Deakin University
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Combine business expertise with humanities knowledge through this dual degree offering 8 commerce majors and 30+ arts specializations. Perfect for students seeking versatile career options with strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills valued across industries.
Students should have completed secondary education or equivalent qualifications. No specific prerequisites are required for entry into this program. However, students are expected to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Reasonable adjustments to participation requirements will be made for students with disabilities. Some units containing work integrated learning, community placements, or community interaction may require police checks, Working with Children Checks, or other mandatory checks.
The Bachelor of Commerce component includes core units in Accounting for Decision Making, Economic Principles, Fundamentals of Finance, Business Analytics, Law for Commerce, Marketing Fundamentals, Management, and Professional Insight. Students select one commerce major from accounting, business analytics, commercial law, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international trade, management, management information systems, or marketing. The Bachelor of Arts component requires one major from 30+ options including anthropology, criminology, digital cultures, education, English literature and creative writing, film and television studies, gender and sexuality studies, history, indigenous studies, international relations, media and communication, philosophy, politics and policy studies, religious studies, sociology, and visual arts. Students also have flexibility to pursue minor sequences and elective units aligned with their interests.
Deakin University is ranked #1 in Victoria for graduate employment, ensuring strong career outcomes for graduates. Deakin Business School holds prestigious AACSB and EQUIS accreditations, attesting to quality, academic and professional excellence. The program benefits from leading academics and passionate practitioners engaged in industry collaboration on key social issues. The dual degree structure provides unique versatility, combining rigorous commerce training with humanities perspectives, preparing graduates for diverse career opportunities across sectors.
Graduates are prepared for diverse career opportunities including accountant/auditor, marketing and communications manager, human resources professional, financial adviser, business analyst, public relations manager, media analyst, careers counsellor, NGO adviser, public servant, small business owner, import/export manager, creative agent, and trade delegate. The combination of commerce and arts qualifications provides competitive advantage in roles requiring both business acumen and strong communication, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. Professional recognition pathways are available through organizations such as Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia, Australian Marketing Institute (AMI), CFA Institute, and Australian HR Institute (AHRI).
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