Australian National University (ANU)
4 years full-time
This prestigious double degree combines business expertise with advanced study in politics, philosophy, and economics, preparing graduates for leadership roles in business, government, and policy sectors. Ideal for ambitious students seeking a comprehensive understanding of both commercial and societal systems.
Admission requires an ATAR of 94 or International Baccalaureate score of 38. Assumed knowledge includes ACT Mathematical Methods (Major), Further Mathematics, Specialist Mathematics, or NSW HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. There are no formal program prerequisites. Domestic students must have achieved a Selection Rank of 70 or more before adjustment factors to be eligible for adjustment factors. International students must be enrolled full-time in 24 units per semester.
The Bachelor of Commerce component (96 units) includes core courses in business reporting and analysis, microeconomics, macroeconomics, communication for business, and quantitative research methods. Students select one major from accounting, business analytics, business information systems, corporate sustainability, economic studies, finance, international business, management, or marketing. The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics component (96 units) includes compulsory courses in microeconomics, logic and critical thinking, introduction to politics, data and methods for political science, and PPE integration courses. Students complete advanced coursework in politics, philosophy, and economics at 2000 and 3000 levels, with a minimum of 12 units in transdisciplinary problem-solving courses.
ANU is consistently ranked among the world's finest universities with particular excellence in philosophy, politics, and economics. The institution has produced nearly 100,000 alumni including political, business, government, and academic leaders globally. The double degree program leverages ANU's strengths across both the College of Business and Economics and the College of Arts and Social Sciences, providing students with rigorous academic training from leading scholars and access to extensive professional networks.
Graduates pursue diverse careers in accounting, auditing, business analysis, management consulting, finance, marketing, human resources, and business development. The combination of commerce and PPE qualifications opens pathways to policy analysis, government advisory roles, international business, corporate strategy, and leadership positions. The program prepares students for professional accounting designations (CPA/CA), MBA programs, and advanced postgraduate studies. Career opportunities span private sector corporations, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and international institutions.