Course overview
About the Bachelor of Commerce
Build the knowledge to make business decisions in your field of choice and graduate with internationally recognised skills.
The Bachelor of Commerce teaches you business fundamentals, specialist disciplines and real-world learning to help you understand how businesses create value and respond to changing opportunities.
This course is ideal if you’re curious about a particular area of business, enjoy problem-solving and want a degree that offers great flexibility for future careers. You’ll graduate with specialist expertise in at least one field, together with broad business knowledge you can apply across different professional settings.
Why study the Bachelor of Commerce
- Customise your degree around your goals: Choose a business major aligned with your career goals, then add a second major or complement your studies with specialisations and electives.
- Use industry-standard tools: Depending on your major, you may use specialist platforms that give you practical experience with tools relevant to your chosen field – like LSEG Workspace for financial-market analysis or Talkwalker for social media marketing.
- Put your learning into practice: Apply the knowledge and skills developed across your degree through a practical learning unit that is relevant to your chosen field.
- Benefit from industry-connected learning: Build industry experience through field trips, work-related tasks, guest lectures and industry projects.
What you’ll learn
- Build specialist knowledge to make an impact in your chosen area of commerce.
- Analyse how businesses operate, make decisions and create value.
- Use financial information to support responsible business decision-making.
- Apply business intelligence and data analysis skills to interpret information.
- Develop decision-making and leadership skills to contribute your knowledge effectively.
Majors
Grow your skills in one or more business fields to prepare for a career in your preferred industry.
These are the majors you can choose from:
- Accounting1,2
- Accounting and Audit Analytics1,3
- Accounting and Taxation1,3
- Business Information Systems
- Business Information Systems Extension2
- Business Law1
- Economics
- Finance1
- Finance and Financial Planning3
- Human Resource Management1
- International Business
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Management1
- Marketing1
- Property Development and Valuation Extension2
- Property Investment and Development
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Tourism and Hospitality Global
1 Available to study online.
2 In this major you need to complete specific units to meet accreditation requirements.
3 This double major is a set combination and cannot be combined with additional study options.
Visit the Course structure tab to see how this course is structured.
Career outcomes
A commerce degree provides the basis for careers in accountancy, auditing, financial planning, business analytics, e-commerce, tourism, marketing, talent acquisition, supply chain management and more. See the individual majors for specific career examples.
Professional accreditation and recognition
Commerce majors are designed, wherever possible, to align with the membership standards of relevant professional bodies. See the individual majors for specific professional recognition and accreditation information.
Why study at Curtin?
Highly rated course
Rated among Western Australia’s top performers for full-time employment in undergraduate Business and Management. (Good Universities Guide 2026)
Internationally accredited
Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school, through accreditation by EQUIS and AACSB and through our EFMD Accredited MBA.
Industry-connected
At Curtin, a wealth of industry expertise is at your fingertips. You could increase your professional prospects through internships, networking events, training sessions, guest lectures and real-world projects.
Hear from our students
"I chose Curtin as it values building relationships with industry, and I knew this would be valuable not only during my course but also for my career. Most of my units include interacting with businesses in Western Australia and investigating how to help that business advance in their industry – we learn valuable lessons from people in the industry every day. I’m also the current president of the Curtin Women in Business (WIB) organisation. My involvement with WIB has helped me build industry connections and enhanced my networking, marketing, PR and events skills."
Angela Pua
Bachelor of Commerce (Entrepreneurship and Marketing)
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Course structure
How it works
Your degree is made up of different types of units, each worth a set number of credits.
The Bachelor of Commerce includes:
- a five-unit business core
- an eight-unit major
- eight units chosen from a second major, specialisations or electives
- a practical capstone experience unit.
You’ll build broad business knowledge, develop specialist expertise in your chosen fields and apply your learning through a practical final-year experience.
Head to the Customise your degree section below to explore your options.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Customise your degree
Tailor your studies to your interests, passions and career goals. You don’t need to decide everything straight away – you can finalise your choices during your first semester.
Step 1: Choose your business major
A major is a set of eight units focused on a single area of study. Majors help you build advanced knowledge and skills in one field.
In your first semester, you will select a major that aligns with your career goals, from these options:
- Accounting1,2
- Accounting and Audit Analytics1,3
- Accounting and Taxation1,3
- Business Information Systems
- Business Information Systems Extension2
- Business Law1
- Economics
- Finance1
- Finance and Financial Planning3
- Human Resource Management1
- International Business
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Management1
- Marketing1
- Property Development and Valuation Extension2
- Property Investment and Development
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Tourism and Hospitality Global
1 Available to study online.
2 In this major you need to complete specific units to meet accreditation requirements.
3 This double major is a set combination and cannot be combined with additional study options.
Step 2: Complement your business major
Select one of these three options:
Option A: A second major
When you choose to study two majors, you’ll build specialist knowledge in two disciplines and graduate with what’s called a ‘double major’.
You can choose a second business major from the list in Step 1, or broaden your education with a major from the arts:
- Anthropology and Sociology
- Creative Writing
- Digital and Social Media
- English and Cultural Studies
- Fine Art
- Geography
- History
- International Relations
- Journalism
- Screen Arts
- Theatre Arts
Notes:
- Option A is not available with Business Information Systems Extension or Property Development and Valuation Extension.
