Bachelor of

Commerce

Discover
Commerce
in 2025
Contents

Create your own path 3

Why choose Commerce? 4

Commerce at a glance 5

Bachelor of Commerce 6

Major in Accounting 8

Major in Actuarial Studies 10

Major in Economics 11

Major in Finance 12

Major in Management 14

Major in Marketing 15

Concurrent diplomas 16

Your student experience 18

Your career 20

Your alumni network 21

Your next steps 22

Pathways to professional careers 23

Experience uni while you’re still at school 24

Scholarships 25

Commerce scholarships 26

Access Melbourne 28

Admissions 30

Entry requirements 31
Create your
own path
Build a degree based on your interest and strengths.
The Bachelor of Commerce, supported by the Melbourne curriculum,
empowers you to direct your own learning experience.
Aligned with leading universities in Europe, North America and Asia, you
can explore your passions and strengths, while having the flexibility to
specialise when you’re ready.
Starting with a three-year Bachelor of Commerce, you’ll choose subjects
from over 100 study areas to design a course that’s uniquely yours.
Develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, communicating and
leading, in the classroom and through industry-based learning and
projects, in Melbourne and across our global learning community of
over 200 exchange partners.
As a Melbourne Commerce student, you might participate in an
internship at a leading organisation; spend two weeks with an
international organisation working on a real-life consulting project; or
connect with a successful industry mentor who can help you plan your
career direction and develop work skills.
Once completed, you can enter the workforce with a broad knowledge
base and career-ready skills. Or, if your chosen profession requires a
specialist qualification, you can continue into one of our specialised
graduate degrees.
The path is yours to create.

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Equip yourself with the skills to solve An enriching experience Career ready
key business challenges while making
a difference to society, policy and Access a suite of exclusive programs Graduate as a highly sought-after candidate.
organisations. designed specifically for you, including Many of our students are in full-time
career mentoring, specialised employability employment within the first four months after
programs and initiatives and the Future graduating. Some students even secure a
Training for the modern Leaders Forum. You could pitch an innovative graduate position while they are still studying
business world solution to a real-world business challenge, through in-company internships.
Studying Commerce teaches you how to or gain project management experience.
operate in the business world and provides Learn more on page 18.
you with a global qualification, whether your
aim is to work for a large financial consultancy, Learn from the best in business
a tech startup, a sustainable business or a
The Faculty of Business and Economics
social enterprise.
academics are recognised as innovative,
expert researchers. Possessing a diverse range #1 in Australia for
Transferable skills of qualifications from some of the world’s business and economics
Set yourself up for a range of careers with leading universities, they have extensive Times Higher Education World University Rankings
diverse skills that are in demand in every teaching, research and consulting experience by Subject 2024

industry, including strategic planning, in the public and private sectors. They
economic and accounting practice, customer collaborate on international research projects
relationship management, financial and publish significant works that inform
decision-making, operations management, leaders across the globe.
entrepreneurship and marketing.

“Commerce is such an amazing discipline.

First-year students get to experiment
and try out a range of different subjects
in accounting, finance, economics,
marketing and more. There’s plenty of
time before you have to choose your major
specialisation in your second year. If you’re
interested in learning more about how the
world works, then this degree is perfect!”

Danica Macababbad (Australia)

Bachelor of Commerce
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Commerce at a glance

Excellence Commerce alumni

#1 #2 53,797+
University in Australia ! University in Australia for Alumni
graduate employability@

27,925+
Alumni in Australia

#14 #41
University in the world! Globally for business and
economics #

In 2023 Research centres

• 16 local and international industry • Centre for Accounting and Industry Partnerships
experience programs were
• Centre for Actuarial Studies
available to students
• Centre for Asian Business and Economics
• 1450 students participated in a
local or international industry • Centre for Brain, Mind and Markets
experience program or case
• Centre for Business Analytics
competition
• Centre for Market Design
• 166 industry partners participated
in a local or international industry • Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership
experience program or case
• International Centre for Research in Organisational Discourse
competition
Strategy and Change
• 129 students participated in the
• Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic and Social Research.
FBE Career Mentoring Program
• 122 students attended the 2023
Future Leaders Forum.
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! QS World University Rankings 2024

@ Times Higher Education Global Employability University Ranking 2023–24
# Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024
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Build a strong foundation in core Commerce Capstone subjects Commerce discovery

disciplines while discovering where your
passions lie. Capstone subjects are a crucial component of In first semester, all Commerce students
the final year of your Commerce degree. They’ll undertake CMCE10001 Sustainable Commerce.
Majors and electives will deepen your prepare you to build on your prior knowledge, In this subject, you’ll explore the Commerce
specialist knowledge, while breadth subjects experiences and capacities while also gaining disciplines and how they apply to real-world
will complement your studies. critical skills in evaluation and problem- problems such as sustainability.
You can also choose to do a double major, solving in response to real-world scenarios
You’ll learn how to use business and
which allows you to specialise in two and challenges.
economics knowledge to understand
disciplines in less time than a double degree. sustainability issues, risks, and opportunities
Breadth subjects that may deliver a positive social, economic,
Course structure Breadth is a subject taken from outside your and environmental impact. Working with a
core studies or major. It’s an opportunity team of highly experienced academics and
The Bachelor of Commerce is a three-year
to expose yourself to a range of disciplines, your peers, you’ll explore a live case study in
degree in which you will complete 24 subjects
discover new strengths, and find ways to make a real organisation and apply your thinking to
(300 points of study in total). You will complete
an impact in your career. contemporary commerce issues.
eight subjects (100 points of study) in each
year of full-time study. ‘Breadth tracks’ (groups of breadth subjects Through the Joining Melbourne Modules,
taken throughout your degree) may even you will learn to incorporate Indigenous ways
of knowing by looking at the importance of
Commerce majors qualify you for graduate study in a field that’s
very different from your major. people and place, respect and inclusion in
A major is a sequence of subjects you decision-making, sustainability issues for our
complete throughout your degree. Completing campuses, and the value of your academic
a major indicates that you are a specialist in Honours work and your contribution to knowledge and
that particular discipline. A major generally Honours is an optional fourth year of study to society.
comprises six to eight subjects. Explore the that gives you the opportunity to draw
Commerce majors in more detail on pages together your previous studies and focus on
8–15. an exciting piece of original research. Honours Bachelor of Commerce
Majors available in the Bachelor of Commerce: can prepare you for employment or graduate
research. Honours is offered in Accounting, 24 subjects (8 per year)
• Accounting Actuarial Studies, Economics and Finance.
• Actuarial Studies
Compulsory subjects
• Economics Your next steps: work or
8 core subjects to cover
• Finance graduate study commerce fundamentals
• Management After you finish your Commerce degree, you
• Marketing. can choose to join the workforce or go on to
If you wish to study a double major, you can
graduate level study. See pages 20–23 to find Major and elective subjects
out where your degree could lead. 11–12 subjects to deepen your
combine any two of: Accounting, Economics,
Finance, Management or Marketing. commerce knowledge

Breadth subjects
4–5 subjects from
non-Commerce disciplines
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Bachelor of Commerce
Duration
3 years full time
Part time available (domestic students only)

Campus
Parkville

Entry
March (Semester 1)
July (Semester 2)

Domestic students
2024 lowest selection rank: 92.00 !
Special entry access scheme:
See Access Melbourne, page 28.

International students
International applicants need to satisfy
minimum entry requirements and English
language requirements.

Prerequisite subjects
Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in
English/English Language/Literature or
30 in EAL, and at least 25 in Mathematical
Methods or Specialist Mathematics.
For more information visit:
study.unimelb.edu.au/find

Contact hours (first year, full time)

Approximately 20 hours per week, plus
independent study time of approximately
20 hours per week.
CRICOS: 002143B
! The published score was the lowest selection rank in
Semester 1, 2024 and should be considered indicative for
2025. Guaranteed 2025 scores for domestic applicants are
yet to be finalised and will be available on the University’s
website once confirmed.

