The Bachelor of Commerce is designed to develop your business acumen, financial literacy, and analytical skills. You'll be prepared for a career in fields including accounting, financial management, banking and information systems. Choose to study either one or two majors. You need to choose a major from your second year of study. Majors are optional – if you prefer, you can study a mix of courses. Complete a range of compulsory courses that cover concepts relevant across financial services sector. You'll study topics including accounting, information systems, economics, business law, management and more. Graduate with a combination of core and specialist knowledge, along with sharp analytical and technical skills. You'll be ready to adapt to ever-changing commercial environments and be in high demand with employers. Career outcomes Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce typically work for companies, agencies and organisations across the private and public sectors, both in Australia and internationally. Our graduates have found careers in: Accounting firms offering specialised or full accounting services, business analysis, risk analysis, and management consulting Financial investment advisory/stockbroking firms and merchant banks ICT business or systems analysis firms Government departments and agencies concerned with economic policy, public accounting, auditing or taxation Multinational corporations and small to medium local businesses Utility and transport providers and industry associations. Specific roles largely depend on a graduate's majors, but the program provides significant flexibility. Other graduates choose to further their research ambitions and enrol in an honours year, where they develop their research and analytical skills and make contributions to knowledge. Accounting If you're an aspiring accountant – this is the major for you. It's also the major for anyone who wants to embark on a career in the corporate, government or not-for-profit sectors, as it provides a solid foundation for financial decision-making. As a student in the Accounting major, you'll study courses that enhance your financial and accounting acumen and develop your knowledge of accounting processes, income tax, and corporation laws. You'll also build skills in decision making and control as well as auditing, analysis and reporting. When you follow study plans covering the necessary prerequisites and subsequent courses, you can also apply for associate membership of key professional bodies upon graduation, including CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Career outcomes Graduates of the Accounting major typically find careers as accountants or advisors in accounting firms, public and private corporations, management and consulting firms, small businesses, banks and other financial institutions, government departments and not-for-profit organisations.