This Bachelor of Commerce course gives students a strong grounding in business and economic principles, and they will learn core business development skills before moving to the accounting major. Students who graduate with outstanding achievement as a top student in the graduating cohort will be awarded the Indrani Dasgupta Memorial Student Excellence Award.

 Upon graduation, students will receive exemptions of up to 9 ACCA papers and may apply for

• Associate membership with CPA Australia, and
• Associate Member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)

Key Benefits

• Accreditation from Professional Bodies: Gain exemptions from up to 9 ACCA papers after graduation*. Graduates may also apply for associate membership with CPA Australia and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA).
• AACSB-Accredited Business School: The University of Newcastle's Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a globally recognised accreditation that has been awarded to only the top five percent of the world’s business schools.
• Direct Entry to Academic Year 2: Enjoy module exemptions with a diploma qualification and complete in 16 months**
• Learn from Industry Experts: Gain industry insights with our industry-experienced lecturers

* Graduates will receive formal notification of exemptions when they register with ACCA
** Applies to maximum exemptions from registered duration of 28 months & subject to university approval

Graduates may choose to pursue a future (but not limited to) in these departments/industries:

• Accountancy & Financial Management
• Banking & Financial Services
• Business Development & Consultancy
• Business Operations
• Entrepreneurship
• Financial Analysis (Equities, Credit, and Risks)
• Management