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Inform management decision-making Professional recognition

and the allocation of resources through Accounting careers
measuring data and improving company Commerce graduates with a major in
performance. Accounting are eligible to apply for associate
membership of:
Professional accountants are highly valued in Your first job
today’s dynamic, technology-rich industries. • CPA Australia
Business analyst
Their strategic advice based on logical • Chartered Accountants Australia and Company auditor
reasoning and data analysis equips businesses New Zealand Financial accountant
and organisations to make evidence-based • Institute of Public Accountants. Forensic accountant
decisions. Market analyst
Each body has individual requirements that
Accounting is a pathway to a range of careers must be met to obtain full membership.
for aspiring leaders who play an important role
in driving organisational success in a rapidly In 5–10 years
changing world.
Accounting sectors
Senior consultant
• Accounting practices, including the ‘Big Manager
Accounting at Melbourne Four’ corporations: Deloitte, EY, KPMG Senior accountant
and PwC Senior auditor
Melbourne is known for the quality of its
• Government
accounting program and strong graduate
employability outcomes. This major offers a • Investment banking and finance
In 15–20 years
direct path to becoming a qualified accountant • Management consulting.
and receiving professional body accreditation. Chief executive officer
Chief financial officer
You’ll learn how to produce and interpret Partner
financial information and improve resource Director
allocation, develop a critical understanding
of financial accounting and its functions
in modern economies, and gain skills in
combining tools of measurement and
valuation with the art of communication.

Sample course plan – Bachelor of Commerce!

Majors in Accounting (with accreditation) and Finance

Semester 1 Sustainable Commerce Introductory Microeconomics Quantitative Methods 1 Accounting Reports and Analysis
Year 1
Semester 2 Introductory Macroeconomics Introductory Financial Accounting Principles of Finance Principles of Business Law @

Semester 1 Organisational Behaviour Quantitative Methods 2 Cost Management Corporate Law @

Year 2
Corporate Financial Decision Accounting Information:
Semester 2 Intermediate Financial Accounting Breadth
Making Risks & Controls

Enterprise Performance Analysis of Firms & Financial

Semester 1 Investments Breadth or Commerce Elective
Management Statements
Year 3
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Semester 2 Derivative Securities Level 3 Finance Elective Auditing and Assurance Services Taxation Law @

Core subjects Accounting subjects Finance elective subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects Capstone subjects

! This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year.
@ The breadth subjects featured in this plan are examples only. You must complete at least four breadth subjects in this degree.
“I took the Global Management Consulting
subject in Malaysia, where I got to work
with the WWF Malaysian branch. This non-
profit organisation works a bit differently
compared to a business that would want to
maximise profits, and it was fascinating to
see how we must work differently based on
the resources available, and to come up with
creative ideas and solutions.

“Gaining work experience across industries

while studying can be a great way to
identify what subjects might be relevant
to your future career and help you build
your professional network. Taking your
experiences from the classroom and
learning how to apply them in different
situations is a major part of internships,
project-based learning and showcases,
giving you support and practical experience
throughout your degree.”

Ocean Vong (Macau)

Bachelor of Commerce
Majors in Management and Marketing
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Assess, evaluate and manage the financial Professional recognition

risks faced by individuals, organisations Actuarial careers
and governments to plan effectively for the Melbourne is one of only seven institutions in
future. Australia that has full accreditation from the
Actuaries Institute.
Actuaries tackle many types of problems, Your first job
most of which involve uncertainty about the To qualify as an actuary in Australia, you must
Actuarial analyst
future. The risks assessed by actuaries can pass (or be exempt from) all three parts of the
Pricing associate
include illness, disability and death, the effects professional accreditation process prescribed
Portfolio analyst
of natural disasters, and major economic or by the Actuaries Institute. Part I and half of
social change. Part II can be undertaken as part of your
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree. The
A major in Actuarial Studies will give you a other half of Part II can be taken through the In 5–10 years
firm grounding in the traditional actuarial skill Actuaries Institute, which will also administer Actuarial consultant
set of mathematics, statistics, demography, Part III. Data engineer
finance and economics. This, coupled Insurance pricing manager
with strong analytical skills, could see you The Faculty of Business and Economics is
working as a financial adviser to a range of designated as a Center of Actuarial Excellence
organisations including insurance companies, by the US Society of Actuaries.
In 15–20 years
banks and other financial institutions,
Head of portfolio strategy
multinational non-profits, superannuation Actuarial sectors Head of pricing and profitability
funds and governments.
• Banking and finance Life insurance appointed actuary
• Capital and risk management
Actuarial Studies at Melbourne
• Data science
Develop specialist expertise and knowledge in
• Health
an area that will fast-track your high-earning
career in the financial sector as an actuary. • Insurance and superannuation
• Investments and asset management
Gain expertise in core study areas: financial
mathematics, life insurance mathematics and • Sustainability and the environment.
actuarial statistics.

Sample course plan – Bachelor of Commerce!

Major in Actuarial Studies (with accreditation)

Semester 1 Sustainable Commerce Introductory Microeconomics Accounting Reports and Analysis Linear Algebra #
Year 1
Semester 2 Introductory Macroeconomics Principles of Finance Introduction to Actuarial Studies Calculus 2#

Introductory Financial Introductory Financial

Semester 1 Organisational Behaviour Probability #
Accounting @ Mathematics
Year 2
Stochastic Techniques
Semester 2 Intermediate Macroeconomics @ Topics in Actuarial Studies Statistics #
in Insurance

Semester 1 Actuarial Modelling I Actuarial Modelling II Actuarial Modelling III Actuarial Analytics and Data
Year 3
Intermediate Financial
Semester 2 Contingencies Actuarial Statistics Non-math Breadth
Mathematics

Core subjects Actuarial subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects Capstone subjects
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International applicants intending to commence a major in Actuarial Studies from mid-year (July) must, at a minimum, meet the requirements to enter Calculus 2, which requires a study score of at least 29
in VCE Specialist Mathematics Units 3 and 4, or IB Higher Level Analysis and Approaches with a score of at least 4 or equivalent, or if attending Trinity College, successful completion of Mathematics 2. For
Pearson Edexcel A levels, the minimum score is B.

! This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year.
@ Required for accreditation.
# While meeting the Quantitative Requirement, these subjects will also count towards a student’s breadth total.
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Study the societal behaviours related to the Economics at Melbourne

production, distribution and consumption of Economics careers
goods and services through statistical data, This major will help you understand, assess
modelling and economic theories. and explain how economic welfare, financial
markets and government impact income and
Economists have varied employment wealth creation. Your first job
opportunities in public and private sectors. Analyst
They can look at how economic welfare and
government impact wealth creation; release
Economics sectors Associate
Researcher
economic performance indicators such as the • Consulting and political analysis
Gross Domestic Product (GDP); or forecast • Industry associations and trade unions
bank interest rate levels. In 5–10 years
• Merchant and trading banks, investment
This field of study is suited for students who firms and stockbroking and insurance Economist
are strong in and enjoy mathematics, as it companies Senior analyst
involves quantitative studies and analysing • Non-profits and social enterprise Manager
and interpreting data to find solutions for the
• Transport, sustainability, government,
commercial world.
communications, mining, retail and
Within this major you will focus on three key manufacturing. In 15–20 years
areas within economics: Director
Partner
Microeconomics: the behaviour of individual
Chief economist
consumers and producers.
Macroeconomics: economies on a regional,
national or international level.
Econometrics: using historical data and
models to test hypotheses and forecast future
performance and indicators.
The standard selection of quantitative
subjects for Economics students is
Quantitative Methods 1 and Econometrics 1,
as in the sample course plan for the Finance
major on page 12.

Sample course plan – Bachelor of Commerce!

