• management
• law
• marketing
• microeconomics
• finance
• business decision making

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

• Domestic Applicants
• International Applicants

Overall minimum: 6

Sub test minimum: 6

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: