A Bachelor of Commerce graduate can be confident that they have a philosophy for decision-making that prepares them for the careers of the future. Studying Commerce at Deakin gives you a world-class degree accredited by AACSB and EPAS. From accounting, to economics, to marketing, tailor your degree and open up opportunities in every area of business, not for profit organisations and government. The core of the Bachelor of Commerce is built around three pillars (technical, market and personal acumens) designed to provide a common and comprehensive foundation for students in their first year. From second year students can extend their knowledge within career focussed, discipline areas (majors). A range of experiential opportunities including internships and international experiences are offered to ensure graduates are professionally ready. You can also choose from specialised areas offered by other faculties such as public relations, politics and policy studies, languages, and psychology. Course structure To complete the Bachelor of Commerce students must attain 24 credit points. The 24 credit points include 8 credit points of core units, 8 credit points of units from a major (you will be required to complete at least one major) and 8 credit points of elective units (you may choose to undertake another 8 unit major or up to two 4 unit minors). Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year. To complete the course you must include the following: at least 16 credit points from Business and Law undergraduate units 8 credit points of core Bachelor of Commerce units at least one 8 credit point Bachelor of Commerce major Level 1 - no more than 10 credit points Level 3 - at least 6 credit points (at least 4 must be Business and Law undergraduate units) Overview Supplement your business studies with knowledge of the underlying information systems that support modern business processes. Learn about the business applications of information systems and gain the skills and knowledge relevant to understand this dynamic area. Career outcomes You may find work as an Information Technology (IT) professional, business systems programmer, member of implementation teams within corporations or within specialist systems development companies, business analyst or as an adviser to companies who have outsourced their IT function. Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake units in Cloud (online) mode.