Major in Economics @

Semester 1 Sustainable Commerce Introductory Microeconomics Accounting Reports and Analytics Calculus 1#
Year 1
Semester 2 Introductory Macroeconomics Principles of Finance Calculus 2# Linear Algebra #

Semester 1 Organisational Behaviour Commerce Elective Intermediate Microeconomics Probability for Statistics #
Year 2
Semester 2 Commerce Elective Commerce Elective Intermediate Macroeconomics Statistics #

Basic Econometrics or
Semester 1 Level 3 Economics Elective Commerce Elective Commerce Elective
Econometrics 2
Year 3
Level 3 Economics OR
Semester 2 Commerce Elective Commerce Elective Commerce Elective
Econometrics subject
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Core subjects Economics subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects Capstone subjects

! This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year.
@ A combination of Economics and Econometrics subjects is required to be awarded the Economics major. For full details, please see the University Handbook.
Specific subjects at level 3 are required for entry into honours in Economics.
# While meeting the Quantitative Requirement, these subjects will also count towards a student’s breadth total.
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Manage money and assets, including Professional recognition

activities involved in banking, investments, Finance careers
financial systems and markets. The University of Melbourne is a Program
Partner of the CFA Institute, which awards
In the Finance major, you’ll learn to manage the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA)
assets to facilitate the growth of wealth designation. Recognition as a CFA Program Your first job
of individuals, institutions, firms and Partner means the Finance major is tied to Adviser
governments. This involves the application professional practice and helps prepare you Banker
of economic analysis, accounting concepts for the CFA exams. Analyst
and quantitative methods to solve financial
problems, assess risks and make financial
decisions.
Finance sectors
In 5–10 years
• Banking
Broker
Finance at Melbourne • Corporate finance Consultant
Examine how organisations raise funds • Environmental finance Finance counsellor
to implement investment strategies, and • Financial analysis Trader
how funds can be allocated to a variety of • Funds management
investment opportunities.
• Management consulting
In 15–20 years
Study capital markets and financial • Trading and dealing.
institutions, investments and financial Partner
planning, as well as corporate and personal Treasurer
finance. Chief financial officer
Financial controller
Focus on professional practice and prepare for
Chartered Financial Analyst® exams to secure
professional accreditation.

Sample course plan – Bachelor of Commerce!

Majors in Finance and Economics

Semester 1 Sustainable Commerce Introductory Microeconomics Quantitative Methods 1 Accounting Reports and Analysis
Year 1
Semester 2 Introductory Macroeconomics Principles of Finance Commerce Elective Breadth

Semester 1 Organisational Behaviour Commerce Elective Intermediate Microeconomics Breadth

Year 2
Corporate Financial Decision
Semester 2 Econometrics 1 Intermediate Macroeconomics Breadth
Making

Basic Econometrics or
Semester 1 Investments Level 3 Economics elective Breadth or Commerce Elective
Econometrics 2
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Year 3
Level 3 Economics or Econometrics
Semester 2 Derivative Securities Level 3 Finance Elective Breadth
Elective

Core subjects Finance subjects Economics subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects Capstone subjects

! This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year.
“I really enjoyed the structure of the course. With so many pathways and options, students
can tailor the degree to their interests. For me, this meant I could get a taste of different
areas of commerce and do some breadth subjects in first year. I was then able to explore the
many interests I had in my chosen major, Economics, through electives in second and third
year. I particularly enjoyed that there were several capstone and experiential subjects in
third year that allow students to put their acquired knowledge into practice.”

Samuel Smith (Australia)

Bachelor of Commerce

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Bring processes and people together to make Management at Melbourne

organisations work and lead businesses in Management careers
achieving their goals. Enjoy real-world industry experience through
capstone subject opportunities in Melbourne
Studying management equips you with the and abroad. Graduate with career-ready
leadership, analysis, planning and decision- skills, including designing and implementing Your first job
making skills you need to succeed from organisational policies, employment relations Business partner
day one. Learn about your own personal management, strategic planning, persuasive Consultant
effectiveness, how to work in teams, and solve communication and effective negotiation. Coordinator
real organisational problems. Understand the
principles of making good business decisions,
managing business operations, dealing with
Management sectors
In 5–10 years
change, thinking globally and acting ethically. • Analytics management
Adviser
Management is an ideal starting point if • Business process improvement and Business development manager
you’re seeking a career in a consulting firm, quality assurance Operations manager
advising social enterprises, innovating within • Government and not-for-profit Managing director
an existing organisation, setting up your own organisations Managing partner
business, or working in areas such as human • Human resources Principal
resource management, international business,
• Management consulting
operations management and organisational
development. A strong understanding of • Operations and supply chain management
In 15–20 years
management concepts will also complement • Organisational development and change
Managing director
studies in other areas such as accounting • Project management. Managing partner
or finance.
Principal
Key management responsibilities include:
• Providing direction through leadership,
strategic planning and decision-making
• Recruiting, training and managing staff,
and developing the capabilities of the
organisation
• Developing efficiency, quality and
innovation in operations in a global context.

Sample course plan – Bachelor of Commerce!

Majors in Management and Marketing@

Semester 1 Sustainable Commerce Introductory Microeconomics Quantitative Methods 1 Principles of Management

Year 1
Semester 2 Introductory Macroeconomics Principles of Finance Accounting Reports and Analysis Breadth

Semester 1 Organisational Behaviour Principles of Marketing Commerce Elective Breadth

Year 2
Semester 2 Business Decision Analysis Commerce Elective Commerce Elective Breadth

Semester 1 Business Judgement Level 3 Management Elective Level 3 Marketing Elective Breadth
Year 3
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Semester 2 Level 3 Management Elective Level 3 Marketing Elective Level 3 Marketing Elective Breadth or Commerce Elective

Core subjects Management subjects Marketing subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects Capstone subjects

! This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year.
@ To be awarded the Management or Marketing major, you must take at least three level 3 subjects across the discipline, including the Business Judgement capstone.
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Advocate for business and organisations Marketing sectors

in an effective and impactful way, using Marketing careers
research and customer insights to best meet • Events and public relations
customer wants and needs. • Fast-moving consumer goods industries
Marketing specialists understand that for a • Financial services Your first job
sustainable and profitable business model, • Government and not-for-profit Account executive
organisations need to create value for their organisations Customer insights analyst
customers. All organisations engage in • Marketing analytics Marketing coordinator
marketing activities, using a marketing mix Media planner
• Market research
that best suits them.
• Marketing services.

Marketing at Melbourne In 5–10 years

Understand how to research market Digital communications manager
opportunities, and design and advertise Marketing research consultant
effective product and service offerings to Brand manager
excite your customers and build your brand Social media specialist
equity.
Learn strategies that help you understand your
In 15–20 years
customers and successfully target their needs.
These include the fundamentals of advertising, Chief marketing officer
product, service and brand management, Communications director
strategic marketing, market research, Creative director
relationship marketing, global marketing, Account director
digital marketing, and buyer behaviour.
Gain an understanding of key marketing tools
and goals such as segmentation, positioning,
service excellence, sustainable leadership, and
customer value, satisfaction and loyalty.

Sample course plan – Bachelor of Commerce!

Major in Marketing@

Semester 1 Sustainable Commerce Introductory Microeconomics Quantitative Methods 1 Principles of Marketing

Year 1
Semester 2 Introductory Macroeconomics Principles of Finance Accounting Reports and Analysis Breadth

Semester 1 Organisational Behaviour Commerce Elective Commerce Elective Breadth

Year 2
Semester 2 Market and Business Research Commerce Elective Commerce Elective Breadth

Semester 1 Business Judgement Level 3 Marketing Elective Commerce Elective Breadth

Year 3
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Semester 2 Level 3 Marketing Elective Commerce Elective Commerce Elective Breadth or Commerce Elective

Core subjects Marketing subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects Capstone subjects

! This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year.
@ To be awarded the Marketing major, you must take at least three level 3 marketing subjects across the discipline, including the Business Judgement capstone.
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Develop your interests and discover new Diploma in Computing Diploma in Languages
opportunities outside of your Commerce
degree. Learn data manipulation and presentation Learn a language while completing your
techniques, opening up career opportunities degree, opening doors to a global career.
in finance, economics, biology, geology,
Flexible study options chemistry, engineering, health,
Study areas

Our diplomas give you many flexible options communications and social media. The Ancient Greek, Arabic, Chinese, French,
to enrich and broaden your studies. Study Diploma in Computing could lead to further German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian,
a diploma alongside your undergraduate study in the Master of Information Systems Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish and Latin
degree (adding a further year of study), or and the Master of Information Technology. American Studies.
cross-credit up to 50 points (four subjects) of Available to
Study areas
study, enabling you to complete the degree
Computer science, information systems, Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine,
and diploma within 3.5 years. If you’re an
software modelling and design, web Commerce, Design, Music or Science.
undergraduate domestic student, you may be
eligible to receive the final half of your diploma information technologies. Prerequisites
HECS free.! Available to If you are applying for a Diploma in Languages
Students may be able to complete their degree Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine, other than in Ancient Greek, Hebrew or Latin
and diploma within three years. Conditions Commerce, Design (unless majoring in and have not studied your chosen language at
apply, and you should discuss your options Computing and Software Systems or User university, you are required to take a Language
with a course adviser once you enrol in your Experience Design), Science (unless majoring Placement Test.
undergraduate degree. in Computing and Software Systems). While it is possible to commence the diploma
Prerequisites at various points within your undergraduate
degree, you are strongly recommended to
Successful completion of 50 points of
commence your chosen language in your first
university study, including the core subject
semester.
COMP10001 Foundations of Computing, with a
weighted average of 65%.

