<div> Overview Overview Versatile business professionals in areas such as finance, marketing and business systems, are highly sought after in the global job market. This degree is designed to hone your skills in one or more business disciplines, readying you for a specialised career in dynamic industries. It's a great choice for pursuing careers such as an accountant, financial planner, business analyst, tourism marketing manager, talent acquisition specialist or supply chain manager. You'll begin by studying a suite of core units in business. You'll explore value-creation in business, learn to use financial information to make informed and responsible decisions, and develop business intelligence and analytical capabilities to interpret data. This will provide you with a strong base to build on as you progress through the course. You'll also choose your preferred discipline/s, and begin study in this area. In your second year, you'll continue to develop expertise in your chosen discipline/s. You'll further develop your decision-making and leadership skills, which are essential in a future marketplace. You'll also benefit from exposure to industry through field trips, work-related tasks, guest lectures and industry projects. In your final year you'll undertake a capstone experience, enabling you to apply your skills in an industry environment. Real-world learning is an important component of this degree. Depending on your chosen major, you might gain hands-on skills in industry software such as LSEG Workspace for stock market trading and analysis, or TalkWalker for social media marketing and management. As a graduate of this course, you'll have the business acumen and specialised skillsets required to thrive in your chosen career. Customise your degree Step A: Choose your primary major You'll select your major during your first semester, to align the Bachelor of Commerce to your dream career: <ul> <li>Accounting1</li> <li>Accounting and Audit Analytics1,2</li> <li>Accounting and Taxation</li> <li>Business Information Systems</li> <li>Business Law1</li> <li>Economics</li> <li>Finance1</li> <li>Finance and Financial Planning2</li> <li>Human Resource Management </li> <li>International Business</li>
<li>Logistics and Supply Chain Management</li>
<li>Management1</li>
<li>Marketing1</li>
<li>Property Development and Valuation Extension3</li>
<li>Property Investment and Development</li>
<li>Tourism and Hospitality</li>
<li>Tourism and Hospitality Global</li>
</ul>
1. Available to study online
2. Available as part of a defined double major
Step B: Complement your major
You'll select one of three options:
Option 1: A second major
With this option you benefit from studying two disciplines in equal depth and graduating with a double major. You can choose a second Commerce major, or one of the following majors from the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Creative Arts:
<ul>
<li>Anthropology and Sociology</li>
<li>Creative Writing</li>
<li>Digital and Social Media</li>
<li>English and Cultural Studies</li>
<li>Fine Art</li>
<li>Geography</li>
<li>History</li>
<li>International Relations</li>
<li>Journalism</li>
<li>Screen Arts</li>
<li>Security and Strategic Studies</li>
<li>Theatre Arts.</li>
</ul>
Note: This option is not available if you choose Business Information Systems Extension or Property Development and Valuation Extension. If you choose Accounting as your first major, you can choose a second major in Audit Analytics, Economics, Finance or Taxation.
Option 2: Two specialisations
A specialisation contains half the number of units as a major. Specialisations enable you to broaden your degree by studying two complementary disciplines alongside your business major.
Choose one of the following combinations:
<ul>
<li>two business specialisations</li>
<li>one business specialisation and a specialisation from selected areas in arts, design or science</li>
</ul>
Business specialisations offered are:
<ul>
<li>Accounting for Business Decisions</li>
<li>Advertising Management</li>
<li>Applied Finance</li>
<li>Banking</li>
<li>Business Law and Policy</li>
<li>Business Project Management</li>
<li>Business Strategy</li>
<li>Corporate Governance</li>
<li>Employment Relations</li>
<li>Event Management</li>
<li>Fashion Marketing</li>
<li>Information Systems in Business</li>
<li>Innovation and Entrepreneurship</li>
<li>International Management</li>
<li>Marketing Foundations</li>
<li>Property Investment</li>
<li>Public Relations</li>
<li>Small Business Start-up</li>
<li>Social Leadership and Ethics</li>
<li>Social Media and Digital Marketing</li>
<li>Supply Chain and Marketing Distribution</li>
<li>Taxation Law</li>
<li>Tourism and Hospitality Essentials</li>
<li>User Experience for Business Optimisation</li>
<li>Workforce Management.</li>
</ul>
View full list of specialisations.
Note: This option is not available if you choose Business Information Systems Extension as your first major. If you choose Accounting or Property Development and Valuation Extension as your first major, you will have the option of studying one specialisation.
Option 3: Elective units
Choose eight elective units from any area, provided you meet the unit prerequisites. You could also study one business specialisation and four elective units.
Note: Options will be limited if you choose Accounting, Business Information Systems Extension or Property Development and Valuation Extension as your first major. These majors may have elective units within the structure that could be used to gain a specialisation. 
Step C: Choose your capstone experience
In your final year, you will also undertake a capstone experience to further your practical skills and international business knowledge.
You'll have a choice of several capstone experiences*:
Enhancing Your Business Mind Designed in consultation with industry, this unit aims to equip you with skills needed to succeed in the business environment. The content is designed around you, the student, to be fun, engaging, stimulating, and educational all at once. The unit will push you out of your comfort zone (in the most supportive way of course) to teach you things that you didn't realise you needed to know - your first job outside of university is a big step in your career and we want you to feel confident in your ability to have a positive impact on your new team's environment.
Business Internship <div>This internship gives you experience in a professional working environment and opportunities to apply your learning to real business situations. During your internship, you'll be guided by both an academic advisor and an industry professional. By immersing yourself in the day-to-day operations of your host organisation, you can develop your business skills, enhance your career readiness, and nurture both personal and professional growth.</div>
Interactive Study Tour Our Interactive Study Tour allows you to have a study abroad experience from home! You'll collaborate with fellow students from Curtin's global campuses to develop strategies for dealing with current and emerging global problems.
Business and Law International Experience Complete your degree while travelling the world by studying a short course with one of our exchange partners.
Business Study Tour <div>Join a dynamic study tour where you'll apply your academic learning in real-world settings. Through site visits, guest lectures and team projects, you'll connect with industry leaders, gain fresh perspectives, and tackle real business challenges. Whether local or international, each tour blends cultural activities with hands-on learning, helping you build leadership, problem-solving, and global insights - all guided by Curtin's academic staff.</div>
<div>Business Engagement Gain hands-on experience in this immersive internship program in Bangalore, India. Apply business skills and knowledge to real industry challenges through classroom learning, cultural visits, and internship projects. Analyse contemporary business issues using industry and academic insights, developing critical and creative solutions. This transformative experience will broaden your global perspective, build your professional network, and prepare you for a dynamic international career. </div>
Double degrees
Combine your Bachelor of Commerce with another degree, expanding your expertise and career options. You could study a double degree in:
<ul>
<li>Applied Geology and Finance </li>
<li>Arts and Commerce </li>
<li>Engineering and Commerce </li>
<li>Law and Commerce </li>
<li>Psychology, Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations </li>
<li>Psychology and Marketing</li>
<li>Science and Commerce.</li>
</ul>
Advanced Commerce
Learn alongside the next generation of business leaders and researchers. Our Advanced Commerce (Honours) degree combines our three-year Bachelor of Commerce with our one-year Honours program, creating a holistic study journey available to high-achieving students.

