The Bachelor of Commerce offers significant flexibility and diversity for students. The degree allows you to study one or more business areas of your interests, including financial and management accounting, commercial law, economics, finance, business information systems, management, marketing, international business and corporate sustainability. You will acquire the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of a changing business environment, develop the ability to critically analyze emerging business issues, and be exposed to scholarly research in the national and global business arena. Achieving these academic and professional qualities will lead you to a wide range of business related professions and careers, or progress to more advanced studies. Career Options Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide. The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row. Employment Opportunities Students with a commerce degree can find work in different areas including Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of a Bachelor of Commerce, graduates will be able to: 1. Demonstrate clear knowledge of material relevant to the major(s) studied. 2. Apply theoretical and technical business knowledge, skills and research techniques relevant to the major(s) studied. 3. Exercise critical thinking and reasoning in the analysis of business problems within the purview of the major(s) studied. 4. Communicate business analyses to stakeholders in a clear, effective, appropriate and ethical manner. 5. Integrate best judgment within the purview of the major(s) studied, to implement and evaluate business solutions. Finance The major in Economic Studies introduces students to the core concepts and techniques used in economic analysis with applications to a wide variety of issues including: economic development, public policy, macroeconomic forecasting, the design of financial contracts and industrial strategy. It is an exciting and broad-ranging major which offers insight into the ways that individuals make decisions and interact, the ways that businesses are structured and compete, and the role of government in economic activity. The aim of the major in Economic Studies is to develop the knowledge and skills of students to enable them to embark upon a professional career in areas such as economics, financial markets, government policy, investment banking, consulting and business administration.