Sample course plan – Bachelor of Commerce @

Majors in Accounting and Finance with Diploma in Computing

Semester 1 Sustainable Commerce Introductory Microeconomics Accounting Reports and Analysis Principles of Finance
Year 1
Semester 2 Introductory Macroeconomics Quantitative Methods 1 Introductory Financial Accounting Foundations of Computing #

Corporate Financial
Semester 1 Organisational Behaviour Cost Management Foundations of Algorithms #
Decision Making
Year 2
Accounting Information: Object Oriented Software
Semester 2 Quantitative Methods 2 Intermediate Financial Accounting
Risks & Control Development #

Analysis of Firms & Enterprise Performance

Semester 1 Investments Design of Algorithms #
Financial Statements Management
Year 3
Semester 2 Auditing and Assurance Services Derivative Securities Level 3 Finance Elective Database Systems

Year 4 Semester 1 Breadth or Commerce Elective Web Information Technology Computer Systems Artificial Intelligence
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Core subjects Accounting subjects Finance subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects Diploma subjects Capstone subjects

! Fee exemption for domestic students only applies to the Diploma in Languages and Diploma in Mathematical Sciences.
@ This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year.
# These subjects meet the breadth requirement within the Bachelor of Commerce and they also count towards the Diploma in Computing.
This plan will not allow a student to meet all accounting accreditation requirements. Each accreditation body has individual requirements and students are encouraged to check those.
Diploma in Mathematical Diploma in Music
Sciences Tailor a program of academic, theoretical
Develop mathematical skills that can or practical music study based on your
be applied across almost every area of interests and gain a music qualification while
employment and are always in demand. completing an undergraduate degree in
another field.
Study first-year calculus and linear algebra,
followed by a choice of later-year subjects Your studies may include advanced practical
from applied mathematics, pure mathematics, musical training (not currently available in
probability, statistics, discrete mathematics Jazz and Improvisation), including individual
and operations research. Upon completion instrumental or vocal performance tuition and
of the diploma, you’ll be eligible for graduate ensemble music performance electives.
programs in mathematics and statistics. Study areas
Study areas Composition, interactive composition, jazz
Applied mathematics, discrete mathematics and improvisation, music history, music
and operations research, pure mathematics performance, music psychology, non-western
and statistics and stochastic processes. music.

Available to Available to
Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine, Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine,
Commerce, Design, Music and Science. Commerce, Design and Science.

Prerequisites Prerequisites
A study score of 30 in VCE Specialist Entry to Practical Music 1 or music ensembles
Mathematics 3/4 or equivalent, or successful require an audition (recorded or live).
completion of university-level studies Entering late in your degree may require prior
equivalent to VCE Specialist Mathematics 3/4. completion of music breadth subjects and will
extend your enrolment beyond the usual three
Selection is subject to a competitive process years.
based on previous studies in mathematics and
statistics.

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Connection and belonging Clubs committees to Leadership workshops, you • Cainz

will have the opportunity to build real-world skills • Commerce Students’ Society
Find your place in our vibrant, diverse and sought by employers.
welcoming community through our Orientation • Economics Student Society of Australia
activities, Melbourne Commencement • Enactus
Ceremonies and Wominjeka welcome event.
Competitions
• Financial Management Association of
Test your case-solving and entrepreneurial Australia
Advising and mentoring skills in our annual BCom Case Competition,
• Finance Students’ Association
Business Innovation Challenge, International
From your second undergraduate semester Case Competitions, and UniMelb StartUp Pitch • Global Consulting Group
onwards, you’ll have meetings with an Competition. Receive training from industry • International Commerce Students Society
academic from within your faculty. Your experts, get hands-on experience, and have • Marketing Intelligence
academic adviser will be with you at regular the opportunity to gain feedback and prizes.
checkpoints throughout your degree to • Melbourne Microfinance Initiative
provide advice, identify areas of personal • Melbourne University Consulting Club
interest to explore, and help you in your
Industry-partnered programs
• Social Impact Investment Fund
university journey. Participate in industry-partnered co-curricular
• Startup Link UniMelb
programs allowing you to solve challenges
Throughout your studies, you’ll also be able • Students’ Association of Management and
for real-life organisations, explore your career
to explore career and graduate study options Marketing
options and connect with employers across
with alumni and industry mentors.
various sectors. • University Network for Investing and
Trading
Network building
Experiential learning subjects • Women in Commerce and Politics
Access experiential learning, internships and • Women in Economics Students’ Society.
Experience hands-on learning through
networking opportunities with a wide range of
consulting subjects (both in Australia and
industry partners, from small businesses and
startups through to multinational and listed
abroad), where you collaborate on team Ask Alumni
projects for real organisations and deliver
corporations, along with government and Ask Alumni is an online mentoring program
high-value solutions for clients. Additionally,
not-for-profit bodies and more. Our partners providing you with the opportunity to
our Internships subject offers practical, real-
include EY, Deloitte, KPMG, ANZ, Latitude connect with volunteer alumni mentors
world experience in your field of study.
Finance, L’Oréal, Porsche, T2, GHD, Manpower, for one-off career conversations. You can
GMHBA, Bupa, GEMBA, Marriott Hotel Group, connect anywhere, any time with multiple
Australian Red Cross, St Vincent de Paul Internships professionals from around the world to expand
Society, BMW Australia, SPP, Telstra and the your knowledge of career options and plan for
Build your business skills and your network
City of Melbourne. life after study.
with an internship. The Commerce Internship
is a for-credit subject available to Bachelor
Study abroad and exchange of Commerce students. This subject offers Melbourne Peer Mentor Program
you the opportunity to gain valuable
Immerse yourself in a different social, cultural In your first semester of undergraduate
experience and test your chosen career path,
and intellectual environment and add an studies, you’ll be matched with a Peer Mentor
while earning credit toward your degree. An
international perspective to your studies. from your faculty as part of a small group of
internship will help you develop the skills
Our students have studied at Berkeley (USA), students. Hear from fellow students, ask about
employers are looking for, build a professional
Bocconi (Italy), Cornell (USA) and Lund navigating uni life, and make friends with other
network and get an edge in the job market.
(Sweden), to name just a few. people in your degree. You can also develop
your leadership and interpersonal skills in your
Student ambassador and Student clubs and societies second year onwards by signing up to become
a Peer Mentor yourself.
leadership programs Our Commerce student clubs and societies
provide valuable industry connections and
Be the face of Bachelor of Commerce and fantastic development opportunities – from Melbourne Plus
support commencing students while building offering consulting experiences with local and
connection and leadership skills. Get involved Melbourne Plus rewards your growth and
international charities to empowering more
in planning events and programs while helping development with certified digital credentials
women to excel in finance. Clubs include:
to shape the student experience. that you can earn outside the classroom
• 180 Degrees Consulting through a wide range of volunteer and
paid activities. You’ll build capabilities with
Future leaders • Accounting Students’ Association
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transferable skills and be able to share these

• Actuarial Students’ Society
Access a broad range of exciting co-curricular credentials with your networks and future
activities and programs designed to connect you • AIESEC employers.
to fellow students and develop leadership skills. • Banking on Women
From Peer Mentoring, Student Ambassador and • BusinessOne Consulting
“The technical information that I learned
in my course is definitely applicable,
but it’s the [soft] skills that I learned
throughout the degree that help me the
most – like problem-solving and finding
information for myself.”

