Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce

A double degree you can take around the world

Gain an international perspective on the business world while preparing for multi-faceted leadership roles around the world with a Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce at Bond University in Australia. Both internationally recognised, the Bachelor of Business will give you experience in ideation, creation, validation and execution of a business in our brand new Commercialisation Centre, complementing the financial side of business you will learn in the Bachelor of Commerce.

During this program you will have the opportunity to gain Bloomberg certification and unlock your potential for more job opportunities. Recognised worldwide, completion of the program certifies that the individual has attained a high level of competency in using the Bloomberg Professional Service.

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Take your idea from the classroom to the boardroom

The Bond Business Accelerator (BBA) is the ultimate incubator for early stage start-ups, combining the essential ingredients of formal training, practical skills, high level mentoring and investor introductions that will transform your idea into a fully-fledged commercial entity. Find out more.

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Key features

Bond is the only university in Australia with 40 Bloomberg terminals, providing you with unparalleled access to real live data
Smaller classes and personal mentoring – learn in groups of around 20 to 30, delivering more interaction and more support
Bond Business degrees are internationally recognised and accredited worldwide

About the program

This combined degree allows students to complete their program in a shorter duration than completing back-to-back single degrees. Individually, both degrees equip students to think creatively and critically, problem-solve, communicate professionally, work collaboratively, make ethical and responsible business decisions, and work effectively in a global context that is increasingly uncertain and complex. Show more

The variety of possible career alternatives offered through the Bachelor of Business is found in the scope of majors on offer. These include Entrepreneurship and Innovation, International Business, Management, Marketing, Marketing Communication, and Tourism Management. Students are also encouraged to complete an internship, and/or undertake study abroad opportunities or a study tour to further augment this highly experiential program.

The Bachelor of Commerce degree is more technical and discipline-focused and aims to prepare students for a career as a professional in a specific field. This degree is designed to develop students’ financial competencies, business analytic and decision-making skills and collaboration skills through experiential learning and authentic assessment tasks relevant to the choice of major. Students complete a major which specifically prepares them for a professional career in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Big Data, Economics or Finance fields. By undertaking a specified set of subjects according to their chosen discipline, Bachelor of Commerce students graduating with an Accounting, Actuarial Science or Finance major are generally eligible to pursue professional qualifications offered by their field’s governing bodies. Show less

Mode	On Campus
Duration	8 semesters (2 years 8 months)
Starting semesters	January 2020 May 2020 September 2020 January 2021 May 2021 September 2021 January 2022 May 2022 September 2022
Program type	Bachelors Degree
Study area	Business and Commerce
Program code	BB-11058
CRICOS code	088305M
Credit for prior study	For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected]

Professional outcomes

The Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Commerce will prepare you for roles in:

Accounting
Advertising
Banking
Financial Planning
Economics
Human Resources
Information Technology
Investments
Marketing
Public Relations
Stockbroking
Research

Structure and subjects

The Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Commerce program comprises 32 subjects, as follows:

University core subjects (3)

Plus: CORE11-004 Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement

Faculty core subjects (12)

ACCT11-100 Accounting for Decision Making
ACCT12-111 Accounting Information Systems
BUSN13-331 Business Model Generation
BUSN13-332 Business Model Execution
ECON11-100 Principles of Economics
ECON12-200 Econometrics
FINC12-200 Fundamentals of Finance
LAWS10-100 Business Law
MGMT13-305 Human Resource Management
MKTG11-100 Marketing
STAT11-112 Quantitative Methods
Alternate Choice 1: You must complete one of the following two subjects:
- ACCT12-200 Cost Management Systems
- FINC12-201 Financial Applications and Quantitative Analysis

Please note

Alternate Choice 1: ACCT major students must select ACCT12-200, FINC major students must select FINC12-201

Business Major (6)

Students must choose one (1) of the following six subject Business majors.

Commerce Major (6)

Students must choose one (1) of the following six subject Commerce majors.

Electives (5)

Students must choose Five (5) general elective subjects.
General elective – A subject that may be chosen from any subject on offer across the University provided requisites, enrolment restrictions and any other faculty requirements have been met.

You are also encouraged to complete a business minor to diversify your skills and enhance your employability.

Minors

A minor is a set of subjects that are sufficient to establish proficiency in a discipline without having to take all of the subjects that a major would take. All minors in the Bond Business School are available to Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Actuarial Science students.

A list of Minors is available here

Please visit BBS Program Structure and Sequencing for guidance on study plans

Students may also choose one of the following opportunities to use one or more of your elective subjects or part of a Major to have an international experience or an Internship opportunity provided you meet the requirements. Please discuss with the Enrolment Advisor in the Student Business Centre.

Study Tour
The Study Tour requires approval from the Faculty. (Please note that Additional Costs are associated with this subject).
Business Internship
The Internship requires a GPA credit average and requires approval from the Faculty with an application to the Career Development Centre.
Individual Study Topic
The Individual Study Topic is only available in exceptional circumstances and requires Program Director's approval.

Important note for first semester students

You will be registered in the Bond Business Mentoring Program designed for all new undergraduate students; please be advised the first scheduled gathering is in the Bond Business School orientation, If you require further information please email [email protected]

Program fees

The below fees are based on an average per semester cost, fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester:

2020 fees: $20,040 per semester (based on 4 subjects per semester)

When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than if you went to another university.

This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.

Find out your financing options and other living costs to consider.

Admission criteria

Academic requirements

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Applicants must meet the University's general minimum admission criteria.

The following table provides comparative information for those domestic students admitted into this program wholly or partly on the basis of OP/ATAR in January semester 2019.

ATAR based offers only, across all offer rounds	ATAR (OP in QLD) (Excluding adjustment factors)	Selection Rank (ATAR/OP plus any adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer	OP2/ATAR 98	97
Median rank to receive an offer	OP7/ATAR 88	87
Lowest rank to receive an offer	OP10/ATAR 79	79

Visit our student profile if you are interested in the profile of all students who commenced undergraduate study at the Faculty in the January semester 2019.

International Secondary School students

For more information for International Students, including the International Baccalaureate, please go to the International Secondary School equivalency page.

Alternative entry pathways

For those applicants who do not currently have the required academic qualifications, there are a number of alternative entry pathways:

Bond University Tertiary Preparation programs
Bond University Diploma programs
Other institutional Tertiary Preparation Programs
Vocational education and training qualifications (Certificate IV and above)
Prior higher education experience (at this university or another)
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Professional or para-professional qualifications/experience
Employment experience verified by a statement of service from the employer stating the position title and length of service and a very brief statement on the tasks undertaken.

For more information on what is required please visit our how to apply page.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

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How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.

What our academics say

“This combined degree gives you the best possible career choices. Not only will you gain entrepreneurial and business development skills, you will also become a discipline specialist in accounting, finance, or economics. Having these skillsets and abilities will make you a person of influence no matter which side of the boardroom table you choose to be on."