Create your own unique career path whilst honing your communication skills as part of your commerce specialisations. We start with four key foundation units – Managing People and Organisations; Introduction to Accounting or Money Matters; Working with Technology; and Managing Markets – preparing you for whatever area of business you wish to pursue. Study commerce and you can tailor your degree to open up career opportunities in accounting and finance, marketing, event management, informatics and human resources. Other specialisations include data analytics, entrepreneurship, Indigenous business studies, international business, and occupational health, safety and environment. 

We know that practical experience is important for you, so it’s important for us. Our work integrated learning programs prepare you for the future world of work and build your employability skills, foster an entrepreneurial mindset and hone your communication and project management skills. We do this through on-the-job work placements and projects, and participation in simulations, international study tours or attending industry guest lectures and networking events. 

Professional experience

Our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs give you essential job-ready skills and experiences throughout your degree. During a community engagement placement you’ll spend 35 hours volunteering with a not-for-profit organisation to gain a deeper understanding of the contributions of social enterprises. Then, with your professional experience placement, you’ll bridge the gap between academic studies and the real world of work by completing 105 hours of work experience in organisations from accounting, finance, marketing, management, event management, human resources to IT. Our industry partnerships and connections ensure you will be ready for any career path you choose. 

Professional recognition

Our commerce specialisations come with a range of relevant credentials, such as the prestigious EFMD international accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development. If you graduate with a major or a minor in accounting you may be eligible for membership with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand , and the Institute of Public Accountants. Choose human resource management and you can become a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute. Marketing graduates, meanwhile, can join the Australian Marketing Institute.

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

• accountancy
• human resource management
• marketing
• event management
• advertising
• finance
• management
• stock broking
• data science
• IT

Industry partnerships

We enjoy deep industry connections with many well-known organisations across Australia. Our relationships with these organisations includes internships, guest lectures, international study tours and collaborations with industry, community and government departments to undertake consulting and research projects with industry partners. 

Here are just a few of our host partners for business: 

• Adecco 
• Cisco 
• Capgemini 
• Practera 
• Live Melbourne 
• Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 
• NSW Business Chamber 
• Ozcare 
• Impact for Women 
• Brisbane Paralympic Football Program 
• Reach 4 
• Catholic Super 
• Premium Foods Australia