Reagan Hayes (Australia)

Bachelor of Commerce
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Our graduates enjoy challenging and Where can a Bachelor of

rewarding careers in a diverse range of
industries across the globe.
Commerce take you?
Some of our recent graduates are now
An outstanding reputation working at:

You’ll be known for your strong understanding • Accenture

of business issues and processes, your • AMP Limited
resourcefulness, and your problem-solving • ANZ, Commonwealth Bank,
and leadership skills. You’ll be highly sought NAB and Westpac
after in a wide variety of professions in the • Australian Super
public and private sectors, ranging from
• BHP Billiton
investment banking and accounting through
to management consultancy and marketing.
• Blue Rock
• BMW Australia
Have you considered • CapFeather
• Carlton and United Breweries
these careers?
• Conscious Investment Management
• Account executive
• Country Road
• Accountant
• De Bortoli Wines
• Actuary
• Deloitte
• Banker
• EY
• Brand manager
• Goldman Sachs
• Business adviser
• Grant Thornton
• Business analyst
• IBM
• Business development manager
• KPMG
• Chief executive officer
• Kraft Heinz
• Chief financial officer
• Latitude Financial
• Chief marketing officer
• Lazard
• Consultant
• Lion
• Creative director
• L’Oréal
• Customer experience expert
• Macquarie Group
• Customer insights analyst
• Marriott Hotel Group
• Economist
• Microsoft
• Entrepreneur
• Mercy Health
• Financial controller
• MLC
• Financial planner
• Moore Stephens
• Market analyst
• Morgan Stanley
• Market research consultant
• Parliament of Victoria
• Manager
• Pitcher Partners
• Operations manager
• Porsche
• Researcher
• PwC
• Social media manager
• RSM Australia
• Supply chain manager
• Singapore Airlines
• Trader
• Softbank Australia
• Treasurer.
• SPP
• Telstra
• Unilever.
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#2 in Australia
for graduate employability
Times Higher Education Global Employability
University Ranking 2023–24
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The Faculty of Business and Economics, along with Melbourne Business School, has over 85,000 alumni in over 100 countries.
With over 50,000 Bachelor of Commerce alumni alone, you will join a valuable network of peers from all professions the day you start.

Amelia Ellis Marissa Sivanandam Omar Hassoun

Bachelor of Commerce (2018) Bachelor of Commerce (2017) Bachelor of Commerce (2017)
Major in Actuarial Studies Majors in Accounting and Management Majors in Finance and Economics
Associate, Goldman Sachs Manager, PwC Financial Accountant, Arrotex Pharmaceuticals
“The Bachelor of Commerce surrounded me with “I chose the Accounting major because of the “Studying a Bachelor of Commerce gives you a
extraordinary people who are all committed strong attention to detail and the deductive degree that offers you diverse career pathways.
to excelling themselves. I’ve made lifelong skills that it helps you develop. Management The Bachelor of Commerce provides you with the
friends, and been taught by lecturers who are so complemented my Accounting major by core theory needed in commerce but also the
passionate about their area of study that every challenging me to analyse all aspects of a opportunity to apply yourself and follow your
day is exciting!” company and to be a little creative with solutions passions wherever they lie.”
to a variety of unique organisational problems.”

Sam Dimopoulos Adam Jahnke Emma Poole

Bachelor of Commerce (2014) Bachelor of Commerce (2012) Bachelor of Commerce (2017)
Majors in Finance and Economics Major in Economics and Marketing Majors in Marketing and Management
Juris Doctor (2017) Master of Public Health (2020) Environmental Social and Governance Associate,
Associate, Slaughter and May CEO, Umps Health BGH Capital
Senior Consultant , KPMG Australia
“The transition from BCom to the Juris Doctor (JD) “The BCom set me up with things like financial
was challenging yet rewarding. The principles “The business consulting subject gave me the and strategic planning skills that I wouldn’t have
and structures taught in the BCom gave me the opportunity to work at KPMG for a semester in a otherwise. My Accounting studies also meant that
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ability to identify issues, apply frameworks and team of five students. It was my first introduction I can speak that language, so when – inevitably
propose practical solutions that I continued to to a professional services firm, and gave me the – the financial element needs to be addressed as
apply throughout the JD.” opportunity to apply many of the frameworks we part of a project, I don’t shy away from it.”
used in real-life contexts.”
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Graduate ready to join the workforce or Research If you don’t meet the ATAR/notional ATAR
choose to progress to one of 400 graduate required for a guaranteed place in the course
courses at our 18 graduate schools. More than 200 academic staff members of your choice, there are still options. We have
supervise research students across a broad a range of pathways available to all students
range of specialisations and will prepare
Get a competitive edge you for a research career in business and
who complete their undergraduate degree at
the University of Melbourne to the required
Be equipped with specialised cognitive economics. Students work closely with standard, regardless of the ATAR/notional
and technical skills and an internationally other members of the faculty to produce ATAR you achieved. Eligibility is based on your
recognised graduate qualification, setting scholarly contributions for top journals in their performance in your undergraduate degree,
you apart from those who study a traditional discipline. and subject to meeting prerequisites.
Australian single or double degree. In Australia,
There are eight doctoral programs available
students with a graduate coursework degree
earn more too – on average, 29.5 per cent, or
in business and economics ranging from Graduate Degree Packages #
Marketing to Decision, Risk and Financial
$23,600 extra per year.! If you are a high-achieving secondary school
Sciences. Each offer a generous tuition
student confident about the study pathway
scholarship and living stipend for up to five
The graduate school experience years.@
you want to follow, you can secure your
pathway straight from secondary school.
Study intensively, in small classes led by
experts and alongside others who share Other graduate options From Year 12, you can apply for a Graduate
your interests and drive to succeed. Work Degree Package combining the Bachelor
Bachelor of Commerce graduates may also of Commerce with one of three University
towards a professional qualification, or join
pursue further study in other areas including: of Melbourne professional entry graduate
our world-changing researchers with a
research higher degree. • Architecture, building, planning and design degrees through VTAC.
• Arts and humanities
Graduate study in business and • Education
Law
economics • Engineering Passionate about pursuing a career in law?
If you attain an ATAR of 99.80 $ you’ll be
Graduate study areas in business and • Health
guaranteed a place in a Bachelor of Commerce/
economics include: • Information technology and computer Juris Doctor Graduate Degree Package.
• Accounting science

• Actuarial science • Law Engineering

• Business administration (including the • Science.
Is your heart set on engineering? If you attain
Master of Business Administration) an ATAR of 93.00+ $ you’ll be guaranteed a
• Business analytics Guaranteed entry# place in a Bachelor of Commerce/Master of
• Digital marketing Depending on your ATAR/notional ATAR, Engineering Graduate Degree Package.%

• Entrepreneurship you could be eligible for a guaranteed place

• Economics
in a graduate course, subject to meeting Information Technology
prerequisites. Guaranteed entry is available
• Finance If you have an ATAR of 93.00+ $ and love IT you
to domestic and international students
can guarantee your place with a Bachelor of
• Human resources who complete an Australian Year 12 or the
Commerce/Master of Information Technology
• International business International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in
Graduate Degree Package.
Australia in 2024.
• Management
unimelb.edu.au/study/grad-degrees
• Marketing.
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! Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching, 2022 Graduate Outcomes Survey.
@ The Doctoral Program in Actuarial Studies is three years only.
# The guaranteed entry pathways outlined on this page and Graduate Degree Packages are available to domestic and international students who complete an Australian Year 12 or the International
Baccalaureate (IB) in Australia in 2024. Eligible students must enrol in a University of Melbourne undergraduate degree immediately following Year 12 or be granted a deferral by the University.
$ Guaranteed entry requirements are a guide only and may be subject to change for 2024 entry or beyond.
% Prerequisite subjects in Bachelor of Commerce must be satisfied in order to qualify for three-year Master of Engineering.
Pathways to professional careers

Flexibility and choice are at the heart of our curriculum. These are just a small sample of the hundreds of undergraduate and graduate
study combinations you can follow.
For more information on pathways, visit: unimelb.edu.au/study/pathways

Bachelor of Commerce Graduate degree Your career

Actuarial Science (Accredited by the Actuaries Institute)

Master of Commerce
Major in Actuarial Studies 3 years 1.5 years Actuarial Analyst
(Actuarial Science)

Digital Marketing

Major in Marketing 3 years Master of Digital Marketing 1.5 years Digital Marketing Specialist

Economics

Major in Economics 3 years Master of Economics 2 years Economist

Engineering (Graduate Degree Package available) !

