Australian National University (ANU)
4 years full-time
Combine business administration leadership training with specialized commerce expertise in a flexible four-year double degree. Ideal for students seeking comprehensive business education with practical experience and career flexibility across diverse industries.
Applicants must achieve an ATAR of 80 or International Baccalaureate score of 30. Assumed knowledge includes Mathematical Methods (Major), Further Mathematics, or Specialist Mathematics at secondary level. There are no formal program prerequisites. Adjustment factors may apply for students facing difficult circumstances. International students must maintain full-time enrollment of 24 units per semester unless approved for reduced study load.
The program covers core business disciplines including business reporting and analysis, microeconomics and macroeconomics, management and organizational behavior, human resource management, business decision-making, communication for business, leadership, marketing, and international business. Students complete compulsory transdisciplinary courses in corporate strategy and entrepreneurship/innovation. The Commerce component includes specialized majors in accounting, business analytics, business information systems, corporate sustainability, economic studies, finance, international business, management, or marketing. Additional electives allow customization from across ANU colleges. Work-integrated learning options include CBE internship projects, Australian National Internships Program, special industry projects, global business immersion, and First Nations business immersion.
ANU ranks among the world's finest universities with nearly 100,000 alumni including political, business, government, and academic leaders globally. The College of Business and Economics offers rigorous, research-informed education combining scholarly research with practical application. The program's flexibility allows students to tailor their learning through diverse electives, multiple majors/minors options, and extensive work-integrated learning opportunities. Small honors classes provide access to leading academics, and graduates are well-positioned for management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and public service roles.
Graduates pursue diverse career paths including business consulting, management positions, marketing representation, entrepreneurship, and leadership roles across private and public sectors. Entry-level opportunities span sales, advertising, corporate services, tourism, hospitality, health, welfare, social services, public relations, policy, planning, and education. Many progress to senior management, officer positions in the Australian Public Service, or advanced studies. The program prepares graduates for roles requiring strategic thinking, cross-cultural communication, and leadership capabilities in complex modern organizations.