Undergraduate Study in the Faculty of Economics and Commerce
The Faculty of Economics and Commerce is the leading business and economics faculty in Australia*, we offer students these exceptional undergraduate study opportunitites:
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
- Scholarships
- Community Access Program (CAP) - Single Subject Enrolment
- Transfer into the Bachelor of Commerce (for current students at Melbourne or other universities)
- Cross-Institutional Study (taking some subjects at Melbourne)
- Cross-Institutional Study (outgoing Melbourne Bachelor or Commerce students)
- Applying to resume study
- Information for all CAP, Transfer and Cross-Institutional applicants
Bachelor of Commerce
A history of achievement
The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) has been taught at the University of Melbourne since 1925. The degree has long been the preferred choice of undergraduate business students and many of our graduates have gone on to play leading roles in Australian business and public life.
Strong careers
Melbourne commerce graduates are known for their solid understanding of business issues and processes, problem solving skills and leadership skills. They are highly sought after in a wide variety of professions in business and government, ranging from investment banking and accounting through to management consultancy and marketing.
Sound knowledge
Bachelor of Commerce students graduate with knowledge based on a foundation of economics, quantitative methods and organisational behaviour. They build professional capabilities through specialised study options, including accounting, actuarial studies, economics, finance, management and marketing.
Professionally accredited
The Bachelor of Commerce allows students to meet accreditation requirements specified by accounting and actuarial professional bodies including:
- CPA Australia
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
- National Institute of Accountants
- Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
- Institute of Actuaries of Australia
- The Finance and Treasury Association gives recognition to finance subjects in the Bachelor of Commerce as part of their membership and accreditation requirements.
- The Finance Department’s Introductory Personal Finance subject appears on the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) Training Register
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A bright future
In 2008 commerce students will enrol in the New Generation Bachelor of Commerce which offers exciting changes to emphasize breadth of study as well as depth. The New Generation degree offers the same options for specialised study and will remain a fully accredited pathway into the accounting and actuarial professions. However, the program will also feature experiences to equip graduates for leadership roles in a rapidly changing world, including international study programs, practical work experience and community leadership.
For full details on the Bachelor of Commerce visit
www.bcom.unimelb.edu.au
For information on the other New Generation Degrees visit:
Arts - www.ba.unimelb.edu.au
Biomedecine - www.bbiomed.unimelb.edu.au
Environments- www.benvs.unimelb.edu.au
Music - www.bmus.unimelb.edu.au
Science - www.bsc.unimelb.edu.au
For information on the Melbourne Model visit http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/courses/melbmodel/index.html
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Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
The honours year is an additional (fourth) year of specialised study in one or two of the following disciplines: accounting, finance, actuarial studies, economics, management, and related areas. It is an integrated program with small classes and an emphasis on research and specialised subject areas.
The honours degree is an entry qualification for a masters degree and a PhD within Australia or overseas. An honours degree with good grades also assists students in obtaining scholarships to undertake higher degrees. BCom Honours graduates are also highly sought after for top career placements and enjoy enhanced career opportunities.
The honours year is open to commerce students and all double degree commerce students. Graduates of other institutions are also welcome to apply.
Further information on the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) is available from the Honours website.
Scholarships
There is a wide range of scholarships available for students commencing the Bachelor of Commerce in 2008. Detailed information is available from the New Generation Bachelor of Commerce website.
Community Access Program (CAP) - Single Subject Enrolment
The Community Access Program (CAP) opens up study opportunities so that everyone has a chance to experience the benefits of expert tuition at the University of Melbourne.
CAP provides an excellent opportunity if you:
- have always had the desire to learn something new;
- have wanted to study but have had to postpone it for one reason or another;
- want to advance your career;
- are a student at the University of Melbourne or another tertiary institution and you wish to pursue an interest outside your current academic program;
- want to enhance your academic record; or
- want to explore a potential area of study before making a commitment to more intensive study.
CAP students attend the same classes as degree students during semester and enjoy borrowing rights at the University libraries.
Students seeking to enrol on a single subject basis should refer to the CAP website.
Transferring to the Bachelor of Commerce
Students may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Commerce either from other University of Melbourne degrees, or from a degree at another institution.
How to apply - mid year (Semester 2) entry
Cross-Institutional Study (Incoming)
Students enrolled in a degree at another institution who wish to undertake subject/s at the University of Melbourne for credit towards their degree at their home institution should apply directly to the Faculty of Economics and Commerce. Guidelines and an application form can be obtained online (PDF, 56kb) or from the Commerce Student Centre .
Cross-Institutional Study (Outgoing)
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Commerce double degree who wish to undertake subject/s at another institution for credit towards their degree at Melbourne should apply directly to the Faculty of Economics and Commerce. Guidelines and an application form can be obtained online (PDF, 52kb) or from the Commerce Student Centre .
Applications to Resume Study
This information applies to students who are seeking to resume study in the Bachelor of Commerce following termination from the University or discontinuation of study.
Applications to Resume Study are available online (PDF, 45kb) or from the Commerce Student Centre.
Information for all CAP, Transfer and Cross-Institutional applicants:
Credit policy
Students who wish to obtain credit for previous study, including students transferring courses, must do so at the time of application. Please refer to the Faculty of Economics and Commerce credit policy.
Access Melbourne
If you have issues of long term disadvantage and have applied to study through VTAC, you may be eligible for entry through Access Melbourne, the University’s Special Entry Scheme. Further information on Access Melbourne is avialable from the Access Melbourne website.
Fee Options
Further information on fee options is available at the university's Future Students > Tuition Fees pages.
*Williams, R and VanDyke, N (2006) Rating Major Disciplines in Australia: Perceptions and Reality. Melbourne: Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research. (PDF 334 KB)