Any major 3 years Master of Engineering 3 years Engineer

Finance

Major in Finance 3 years Master of Finance 1.5 years Financial Analyst

Law (Graduate Degree Package available) !

Any major 3 years Juris Doctor 3 years Lawyer

Management

Any major 3 years Management Consultant

Sustainability

Any major 3 years Master of Environment 2 years Sustainability Specialist

Public Health

Major in Economics 3 years Master of Public Health 2 years Health Economist

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! Only available to domestic students or international students completing an Australian Year 12 or the IB in Australia.
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You don’t have to wait to get a taste of Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars academics who are making a difference in
university study. Here are some ways you can industry and through their research, and gain
get a head start.
Program hands-on experiences and exposure to real
If you’re a Year 10 student studying in Victoria, business problems.
University of Melbourne apply for the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars
fbe.unimelb.edu.au/shecommerce
Program for an exciting uni experience that
Extension Program (UMEP) will push you to achieve your best.
Are you a high-achieving Year 11 student in Applications are open from September Calculus and Probability Online
Victoria? You can study a university subject to October each year.
during your final year of high school. If you’re concerned about meeting the maths
Benefits include: prerequisite for any of our undergraduate
You’ll not only experience uni life and make degrees, consider the subject Calculus
• Guaranteed entry into selected
new connections and friends, you could and Probability Online. This subject covers
Melbourne undergraduate programs in
receive a valuable contribution to your ATAR similar material to the Victorian Certificate
the year following Year 12 if you satisfy all
aggregate (depending on your results) and of Education (VCE) subject Mathematical
prerequisites for your preferred course and
earn credit towards a Melbourne degree. This Methods 3/4, and provides a firm foundation
achieve guaranteed Kwong Lee Dow Young
could mean that you finish your degree faster for tertiary mathematics study. Successful
Scholars (KLDYS) ATARs
or have a lighter study load in your first year. completion of this subject (50% mark)
Applications are open from late September • Exclusive events and activities to expand
meets the maths prerequisite for entry into
to December. your academic and personal horizons
Agriculture, Biomedicine, Commerce and
• If you go on to study at Melbourne, you Science.
unimelb.edu.au/extension-program
could be awarded a Melbourne Global
Scholars Award to study at one of more ms.unimelb.edu.au/study/online-calculus-
than 200 partner institutions in over 45 and-probability
Young Leaders Program
countries on exchange, or anywhere in the
For students aged 14 to 17, this program is world on study abroad
an exciting week of lectures and workshops. Events on campus
• $2500 relocation allowance to help with
Hosted at both Trinity College and the the costs of moving to Melbourne from a There are plenty of things going on all year
University of Melbourne, you’ll meet like- rural area. at the University of Melbourne, from future
minded young leaders from Australia and student events where you can meet Commerce
across the globe. unimelb.edu.au/kld
staff and students, to public lectures and
Designed to inspire you, increase your farmers’ markets. Most are free, and you are
welcome to come along. If you want to see the
confidence and leadership skills while sheCommerce
broadening your global outlook. You can campus, we have self-guided campus tours.
choose an academic stream that suits you sheCommerce is for Year 9–12 high school
study.unimelb.edu.au/student-life/events
best, including commerce. You have the students who identify as women or
opportunity to join the program for one or two non-binary and are passionate about
weeks in July and December each year. leadership and pursuing a career where they
can effect change. During the program you’ll
trinity.unimelb.edu.au/agent-manual/ meet like-minded peers, current Bachelor
young-leaders-program of Commerce students, learn from inspiring
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We offer more than 1200 scholarships and Hansen Scholarship Program Melbourne International
prizes for new and current students.
The Hansen Scholarship Program nurtures Undergraduate Scholarship
Our scholarships range from those awarded and significantly expands the horizons of Offers fee remissions for high-achieving
on merit, to others that assist with your approximately 20 Australian students each international students who have completed
expenses or enable you to travel the globe. year, who may otherwise struggle to access a secondary school outside Australia, or a
Some support your whole course or allow high-quality university education. Worth up foundation program in Australia.
you to explore a specific interest. to $108k, this scholarship offers fully funded
accommodation at Little Hall for three years,
The many prizes, grants and bursaries we
tailored mentoring and extracurricular
Humanitarian Access
offer help you get the most out of your
time at university. These are awarded to activities, and focused financial support. Scholarship
continuing students at different points in Offering full fee remission and $15,000 in
their studies. Narrm Scholarship Program living allowances to talented students, the
Humanitarian Access Scholarship is for those
There are prizes for academic achievement, The Narrm Scholarship is offered to students
who have applied for asylum in Australia.
grants to undertake volunteering or leadership who have applied under Access Melbourne.
activities and bursaries to ease financial No separate application is required.
pressures so you can focus on your studies. Faculty scholarships
The scholarship provides an allowance of
$6500 per year and a relocation allowance Our faculties offer hundreds of specific
Melbourne Chancellor’s for students from regional and remote awards that can help you through your
Scholarship areas. Narrm Scholars also have access to an undergraduate studies. For a full list and how
enrichment program to support their success to apply, check faculty websites.
The Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship
throughout their studies.
is offered to undergraduate students in
recognition of their outstanding academic The Narrm Scholarship is guaranteed to Residential college scholarships
achievement during their Australian Year 12 Indigenous students and students from More than one third of college students
or International Baccalaureate (IB). low socio-economic areas. Students receive financial assistance, with a combined
who meet other access categories, for $7.5M in college scholarships and bursaries
This is one of the University’s most prestigious
example those with a disability or medical available. A scholarship may reduce the fees
awards for school leavers and is awarded
conditions or experiencing difficult personal by between $100–$500 per week. A further
for academic merit. The scholarship is
circumstances will be considered for $1.6M is for students who are employed part
guaranteed to students who achieved an ATAR
the scholarship based on overall level of time by their college.
of at least 99.90, Indigenous students with an
disadvantage.
ATAR of at least 90, or students enrolling in colleges.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships-
the Bachelor of Music with an ATAR of at least and-fees/
99.85 and an audition score of A+. Melbourne Relocation
As a Chancellor’s Scholar, you will enjoy
Scholarship
Elite Athlete Program
generous fee exemptions and be guaranteed a The Melbourne Relocation Scholarship is
place in the graduate program of your choice guaranteed to students from regional and If you excel in sport, our Elite Athlete
at Melbourne. Domestic students also receive remote areas who have applied through Program offers generous scholarships to help
a living allowance for up to three years. Access Melbourne and are not in receipt of you pursue your sporting dreams as well as
another scholarship. your academic aspirations.
In addition, you will receive a Melbourne
Global Scholars Award to help you on your The scholarship provides a relocation sport.unimelb.edu.au/programs/elite-
way to studying overseas as an exchange or allowance of $1500 to assist with the cost of athlete-program
study abroad student. moving to Melbourne.

