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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Bachelor of Commerce (Major: Advertising)

  • Bachelor

Are you interested in business and the latest advertising techniques? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Advertising is designed to make you work-ready with a suite of skills for the 21 st Century workplace.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
3058, 019595A
Study Mode
In person

About this course

School of Law & Business

Are you interested in business and the latest advertising techniques? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Advertising is designed to make you work-ready with a suite of skills for the 21st Century workplace. You will benefit from an impressive internship system, visiting speakers and demanding projects and assignments to prepare you for life after university. Graduates with creative and managerial skills are in high demand in many fields of business. Contact us today to start your learning journey.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum 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. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank*

OR

  • Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

  • Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*

OR

  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

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 may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.

OR

  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section*.

OR

  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Sydney

What you will learn

Advertising has changed vastly over the past few years with the advent of social media and many new digital channels. At the same time, advertising has become more fully integrated into the day-to-day activities of many companies. This degree program has been created to produce job-ready graduates who possess general business skills and expertise in modern advertising techniques.

The University of Notre Dame Australia focuses on creating job-ready graduates. Through a unique combination of case studies and team-based learning, industry speakers and practical internships, the program prepares you for the challenges you'll face once you've entered the workforce.

This program covers a wide range of business topics alongside those which focus on advertising. Courses include accounting, economics, media planning and advertising design. Graduates are equipped for several different roles - they are also eligible to join professional organisations such as the International Advertising Association and Australian Marketing Institute.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; the following careers are open to graduates: advertising and promotions, corporate communication, events and entertainment, international marketing, management, market research and consulting, marketing media planning, public relations, recruitment, retailing, tourism.

Course structure

Year One

  • Accounting for Business
  • Business Communication
  • Business Information Technology
  • Business Law
  • Economics
  • Principles of Management
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Quantitative Methods for Business

Years Two and Three

  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Advertising and Promotion
  • Media Planning
  • Media & Society
  • Production: Creative Advertising
  • Advertising & Society
  • Advertising Design: Professional Brief
  • Business Internship

Electives

  • Choose five electives from any School.

Core Curriculum

  • CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
  • CORE II: Elective
    • Electives in philosophy and\or theology
    • Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
    • An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
    • An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
    • An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Please note: The availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
92.2%
Overall satisfaction
91.1%
Skill scale
80%
Teaching scale
71.3%
Employed full-time
$59.5k
Average salary