Our rankings
We are ranked first in Australia and fourth in the world for graduate employability in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020.
Our accounting and finance subjects are ranked top 25 in the world in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2020.
Your global business journey starts here. Our new Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Advanced Studies combined degree allows you to explore your interest in business alongside study in other disciplines from maths to music and tailor your studies for a career in a specialised industry.
When doing the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Advanced Studies, you can complete a second major, combine studies from a range of disciplines, undertake advanced coursework, and get involved in a cross-disciplinary community, professional, research or entrepreneurial project work.
In the Bachelor of Commerce, you will gain a strong commercial grounding in areas such as accounting, economics and business statistics.
In addition to technical development, you will gain critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply your knowledge effectively in the business world. Our core units, Future of Business and Leading and Influencing in Business, have been specifically designed to prepare you for the contemporary workforce, equipping you with leadership and entrepreneurial skills, as well as the tools to develop a global mindset.
Take advantage of our international exchange and industry placement opportunities to graduate with the experience to launch your career in virtually any field, anywhere in the world.
By tailoring your commerce degree with the Bachelor of Advanced Studies you can focus your study on the pursuit of a particular professional qualification. You can also explore different subjects and interests to gain a broad and versatile business education and skills in areas that will benefit your career.
Majors
Building on this foundation, you can choose two majors. At least one major must be chosen from our wide range of business subject areas:
The other may be chosen from business subject areas or the pool of shared majors across the university.
Why study here?
You are required to choose one major from the faculty listing below and a second major either from your faculty options or from our shared pool of majors and minors.
Our degree will provide you with a solid education in areas such as accounting, management and business analytics, as well as effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
Majors:
Minors:
Programs:
All students must complete four degree-core units of study – three 1000-level units and one 2000-level unit. Full-time students must complete all 1000-level core units in the first year of study. All students must complete the core unit BUSS1000 in their first semester of study.
Taken in your final semester of study for each major, our capstone units provide the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge you'll gain throughout your major. We work with our industry partners and alumni to bring real-world experience into the classroom. You will complete a semester-long project developed by our scholars with industry experts and emulating career experiences.
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies.
| Year | Sem | Unit of study | |||
| 1 | 1 | Future of Business | Quantitative Business Analytics | Accounting, Business and Society | Introductory Macroeconomics |
| 2 | OLE: Writing for the Digital World | Accounting and Financial Management | Hollywood: Art, Industry, Entertainment | Economics for Business Decision Making | |
| 2 | 1 | Leading and Influencing in Business | Financial Accounting A | Business Law for Accountants | Corporate Finance I |
| 2 | OLE unit: Digital Influence from Social Media | Management Accounting | Marketing Principles | Corporate Finance II | |
| 3 | 1 | Financial Accounting B | Australian Taxation System | Investments and Portfolio Management | Behavioural Finance |
| 2 | Accounting and Auditing in Practice | Information Systems for Accountants | Trading and Dealing in Security Markets | Finance in Practice | |
| 4 | 1 | Advanced Business A | Advanced Business B | Sustainability Accounting | Personal Finance and Superannuation |
| 2 | Advanced Business Project A (12 credit points) | Industry and Community Project | Business Placement A (internship) | ||
Note: this student is completing the Professional Accounting Program with a finance major. They are completing the coursework stream in advanced studies (4th year).
This is an indicative study plan only, students may choose other majors, minors and electives. For further progression examples for this degree, please refer to the Business School Handbook and the University's Current students website.
Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:
Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.
Mathematics. Other assumed knowledge depends on the first-year subjects selected.
Mathematics (an equivalent of band 4 in the NSW HSC subject Mathematics* or band E3 in Mathematics Extension 1 or 2) from 2019, if you are completing a senior secondary (year 12) qualification in Australia. For details including equivalent requirements for other qualifications, visit Mathematics course prerequisites.
*The subject requirement refers to Mathematics (not Mathematics General or Mathematics Standard), or Mathematics Advanced which will be first examined in the NSW HSC in 2020.
If you've already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study.
Most subject areas within the Bachelor of Commerce allow for students to take part in the Business School's student exchange program. The program involves you attending a host university overseas for a period of time (usually one or two semesters) before returning to complete your studies in Sydney. The program is literally a swap of students between the universities, which means you can undertake approved overseas study and have the credits you achieve there count towards your degree at Sydney.
The Business School also has an Industry Placement Program, which offers a unit of study that you can credit towards your degree. Highly coveted by students, acceptance into the program's unit of study is competitive. The unit provides a preparation course before you enter the work placement for nine weeks. At the end of your placement, you are assessed based on a work-learning journal, your preparation of a business report that integrates your prior learning with your industry experience, and a presentation with the other students enrolled in the program.
The University of Sydney Business School is actively involved in quality assurance and accreditation activities aimed at further enhancing the quality of our teaching, research and community-related programs. We strive for excellence and this has earned us the top international accreditations available to business schools and enabled us to forge strategic alliances.
These include the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), EQUIS the quality assurance arm of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), and CEMS the Global Alliance in Management Education. The Business School is the only Australian business school to be admitted to CEMS, which is a prestigious alliance of 17 renowned European business schools, nine non-European academic institutions, and 60 of the world's leading multinational corporations.
Professional accreditations
For certain career options, external accreditation is a requirement for entering the workforce. Further accreditations are available to students who complete the requirements and meet eligibility criteria for the following:
Refer to the Business School (Undergraduate) Handbook or Business School website for further details.
The dedicated Careers and Employer Relations Office (CEO) in the Business School provides access to advise, resources and a wide range of opportunities and employer activities in the corporate and public sectors.
Indicative Undergraduate Student Contribution Amount
The student contribution amount for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact student contribution that you pay will depend on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course, and the specific units of study in which you enrol. For further information about how to calculate your specific total student contribution, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website.
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each year of your period of study (subject to a Commonwealth specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental costs
Please note that for some courses there are additional costs in addition to the student contribution. Some of these additional costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protective clothing, and equipment. Please consult the University's web page for more information: https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html.
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/JCB surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
Indicative International Tuition Fees for Undergraduate Students
The tuition fee for international undergraduate students is an indication of the fees payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount. For further information about how to calculate your specific total tuition fees, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Combined undergraduate degree tuition fees
For international students, for combined undergraduate degrees, a single indicative course tuition fee applies for the duration of your study in the combined degree, regardless of the units of study that are undertaken as part of your combined degree. Importantly, the single indicative course tuition fee is subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your study in the combined degree.
Additional incidental costs and health insurance
For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the tuition fees. Some of these incidental costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protective clothing, and equipment. Further information about these costs is available from https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html. In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through a government approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government. Further information is available from https://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/living-costs/health-insurance.html.
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/JCB surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
Minh Tri Nguyen
Bachelor of Commerce (Business Information Systems and Finance)
“I’ve had a lot of freedom to try a variety of electives and majors that I’ve been interested in. The soft skills and technical knowledge that I’ve developed at university have been really useful during my industry placement at Macquarie Group. It’s been extremely rewarding to be able to apply the skills that I’ve been taught in the classroom to the real world.”
