Bachelor of Commerce

at Bond University

The Bachelor of Commerce program comprises 24 subjects, as follows:
 

University core subjects (3)
 

• CORE11-001 Critical Thinking and Communication

• CORE11-002 Collaboration, Teams and Leadership

• CORE11-003 Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse
   

Plus: CORE11-004 Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement
 

Required subjects (9)
 

• ACCT11-100 Accounting Principles

• ACCT11-102 Management Accounting

• BUSN12-200 Responsible and Sustainable Organisations

• ECON11-100 Principles of Economics

• ECON12-200 Linear Models and Applied Econometrics

• FINC11-101 Fundamentals of Finance

• FINC12-201 Financial Applications and Quantitative Analysis

• LAWS10-100 Business Law

• STAT11-112 Quantitative Methods
   

Commerce Major (6)
 

Students must select one (1) major from the following list. Commerce majors.
 

• Accounting

• Actuarial Science

• Data Analytics

• Economics

• Finance
   

Electives (6)
 

Students can choose up to 60 Credit Points of General Elective Subjects (60cp).
 

• General elective – A subject that may be chosen from any subject on offer across the University provided requisites, enrolment restrictions and any other faculty requirements have been met.
   

You are also encouraged to complete a second major or minor to diversify your skills and enhance your employability
 

Second Major
 

• Any major from the Bond Business School is available for a second major. Please note, when choosing a second major, that due to the structure of some majors a full sequence of subjects cannot be provided for full accreditation. i.e Accounting and Actuarial Science. Please discuss with the Enrolment Advisor in the Student Business Centre if uncertain of choices.
   

Minors
 

• A minor is a set of subjects that are sufficient to establish proficiency in a discipline without having to take all of the subjects that a major would take. All minors in the Bond Business School are available to Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Actuarial Science students.

Academic requirements

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
        

Min ATAR	Min OP	Min IB
65	15	24

 

Alternative entry pathways

For those applicants who do not currently have the required academic qualifications, there are a number of alternative entry pathways:

• Bond University Tertiary Preparation programs

• Bond University Diploma programs

• Other institutional Tertiary Preparation Programs

• Vocational education and training qualifications (Certificate IV and above)

• Prior higher education experience (at this university or another)

• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

• Professional or para-professional qualifications/experience

• Employment experience verified by a statement of service from the employer stating the position title and length of service and a very brief statement on the tasks undertaken.

The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee divided by the number of standard full-time semesters required to complete the program. Fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.
 

Semester program fee:

• Students commencing study : $21,040* per semester average
   

Total program fee:

• Students commencing study : $126,240

Built on a solid foundation of technical knowledge and skills relevant to the choice of major, the Bachelor of Commerce readies students for entry into a variety of professions and specialist fields. Graduates often attain roles in:

• Accounting
• Financial Planning
• Economics
• Investments
• Banking
• Stockbroking
• Research
   

A foundation in Business provides a strong skillset which can be combined with further study to set graduates apart in the workforce. Upon graduation, students can pursue further postgraduate study including:

• Master of Accounting
• Master of Actuarial Science
• Master of Business Data Analytics
• Master of Finance
• Master of Financial Management
• Master of Business Administration
• Doctor of Philosophy