Australian National University (ANU)
3 years full-time
The Bachelor of Commerce is a flexible three-year degree from ANU that allows you to specialize in areas like Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing. Designed for students seeking comprehensive business education with opportunities to tailor their studies to their career interests.
Domestic applicants require completion of Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent) with a minimum unadjusted selection rank of 70 (guaranteed entry at 80+). Assumed knowledge includes HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. International applicants must hold recognized secondary/tertiary qualifications with equivalent selection rank. All applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements. Adjustment factors are available for students facing educational disadvantages or personal challenges.
The program comprises 144 units structured across three years. Core courses (30 units) include Business Reporting and Analysis, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Communication for Business, and Quantitative Research Methods. Students complete 48 units from one of nine majors: Accounting, Business Analytics, Business Information Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Economic Studies, Finance, International Business, Management, or Marketing. An additional 18 units come from elective courses, with a minimum of 12 units in Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving courses. The remaining units are flexible electives from across ANU. Year 1 focuses on foundational business and economics courses, Years 2-3 allow deeper specialization in chosen major(s) with advanced coursework.
ANU ranks among the world's finest universities with nearly 100,000 alumni in political, business, government, and academic leadership roles globally. The College of Business and Economics offers rigorous, research-informed education combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. The program's flexibility allows students to customize their education while maintaining academic rigor, and ANU's extensive network provides internship opportunities, industry connections, and pathways to advanced studies.
Graduates pursue diverse careers across accounting, finance, management, marketing, and business consulting. Specific opportunities include roles as accountants, auditors, business analysts, management consultants, human resources professionals, marketing managers, financial planners, and business development managers. The degree also prepares students for advanced studies such as MBA programs or professional accounting designations (CPA/CA). ANU's strong alumni network and reputation open doors to leadership positions in multinational corporations, government agencies, and entrepreneurial ventures.