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La Trobe University’s Bachelor of Commerce is a dynamic, professionally aligned business program that combines a strong foundation in commercial knowledge with digital and practical capabilities. Students develop a broad understanding of how organisations operate and evolve, preparing them to contribute across a wide range of business functions. The program is designed with flexibility, allowing students to tailor their study through majors, minors, and electives, while developing industry-ready skills through practical learning experiences.
University Rankings:
Top 300 globally in Business and Management – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Top 20 in Australia for graduate employability – QS Graduate Employability Rankings
Course Overview (Sample):
Year 1: Academic Integrity Module, Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education Sustainability, Fundamentals of Finance, Data Analytics Concepts, Economic Issues and Public Policy, along with your major and minors/ electives
Year 2: Analyse and Ideate, Introduction to Business and Company Law, along with your major and minors/ electives
Year 3: Evaluate and Negotiate, along with your major and minors/ electives
Majors Available: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing
Customisation Options:
Minors from business or other disciplines
Electives from across the university
Second Major (space permitting)
Internships & Industry Projects:
Gain practical experience through work placements and consulting opportunities
Live Business Cases:
Solve real-world commercial challenges in collaboration with partner organisations
Global Exchange & Study Abroad:
Participate in international programs across La Trobe’s global network
Career Support:
Access to one-on-one career coaching, employer connections, and employability workshops
Graduate Employability:
Ranked among Australia’s top 20 for graduate employment
Postgraduate Pathways:
Eligible for La Trobe’s Master of Commerce, MBA, or other postgraduate business degrees
Professional Accreditation:
Accounting Major: CPA Australia, CA ANZ, ACCA
Finance Major: Recognised by FINSIA
Career Growth:
Develop lifelong skills in data analysis, critical thinking, and cross-cultural communication
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.IELTS (Academic): Overall 6.0 with no individual band less than 6.0Scholarships availableAfter completing 1 year of full-time study, you can exit with a Diploma in BusinessYour personal details, academic qualifications (predicted works too), a personal statement, evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications), a reference and employment history are required for applications.StudyFlex course: At least one third of its subjects on campus or online and/or at least two StudyFlex majors - that is two eight-subject sequences that offer at least half of their subjects on campus or online.Study abroad options availableAccountantFinancial analystBusiness consultantEconomistMarketing specialistManagement consultantEntrepreneur
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