Eligible students who apply for admission National Merit Scholarship

to the University through VTAC are
automatically considered for a Melbourne The National Merit Scholarship takes the
Chancellor’s Scholarship, so you don’t need stress out of relocating from Australian
to make a separate application. states and territories outside Victoria with an
$8000 allowance paid in the first semester of
your studies.
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Domestic students
Scholarships Benefits Eligibility

Abernethy Scholars Program • Mentoring by a senior business leader • Students selected into the Bachelor of Commerce who are awarded a faculty
Scholarships included in this • Membership in a student peer network, scholarship on the basis of their SEAS application will automatically be
program are denoted by a (*) in the including cross-cohort activities awarded a place in the Abernethy Scholars Program.
list below • Invitations to the faculty’s key experiential programs
• Group mentoring by Professor Margaret Abernethy,
Sir Douglas Copland Chair of Commerce and former
Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics
• Exclusive professional development opportunities.

The Andrew J Nash First in the • Annual payment of up to $10,000 for three years, • Australian citizen or permanent resident who is first in their family to attend
Family Scholarship totalling up to $30,000. university
• Not previously undertaken any tertiary studies (excluding extension studies
completed as part of a Year 12 program)
• Eligible for Access Melbourne, and lodged a SEAS application via VTAC
• Have applied for the Bachelor of Commerce via VTAC
• Apply online: fbe.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships.

Bertalli Family Foundation • Annual payment of up to $5333 for three years, • Australian citizen residing in a rural or isolated area
Scholarship totalling up to $16,000. • Strong academic ability
• Have applied for the Bachelor of Commerce via VTAC
• Eligible for Access Melbourne, and lodged a SEAS application via VTAC
• Selection is based on academic merit and documented residence in a rural or
isolated area.

Commerce Achievement • Annual payment of $10,000 for three years, • Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen
Scholarship totalling $30,000 • Completed an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Melbourne Global Scholars Award valued at $2500. • Applied for the Bachelor of Commerce or Commerce Graduate Degree Package
via VTAC, for commencement in the year following completion of Australian
Year 12 or IB
• Not previously undertaken any tertiary studies (excluding extension studies
completed as part of a Year 12 program)
• ATAR or notional ATAR of 98.00+.

Commerce at International House • Residency at International House for the first year of • Australian citizen residing in rural or regional Victoria
Scholarship* the Bachelor of Commerce, valued at approximately • Eligible for Access Melbourne, and lodged a SEAS application via VTAC
$28,000. • Have applied for the Bachelor of Commerce via VTAC
• Have applied online for residency at International House
• Selection is based on academic merit, location of secondary school attended
and documented disadvantage
• Apply online: fbe.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships.

Commerce Opportunity Bursaries* • Annual payment of up to $15,000 for three years, • Australian citizen residing in Victoria
totalling up to $45,000. • Eligible for Access Melbourne, and lodged a SEAS application via VTAC
• Have applied for the Bachelor of Commerce via VTAC
• Selection is based on academic merit and documented financial need or other
disadvantage.

Daryl Manley Scholarship • Annual payment up to $10,000 for three years, • Australian citizen or permanent resident
totalling up to $30,000. • Have completed Year 12 or International Baccalaureate in Australia
• Eligible for Access Melbourne, and lodged a SEAS application via VTAC
• Have applied for the Bachelor of Commerce via VTAC
• Selection is based on academic merit and documented disadvantage
associated with one or more of seven equity categories.

The Duncan and Jan Andrews • Annual payment of up to $10,000 for three years, • Australian citizen or permanent resident
Scholarship totalling up to $30,000. • Who is first in their family to attend university
• Not previously undertaken any tertiary studies (excluding extension studies
completed as part of a Year 12 program)
• Have applied for the Bachelor of Commerce via VTAC
• Eligible for Access Melbourne, and lodged a SEAS application via VTAC
• Selection is based on academic merit as demonstrated by ATAR or equivalent,
information provided in the SEAS application, and information provided in the
Scholarship application.

First in the Family Scholarship • Annual payment of up to $10,000 for three years, • Australian citizen or permanent resident who is first in their family to attend
totalling up to $30,000. university
• Not previously undertaken any tertiary studies (excluding extension studies
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completed as part of a Year 12 program)

• Eligible for Access Melbourne, and lodged a SEAS application via VTAC
• Have applied for the Bachelor of Commerce via VTAC
• Apply online: fbe.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships.
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Scholarships Benefits Eligibility

Melbourne Chancellor’s • Mentoring by a senior business leader • Students selected into the Bachelor of Commerce and offered the Melbourne
Scholarship — Copland Program • Membership of a cohort of high-achieving students Chancellor's Scholarship will automatically be awarded a place in the Copland
• Access to a student peer network, including cross- Program. See page 25.
cohort activities and a series of alumni events
• Invitations to the faculty’s key experiential programs
• Group mentoring by Professor Paul Jensen, Deputy
Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics
• Exclusive professional development opportunities.

International students
Scholarships Benefits Eligibility

A. G. Whitlam International • 50% fee remission for the duration of the course • A citizen from one of the designated countries: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India
Undergraduate Merit Scholarship (up to three years). and Vietnam
• Completed an approved Year 12 program or equivalent in a country other than
Australia that meets the eligibility requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce
• Students who meet the eligibility criteria are automatically considered.

Commerce Global Scholarship • 20% fee remission for the duration of the course • Completed an approved Year 12 program or equivalent that meets the
(up to three years). eligibility requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce
• Citizen of a country deemed under-represented as defined by Faculty (eligible
countries may change from year to year)
• Selection is based on academic merit and citizenship
• All international Bachelor of Commerce applicants from under-represented
countries are automatically considered.

Commerce Undergraduate • 50% fee remission for the duration of the course • Awarded on the basis of academic merit
International Merit Scholarship (up to three years). • All international Bachelor of Commerce applicants are automatically
considered.

Commerce International • 50% fee remission for the duration of the course • Attended one of the following partner institutions:
Undergraduate Partner (up to three years). • Trinity College Foundation Studies, Australia
Scholarship • Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
• Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
• HELP University, Malaysia
• Taylor’s College, Malaysia
• Sunway College, Malaysia
• Markham College, Peru
• Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore
• Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore
• Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore
• All partner institution Bachelor of Commerce applicants are
automatically considered.

Melbourne Chancellor’s • Mentoring by a senior business leader • Students selected into the Bachelor of Commerce and offered the Melbourne
Scholarship — Copland Program • Membership of a cohort of high-achieving students Chancellor's Scholarship will automatically be awarded a place in the Copland
• Access to a student peer network, including cross- Program. See page 25.
cohort activities and a series of alumni events
• Invitations to the faculty’s key experiential programs
• Group mentoring by Professor Paul Jensen, Deputy
Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics
• Exclusive professional development opportunities.
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The University of Melbourne’s special entry Am I eligible? Diploma in General Studies