- Some double major combinations can only be studied as a set combination and cannot be combined with additional study options.
- If Accounting is your first major, you can choose Audit Analytics, Business Law, Finance or Taxation as your second major.
Option B: Two specialisations
A specialisation is a set of four units focused on a single area of study. Choosing to study specialisations gives you the flexibility to learn more about two additional fields that interest you.
Choose one of these combinations:
- two business specialisations
- one business specialisation and a specialisation from select areas in arts, design or science.
The business specialisations offered are:
- Accounting for Business Decisions¹
- Advertising Management
- Applied Finance¹
- Banking
- Business Analysis²
- Business Law and Policy¹
- Business Project Management
- Corporate Governance¹
- Employment Relations
- Entertainment and Creative Industries
- Event Management
- Fashion Marketing
- Information Systems in Business
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- International Management¹
- Marketing Foundations¹
- Property
- Strategic Communication
- Small Business Start-Up
- Social Leadership and Ethics
- Social Media and Digital Marketing¹
- Supply Chain and Marketing Distribution¹
- Taxation Law¹
- Tourism and Hospitality Essentials
- User Experience for Business Optimisation
- Workforce Management¹
View the full list of specialisations. (Delivery modes may vary. Refer to the handbook for details.)
1 Available to study fully online.
2 Only available to those studying the Business Information Systems Extension major.
Notes:
- Option B is not available if Business Information Systems Extension is your first major.
- If you choose Accounting, or Property Development and Valuation Extension as your first major, you can study one specialisation only.
Option C: Eight electives
Electives are units you can select from across the University, provided you meet any prerequisites. They allow you to explore other study areas, broaden your skills and try something new.
Choose eight elective units from any study area or choose one business specialisation and four elective units.
Note: Choices are limited if your first major is Accounting, Business Information Systems Extension, or Property Development and Valuation Extension. (These majors may have elective units within the structure that could be used to gain a specialisation.)
Step 3: Put your skills into practice
In your final year, you’ll complete a practical learning unit, also known as a capstone experience unit, put your knowledge into practice and finish off your studies.
This course includes the following capstone experience unit.
- Enhancing Your Business Mind: Use your entrepreneurial skills, business ideas and critical thinking to solve real workplace challenges. You’ll build employability skills and prepare for life after university.
Alternatively, you may be able to study the capstone experience units below, which provide different real-world opportunities.
- Business Clinic: Apply your business knowledge, ethical decision-making and problem-solving skills to a consulting environment, working directly with individuals, small organisations and start-ups. You’ll grow confidence in your skills by responding to real business challenges.
- Business Engagement: Broaden your global perspective and build your professional network through an immersive international internship program. You’ll analyse contemporary business issues using industry and academic insights to develop critical and creative solutions.
- Business Internship:¹ Apply your analytical thinking and professional skills in a real workplace by contributing to industry projects and activities, helping you build career readiness and confidence. You’ll be supported by an academic adviser and an industry professional, with opportunities to expand your professional network.
- Business and Law International Experience:² Broaden your perspective, build your intercultural capacity and continue your studies overseas by studying a short course with one of our global exchange partners.
- Business Study Tour or International Business Project: Immerse yourself in local or international industry settings through site visits, guest lectures and team projects. With the guidance of our academic staff, you’ll develop your leadership, problem-solving and global industry skills.
¹ Note that selection for internships is a competitive process.
² Opportunities can vary according to academic performance and travel restrictions.
Entry requirements
To study this course, you must meet the entry criteria:
- any course-specific requirements
- course ATAR, or equivalent, demonstrated via an accepted entry pathway
- English language requirement.
I am an international student
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Guaranteed entry
If you achieve the guaranteed ATAR/selection rank for this course and meet all other entry requirements, you’re guaranteed a place in this course.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Entry pathways
There are different ways to meet our academic entry requirements. Choose the option that best suits the highest level of education that you’ve achieved.
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Study credit and support
You may be able to receive study credit or support based on your previous experience or personal circumstances.
Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Special consideration
If your studies were affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may be eligible for special consideration when applying to Curtin. This process is available to new applicants only and allows your application to be assessed in light of those circumstances.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Commonwealth-supported first-year fee
$17,400*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit other fees and charges for more information.
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- ATAR
- General subjects
- Certificate IV
- or completing UniReady in Schools program.
TISC has different application dates to Curtin. Visit the TISC website for all important dates, including application deadlines.
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You’ll apply directly to Curtin if you are:
- a high school graduate who finished school last year or earlier
- transferring from another university
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| Intake | Applications open | Applications close |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | 21 Apr 2025 | Applications now closed |
| Semester 2, 2026 | 2 Mar 2026 | Applications now closed |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Applications now open | 28 Jan 2027 |
| Semester 2, 2027 | 1 Mar 2027 | 1 Jul 2027 |
| Intake | Applications open | Applications close |
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| Semester 1, 2026 | 21 Apr 2025 | Applications now closed |
| Semester 2, 2026 | 2 Mar 2026 | Applications now closed |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Applications now open | 28 Jan 2027 |
| Semester 2, 2027 | 1 Mar 2027 | 1 Jul 2027 |
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