Bachelor
As automation, digitisation and data analytics transform how we live, businesses are looking for forward-thinking graduates who can create new solutions and provide a competitive edge.
Get the transferable and technical skills you need to thrive in the rapidly evolving world of business with La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce.
Co-designed with industry leaders, including Deloitte, PwC and Ernst & Young, you'll build strong foundations in the technical business knowledge and enterprise skills you'll need for the careers of the future.
Discover the power of contemporary digital business tools and work with industry-standard software. You'll prepare to meet the challenges of automation, the power of big data and analytics, and the rapid evolution of business and consumer technologies with this flexible degree.
In our core commerce subjects, you'll cover areas like analytics, sustainability, finance and economics - and develop valuable skills like critical thinking, problem-solving and change management. You'll also build important knowledge about business and company law, and have the opportunity to undertake a Work Integrated Learning project in your final year.
Then, to become a true business specialist, you can tailor your degree by pursuing majors, minors or a double degree.
Choose your major from one of these areas:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Commerce, students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.
Where one or more subjects are shared between this major and another component (course, second major or minor) the subjects will be replaced with a Business school elective at that level of the common subject.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ABS0WOM 1 0 DATA ANALYTICS CONCEPTS BUS1001 1 15 ECONOMIC ISSUES AND PUBLIC POLICY BUS1BUE 1 15 FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE FIN1FOF 1 15 SUSTAINABILITY BUS1SBY 1 15 ANALYSE AND IDEATE BUS2001 2 15 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS AND COMPANY LAW LST2001 2 15 EVALUATE AND NEGOTIATE BUS3002 3 15
A major is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a major, this sequence must add up to 120 credit points. In some courses, you need to complete at least one major from your course's discipline to attain your degree. If there is room in your degree for more than one major, you may wish to complete an open access major from another discipline area.
Course majors Major code Accounting MAJOR-ACC-1 Business analytics MJR-BUA01 Economics MAJOR-ECO-2 Finance MJR-FIN01 Management StudyFlex major
A minor is an optional sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a minor, this sequence must add up to 60 credit points. A minor can be undertaken in a similar or different interest area in your course or major\'s discipline and, in some cases, taken from a different discipline. Up to two minors can be chosen in place of an optional second major or standalone elective subjects.
Course minors Minor code Business analytics MNR-ANA01 Digital marketing MINOR-MKT-3 Economics MINOR-ECO-1 Forensic accounting MNR-FORACC-1 Investment MIN-INV01 Management StudyFlex minor
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.
Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACCOUNTING WORK PLACEMENT ACC3AWP 3 15 EXECUTE AND MANAGE CHANGE BUS3EMC 3 15 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROJECT BUS3ELP 3 15The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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Organisations worldwide are exploring innovative business models and working environments - so after graduation, you could work across a broad range of industries in Australia and around the world. Depending on your major, your opportunities include:
The Accounting major in the Bachelor of Commerce is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major are eligible to apply for membership with the CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
The Marketing major in the Bachelor of Commerce is accredited by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI). Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce with a Marketing major may be eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Marketing Institute.
Professional membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Contact the relevant professional body for details.