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Bachelor of Commerce (B-COM) // Course structure
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Course structure
The Bachelor of Commerce requires the successful completion of 300 points including at least 225 points of commerce discipline subjects and at least 50 points of breadth subjects.
There are compulsory requirements at each level, a compulsory quantitative requirement, and requirements for majoring in a commerce discipline.
Level 1
- A minimum of 87.5 points must be taken at Level 1
- A maximum of 125 points may be taken at Level 1
- A maximum of 37.5 points of breadth may be taken at Level 1
Students admitted to a Graduate Degree Package (GDP) to the Master of Engineering and Chancellors Scholars who intend to apply for the Master of Engineering will be exempt from this Level 1 breadth maximum, as the following four Level 1 subjects will need to be taken to meet the pathway requirements: MAST10006 Calculus 2, MAST10007 Linear Algebra, and two first year Science subjects. (Note: Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra may not be required for certain engineering streams)
Level 1 compulsory subjects:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ECON10004 | Introductory Microeconomics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ECON10003 | Introductory Macroeconomics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ACCT10001 | Accounting Reports and Analysis |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
FNCE10002 | Principles of Finance |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Level 2
A minimum of 62.5 points of commerce subjects must be taken at Level 2, including the compulsory subject:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MGMT20001 | Organisational Behaviour |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Note: Students who commenced pre-2011 are not subject to the 62.5 point minimum.
Level 3
A minimum of 75 points must be taken at Level 3
IMPORTANT: At least 50 points of Level 3 commerce subjects must be completed at the University of Melbourne
Remaining Points
The remaining 75 points must be comprised of one of the following combinations:
- 25 points of commerce electives and 50 points of breadth
- 12.5 points of commerce electives and 62.5 points of breadth
- 75 points of breadth
Note: Students may not complete more than 37.5 breadth points at Level 1 unless they have been admitted to the Graduate Degree Package (GDP) to the Master of Engineering, or they are Chancellors Scholars and have informed the Faculty (via Stop 1) that they intend to apply for the Master of Engineering.
COMPULSORY QUANTITATIVE REQUIREMENT
There are two ways to satisfy the quantitative requirement of the course:
Option 1 - Standard Path:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ECON10005 | Quantitative Methods 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND one level 2 quantitative subject from the list below:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ECON20003 | Quantitative Methods 2 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ECOM20001 | Econometrics 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MGMT20005 | Business Decision Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MKTG20004 | Market and Business Research | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Option 2 - Mathematics Path:
Two level 2 subjects are taken in second year:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MAST20005 | Statistics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND one of:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MAST20006 | Probability for Statistics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST20004 | Probability |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
(Students pursuing actuarial studies must complete MAST20004)
Students who opt to complete the mathematics path, do not complete Quantitative Methods 1 and 2. They may, if they wish, complete any of:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ECOM20001 | Econometrics 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MGMT20005 | Business Decision Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MKTG20004 | Market and Business Research | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students who complete the mathematics path are still required to complete 62.5 points of level-2 commerce subjects; the mathematics subjects are counted as breadth.
The level 1 prerequisites for the mathematics path subjects above are as follows:
Students with a study score of 25 or above in units 3/4 VCE Mathematical Methods (or equivalent):
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MAST10005 | Calculus 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST10006 | Calculus 2 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST10007 | Linear Algebra |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Students with a study score of 29 or above in units 3/4 VCE Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent):
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MAST10006 | Calculus 2 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST10007 | Linear Algebra |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Students with a study score of 36 or above in units 3/4 VCE Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent):
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MAST10021 | Calculus 2: Advanced | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST10022 | Linear Algebra: Advanced | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students with a study score of 38 or above in units 3/4 VCE Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent):
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MAST10008 | Accelerated Mathematics 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST10009 | Accelerated Mathematics 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
It is recommended that students not pursuing actuarial studies meet the prerequisites for MAST20006 Probability for Statistics and MAST20004 Probability by enrolling in MAST10006 Calculus 2 and MAST10007 Linear Algebra, even if they meet prerequisites for MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics 1 and MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2. Students intending to pursue actuarial studies will take the mathematics path and enrol in MAST20004 Probability.
Which Quantitative Subjects?
The choice of quantitative subjects will depend on your chosen field/s of study, your level of ability and interest in mathematics and the subjects in which you wish to enrol later in your degree.
Through the mathematics path, it is possible to satisfy the quantitative requirement of the course by taking mathematics subjects as breadth. This option is suitable for students who enjoy mathematics and have strong mathematical skills.
In deciding which quantitative subjects to take, you should check the prerequisites of the level-2 and level-3 subjects you wish to take to ensure you make the most appropriate choice.
MAJORS
Students must complete at least one major within the BCom, and may complete up to two majors. With the exception of the economics major, a major requires the completion of 3 specified subjects at level 3. To view the majors and relevant subject options, please refer to the Majors section.
Breadth in the Bachelor of Commerce
Breadth studies are those subjects chosen from outside the Faculty of Business and Economics. Students may take all of their 50 - 75 breadth points in one or more breadth disciplines. You can select subjects of your choice, or follow a breadth track: a set of complementary breadth subjects in various disciplines.
Note: Certain breadth subjects in law or mathematics must be taken to gain accounting or actuarial accreditation. Students pursuing an approved engineering breadth sequence or accreditation in actuarial studies should see 'special arrangements' below.
To view breadth subjects for this course, please refer to the Breadth Options section below.
Breadth subjects not available for Bachelor of Commerce students: any subjects offered by the Departments of Accounting, Economics, Finance and Marketing and Management and the Centre for Actuarial Studies cannot be taken as breadth subjects (even if expressly available as a breadth subject for students based in another degree).
Special arrangements
Students commencing in 2010 - 2016 who are pursuing an approved engineering breadth sequence in the civil, electrical, mechanical or software streams will undertake 112.5 points of breadth and 187.5 commerce points.
Students pursuing accreditation in actuarial studies will take 75 – 87.5 points of breadth, including two breadth subjects that are neither mathematics nor statistics.
Students enrolled in the Graduate Degree Package to the Master of Engineering, and Chancellors Scholars who intend to apply for the Master of Engineering, will be permitted to take up to four specific Level 1 breadth subjects to meet the pathway requirements.
Progression
Students must complete 50 points of study at one year-level before proceeding to the next year-level.
Concurrent Diplomas
Certain breadth subjects may be cross-credited toward a concurrent diploma. These diplomas offer specialised study in a range of areas:
- Diploma in Computing
- Diploma in Languages
- Diploma in Mathematical Sciences
- Diploma in Music
Commencing students interested in pursuing a diploma should seek advice from both Stop 1 and the owning faculty of the diploma.
Breadth requirements
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Last updated: 16 February 2025