Curtin University
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
The Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours) is a 4-year degree combining advanced business knowledge, research skills and practical experience. Ideal for ambitious students seeking leadership roles or contributing to complex business and societal challenges through customizable majors and capstone experiences.
Applicants must achieve a minimum ATAR of 85 or equivalent. English language requirements include IELTS Academic with an overall band score of 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each component). Alternative entry pathways include completion of 200+ credits in a current Bachelor of Commerce with 80%+ course-weighted average, or completion of vocational qualifications. International students must meet additional residency requirements.
The degree comprises a five-unit business core covering foundational business concepts, an applied research unit developing research methodology skills, and an eight-unit business major selected from options including Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Economics, Business Law, International Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, Tourism and Hospitality, or Business Information Systems. Students complement their major with either two specialisations, one specialisation plus four electives, or eight electives from across the university. A practical capstone experience unit in third year includes options such as Advanced Commerce Capstone Research, Study Tour, Business Clinic, or Business Internship. The honours year (fourth year) offers either a research pathway for postgraduate preparation or an industry pathway combining work placement with an industry project.
Curtin University is highly rated among Western Australia's top performers for full-time employment in undergraduate Business and Management (Good Universities Guide 2026). The university maintains strong industry partnerships providing valuable exposure to prestigious organisations and early networking opportunities. The Advanced Commerce program uniquely combines academic rigor with practical, work-integrated learning experiences, supported by the High Achievers Program for eligible students and access to LinkedIn Learning resources for independent skill development.
Commerce graduates develop versatile skillsets for diverse professional roles including marketing, e-commerce, internal auditing, business analytics, and finance. The research skills developed throughout the degree position graduates to address real-world business problems, making them attractive to employers seeking evidence-based decision-makers. The honours pathway options support either entry into postgraduate research programs including Master of Commerce, Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, or Master of Research, or direct entry into professional roles with advanced practical experience. Graduates with first or upper second class honours may qualify for PhD study without completing a master degree.
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