 
 
 
 
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 What jobs can the Commerce course lead to?

 Graduates of this course can find work in diverse roles, including marketing manager, ecommerce manager, accountant, internal auditor, business analyst and finance manager. See the individual majors for associated careers.
Industries
<ul>
<li>Accounting and taxation</li>
<li>Finance</li>
<li>Government and non-profit</li>
<li>ICT and cybersecurity</li>
<li>Management</li>
<li>Media and marketing</li>
<li>Property</li>
<li>Resources and energy</li>
<li>Tourism</li>
<li>Transport and supply chains</li>
</ul>
 
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 What you'll learn
 <ul>
 <li>apply discipline knowledge to solve complex business problems and create innovative business solutions that consider the global business environment</li>
 <li>communicate professionally, and in ways that are responsible and appropriate for local, national and international business contexts</li>
 <li>use relevant technologies and industry information to analyse business problems in ways that demonstrate critical thinking and responsible judgement</li>
 <li>demonstrate an understanding of cultural diversity and the how this informs respectful and responsible business practices.</li>
 <li>demonstrate industry readiness through the development of sound practical business solutions, and critical reflection of individual capabilities and the future of work</li>
 </ul>
 
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Versatile business professionals in areas such as finance, marketing and business systems, are highly sought after in the global job market. This degree is designed to hone your skills in one or more business disciplines, readying you for a specialised career in dynamic industries.

