Bachelor
School of Business, Fremantle Campus
If you want a greater understanding of today's business environment, then a Bachelor of Commerce degree from The University of Notre Dame Australia is the perfect launching pad. Taught by a combination of market leaders, each with strong commercial and industry experience, and experienced academics in their discipline, you will be guided to develop the conceptual understanding, practical experience and analytical skills to prepare you for the modern business landscape.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education:
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
Whether you're considering a career in economics, human resource management, accounting, finance, marketing, or management, a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Notre Dame Australia will put you ahead of the pack. With a focus on small class sizes and approachable teaching staff, complemented by client-based projects and guest speakers, this degree combines both practical and theoretical components so that students gain a holistic appreciation and understanding of the business environment.
You will have the opportunity to Major in a variety of disciplines such as Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Public Relations and Sport & Recreation Management. The wide choice of disciplines on offer allows you to customise your degree to suit your personal and professional interests and academic strengths. Upon finishing the Bachelor of Commerce program, you will have the ability to apply commerce disciplines to real-world situations, be equipped with critical thinking skills and be relevant to the role of commerce in a broader social and political context.
As part of your degree, you will be required to undertake 150 hours of practical workplace experience. Our Business Internship course provides valuable on-the-job experience, interaction with professional practitioners and a network of contacts. You will also be prepared for the job market with job application workshops, interviewing technique classes and coaching sessions.
The following careers are open to graduates of this program:
Majors:
Three Core Curriculum courses
Eight Business foundation courses
Twelve courses to create a Major(s) and electives
Electives can be chosen from Business, Arts & Sciences, Health Sciences, and Philosophy & Theology (some restrictions may apply). Electives can also be used to create another Major or Minor area of specialisation in the School of Business. More information about the courses can be found at the course descriptions page.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.