and equity scheme for domestic students.
To be eligible for Access Melbourne you What if you want to study Commerce at
Access Melbourne is designed to provide need to meet all of the general eligibility Melbourne, but you have not completed a
students of all backgrounds with the requirements listed below, and at least one of commerce prerequisite or your ATAR score
opportunity to reach their full potential. There the Access Melbourne categories. does not meet the requirements? If you’re a
are different Access Melbourne categories domestic student, you could be eligible for a
that you can apply for that will ensure that • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
guaranteed place in the Bachelor of Commerce
your personal circumstances are considered Australian permanent resident or hold a
if you complete the one-year Diploma in
when your undergraduate course application permanent humanitarian visa
General Studies (DiGS) with an average score of
is assessed. • Have not received results from 85 as well as the mathematics prerequisite. The
undergraduate studies (excludes high program, based at Dookie campus, gives you
Access Melbourne recipients may be eligible
school extension studies, or single a taste of tertiary studies in a range of areas,
for guaranteed entry or a place in their
subjects completed outside of an official including agriculture, commerce, design and
preferred course even if their ATAR is below the
degree program. Does not apply to non- science. To be eligible for the guarantee you
lowest selection rank.
school leaver entry pathway applicants must also be eligible for Access Melbourne at
Applying through Access Melbourne also and/or to those recognised as Indigenous the time you apply for the diploma.
means you’ll be automatically considered for Australian applicants
a range of scholarships and benefit from our study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/
• Demonstrated the capacity to successfully
Access Connections Mentoring Program. undergraduate/diploma-in-general-studies
undertake the course of your choice
• Applied for a University of Melbourne
Get a guaranteed place undergraduate course through the
Access Scholarships
If you’re from a rural or isolated area or have Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Access Melbourne applicants who are
a disadvantaged financial background, you Indigenous students or experiencing
could be eligible for a guaranteed place. In How to apply disadvantaged circumstances are eligible
2024, the guaranteed ATAR for the Bachelor of for our Narrm Scholarship Program. These
Lodge a Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) scholarships provide a living allowance
Commerce via Access Melbourne is 80.00. Year
application via VTAC at vtac.edu.au for one of $6500 per year for four years, as well as
12 Indigenous students who meet commerce
or more of the following Access Melbourne relocation allowance for regional or remote
prerequisites and achieve an ATAR or notional
categories: students. When you apply through VTAC using
ATAR of 75.00 or below will still be considered
for entry on a case-by-case basis. • Disadvantaged financial background the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS),
you’ll be automatically considered for these
For a guaranteed place in 2025, you’ll need to • Resident of a regional or remote area
scholarships.
meet prerequisites and achieve the ATARs or • Disability or medical condition
notional ATARs. The 2025 guaranteed scores We also offer a tuition waiver for 10 high-
• Recognition as an Indigenous Australian
are yet to be finalised and will be available on achieving Access Melbourne students per
• Graduate of an under-represented school year. Plus, if you live in regional Victoria or
the University’s website once confirmed. The
2024 guaranteed ATARs are listed below and • First in family interstate, the University will reserve a place
should be considered indicative only. • Difficult circumstances in a residential facility close to our Parkville
campus for the first year of your studies."
• Non-English-speaking background
Access Melbourne guaranteed • Mature-age consideration (non-school The Faculty of Business and Economics also
ATAR! leaver entry pathway). offers a range of scholarships for students
that apply through the Special Entry Access
ATAR Course Scheme (SEAS). See page 26 for further details.
68.00 Agriculture

74.00 Arts, Design, Science

80.00 Commerce

88.00 Biomedicine

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Students

55.00 Science (Extended)

66.00 Agriculture

70.00 Arts, Design

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74.00 Science

75.00 Commerce

77.00 Oral Health

!The published guaranteed scores for domestic students are those approved for 2024 and should be considered indicative for 2025.
85.00 Biomedicine
"This offer does not include the cost of accommodation. Places are limited, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
“I went to Pascoe Vale Girls College,
which at the time was determined a
disadvantaged school. After graduating
high school, I was very nervous about the
experience that was waiting for me at the
no. 1 university in Australia, especially
coming from a family that never went to
university before.

“ The honour of receiving the First in the

Family Scholarship is something I am truly
grateful for. It provided many amazing
opportunities that ensured I thrived during
university. My scholarship funds supported
me when I needed a laptop, textbooks and
stationery items for studying, which I was
genuinely thankful for.

“ Being a recipient of a faculty scholarship

exposed me to leadership events,
networking opportunities and mentoring,
helping to build my confidence and
knowledge of the career pathways
available to me after graduating with a
Bachelor of Commerce.”

Belinda Tran (Australia)

Bachelor of Commerce

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Domestic students
IB in Australia must apply through VTAC. All are enrolled. You will pay tuition fees according
Submit an application through the Victorian other international students, including those to your specific enrolment in any given
Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Domestic undertaking foundation studies in Australia, semester. Detailed fee information, including
students studying overseas must also apply must apply directly to the University or the fee policy covering your enrolment, will be
through VTAC. through one of our official education agents. provided when you are offered a place at the
vtac.edu.au University.
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requirements as part of the application process.
All domestic undergraduate students are
The non-school leaver entry pathway provides enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported
mature-age applicants and those who are not Place (CSP), subsidised by the Australian
entering direct from Year 12 an alternative way to Government. Payment of the student
demonstrate their eligibility for entry and their contribution amount can be deferred through
likelihood to succeed in their chosen course. HECS-HELP for eligible students.
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Entry requirements

A guide to lowest selection rank ATARs and subject prerequisites. !

The published guaranteed scores are those approved for 2024 and should be considered indicative for 2025.
The 2025 guaranteed scores for domestic students are yet to be finalised and will be available on the University’s website once confirmed.

Qualification Bachelor of Commerce

Australian Year 12

Domestic students: 2024 lowest selection rank @ 92.00

Domestic students: 2024 guaranteed ATAR 93.00 #

International students: 2024 guaranteed ATAR$ 92.00

A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL, and at least 25 in

VCE (Units 3 and 4) prerequisite subjects
Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics %

Diploma In General Studies &

Bachelor of Commerce guaranteed entry / Graded average score of 85% in all Diploma in General Studies subjects and meet the maths prerequisite (

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

International students: 2024 guaranteed IB score $ 35

English and Mathematics. A minimum grade of 4 in either Applications and interpretations HL, Analysis and
IB prerequisite subjects %) approaches SL, or Analysis and approaches HL %)

GCE A Levels/Singapore A Levels

International students: 2024 guaranteed score $ ABB

A Level prerequisite subjects Mathematics or Further Mathematics and an approved A or AS Level English subject %BL

Trinity College Foundation Studies (TCFS)

International students: 2024 guaranteed score $ 86

EAP, English, Mathematics 1 and History of Ideas. For specialisation in Actuarial Studies, Mathematics 2 is also
TCFS prerequisite subjects
required for Semester 2 entry

! 2024 ATARs are a guide only and may be subject to change in 2025.
@ Domestic students: Applicants who achieve the guaranteed ATAR for a course will be eligible for a place, provided prerequisite studies and any other specific course requirements are met. The lowest
selection rank to which an offer is made may be lower, depending on demand for the course and the number of places available. Only applicants eligible for special entry schemes will be admitted below
the lowest selection rank.
# Eligible domestic students who satisfy course prerequisites and achieve an ATAR of 93.00 or above are guaranteed a place in the Bachelor of Commerce.
$ International students: The University guarantees admission to a course when an international student achieves the required score, meets prerequisite studies, satisfies the English language
requirements and there are still places available in the course at the time of acceptance. If you do not meet the guaranteed score your application will not be considered for entry, except for recipients of
the Commerce Global Scholarship who may be admitted with a lower entry score. Guaranteed scores apply only if no further study has been undertaken after completion of one of these programs.
Domestic students completing an international qualification: The score listed should be considered a minimum score to be eligible for a place in that course. The actual standard required may be
higher depending on the demand for the course and the number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available.
% Applicants intending to major in Actuarial Studies or who intend to complete the Master of Engineering following the Bachelor of Commerce are strongly encouraged to complete VCE Specialist
Mathematics Units 3 and 4 or equivalent. If VCE Specialist Mathematics has not been completed, students wanting to undertake the Master of Engineering will incur the cost of undertaking an additional
Mathematics subject through the University’s Community Access Program (CAP). International applicants intending to commence a major in Actuarial Studies from mid-year (July) must, at a minimum,
meet the requirements to enter MAST10006 Calculus 2, which requires a study score of at least 29 in VCE Specialist Mathematics 3/4, or IB Higher Level Analysis and Approaches with a score of at least 4
or equivalent, or if attending Trinity College, successful completion of Mathematics 2. If these requirements are not met students are advised to begin at start-year intake (February) the following year.
& Only available to domestic students.
/ To be eligible for the guarantee you must also be eligible for Access Melbourne at the time you apply for the diploma. Available to domestic students only.
( Students without a 25 in VCE Mathematical Methods 3/4 cannot meet the mathematics prerequisites for the BCom using MAST10017, and must meet the prerequisite in other ways; for example, via
Calculus and Probability Online or Unilearn Senior Mathematics.
) For students with English as their second language, a pass in English B at the required level will be accepted as satisfying the English prerequisite. Except where specified, IB subjects must be passed to
at least Grade 4 Standard or Higher Level.
BL Accepted GCE AS and A Level English subjects are: General Paper, General Studies, English Language and Literature, English Literature, English Language. Singapore A Level subject Knowledge and
Enquiry (H2) is also accepted. A minimum grade of C is required in prerequisite AS and A Level subjects.
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