Bachelor of Commerce

<div>The Master of Applied Finance is a specialist qualification designed to prepare you for a successful and rewarding professional career in the financial sector.This 12-month accelerated course will equip you with the industry-relevant skills needed to secure financial roles working in businesses, banks, investment firms, and the public sector.The course has a strong practical focus and is ideal for students who have never majored in finance before, but already have some quantitative analysis skills from their bachelor's degree.On completion, graduates will be well positioned to continue their career journey towards gaining the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. This requires work experience and passing the CFA Institute exams.Students have 24/7 access to a brand-new Finance Trading Room, where they can experience the thrill of buying and selling shares/bonds/commodities and other financial assets, and compete to build the most valuable portfolios.You'll be studying at Waikato Management School, which is ranked #1 business school in New Zealand in the Times Higher Education Rankings 2023.Course content:The course is divided into three stages, covering one trimester of study each.Part One: Core Papers provides students with a grounding in the quantitative and analytical techniques required to understand financial markets, risk and return, and make investment decisions. You will discover how key financial markets contribute to the functioning of healthy economies, and be introduced to finance theories and models.In Part Two: Master of Knowledge, students will develop advanced knowledge in specialist areas such as corporate finance, investments and financial markets, financial modelling and econometrics. You will learn how to analyse and interpret financial data, forecast returns and price assets, and conduct shares and bond valuations. You will also gain a deep understanding of capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance issues.In Part Three: Application of Skills, students have the opportunity to apply their skills in a professional context by undertaking a research project investigating a real financial issue. Alternatively, you can choose to complete a finance workplace internship.You will also learn about the flow of international finance in today's global economy, and be able to forecast interest and exchange rates. Students will be able to identify the financial risks faced by firms, and gain skills for analysing and trading commodities, currencies and derivatives, as well as stocks and bonds.Style of learning:Learning is via lectures, class discussions, individual/group assignments, consulting projects and practical workshops.You will also spend time in the computer labs learning how to run experiments, understand statistical techniques, and gain experience with STATA programming.</div>

Make a sound investment in your future and start a rewarding career in the financial sector with our highly practical Master of Applied Finance.

Master of Applied Finance

<div>The Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcct) is designed especially for students who have never studied accounting before at university-level, but already have a bachelor's degree in another subject area, such as arts, teaching, law or economics.This internationally recognised qualification will prepare you to launch a career in accounting after just 14 months of study. It provides the ideal platform to start your journey towards becoming a professionally qualified accountant (CAANZ, CPA Australia, CIMA, or ACCA).There are two intakes for the course each year, so you can start in either November or January. Please note it is a full-time, accelerated course with an intensive workload.During the course, you will develop advanced skills and knowledge in all the core areas of accounting and business, and be able to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to practical accounting situations.On completion, you'll be ready to start work in a public accounting practice, or a commercial firm or organisation.All of the papers in this 220-point taught masters degree are compulsory. You will learn about financial and management accounting, accounting information systems, commercial and corporate law, auditing, taxation, finance, and economics for business.Gain membership of three professional accounting bodiesWaikato's Master of Professional Accounting is approved by four of the world's largest professional accounting bodies - ACCA, CAANZ, CIMA and CPA Australia.This means our graduates can apply to join any of these three respected organisations and gain provisional membership, making it your passport to work overseas and expand your networks.<ul><li>Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)</li><li>Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)</li><li>Chartered Accountants Australia + New Zealand (CAANZ)</li><li>Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)</li><li>CPA Australia</li></ul>Once you're a member, you'll then need to gain three years' work experience in an accounting role, and pass the CA Professional Exams.Waikato has an international reputationYou'll be studying at Waikato Management School, which is New Zealand's #1 ranked business school in the Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings 2023.We are also a Triple Crown international business school accredited by EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB since 2005. This is a global benchmark of excellence achieved by less than 1% of the world's business schools.Professional accounting internship or research projectAs part of this degree, you have the option to EITHER undertake a research project focused on a contemporary accounting issue and write a report of around 8,000 words (ACCTN582); OR complete an accounting internship in the workplace (ACCTN583).Note: Students are expected to demonstrate self-initiative and find their own host organisation for the internship paper. This can be achieved by speaking to prospective employers at networking expos, and becoming actively involved with the Beta Alpha Psi student club.For personalised career and study advice, talk to our friendly team of advisers in the Management Student Centre (MSC), phone +64 7 838 4303 or email <div>[email protected]</div></div>

This internationally recognised masters degree will prepare you to launch a professional career in accounting after just 14 months of study. Start your academic journey towards becoming a professionally qualified accountant today.

Master of Professional Accounting

<div>Do you get excited about watching financial investments grow over time? If you enjoy mathematics and using analytical tools to find the meaning behind numbers, than a career in finance may be right for you.In this subject, you'll learn about banking and credit, corporate finance, the share, bond and commodity markets, investments and portfolio selection, personal financial planning, and the governance of public and private organisations.Practical assignments will prepare you for what you'll encounter in the real world. For example, students may work on a funds simulation project, and prepare a report on a publicly listed New Zealand or Australian company, while playing the role of a trainee investment analyst.At the Hamilton campus, you will have access to our brand-new Finance Trading Room, which opened in 2020. This high-tech simulation software allows students to experience the thrill of buying and selling shares/bonds/commodities, using real-time prices from global financial markets.If you already have a bachelor's degree, you may like to consider our one-year Master of Applied Finance, which is ideal for students who have never majored in finance before.Internationally recognisedWaikato is ranked in the world's top 300 universities for Accounting &amp; Finance in the QS Subject Rankings 2021.You'll study at our internationally recognised Waikato Management School, which is in the top 1% of business schools globally with Triple Crown Accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB.</div>

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