Bachelor of Commerce via Diploma of Commerce
Macquarie University
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Bachelor of Commerce via the Diploma of Commerce is a direct pathway into the Bachelor of Commerce.
Take the first step toward your future by undertaking the Diploma of Commerce. This diploma is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree and will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of accounting, business statistics, economics, finance, management and marketing.
If you successfully complete the diploma, you'll progress directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce without losing any time, as you’ll receive credit for the units you complete in the diploma.
Once you enter the Bachelor of Commerce, you’ll be prepared to become a business professional in a wide range of careers. You’ll study a set of extensive and integrated foundation units that will orient you to commerce and business, followed by one or two majors to develop depth and specialisation in your chosen discipline. You’ll also acquire a set of sought-after employability skills – data literacy, business analysis, teamwork, communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, critical thinking and a global mindset, among others – all key competencies that today’s top employers regard extremely highly.
Areas of study
Accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing.
Career opportunities
Refer to 300202 Bachelor of Applied Finance, 300215 Bachelor of Economics, 300221 Bachelor of Commerce, 300223 Bachelor of Professional Accounting, 300239 Bachelor of Actuarial Studies.
Fees and charges
Visit the Macquarie University website for current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Standard 2. For progression into Bachelor of Actuarial Studies: Mathematics Advanced (Band 3) and above is required to enrol in the core mathematics unit.
Guaranteed selection rank: 60.00
Alternatively, you must achieve a minimum overall average mark of 60 in the HSC exams or interstate equivalent. Other factors, including your ATAR and other attempted studies, are taken into consideration with your average mark. Achieving the average mark does not guarantee you an offer. Only relevant state Board-approved academic subjects are included when reviewing your average.
Applicants with work and life experience
If you're a non-school applicant without adequate formal education, but you have informal learning or relevant work experience, you can submit a portfolio and additional information by the relevant application closing date for alternative entry pathway consideration. Portfolio entry application.
Other applicants
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this degree on the Macquarie University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
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- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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