The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2024, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| BPCOMMER-09 | Bachelor of Commerce |
(1) The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.
(1) The Dalyell stream is available in the Bachelor of Commerce.
(2) Completion of a stream is not a requirement of the Bachelor of Commerce.
(3) The requirements for the completion of the Dalyell stream are as specified in Table D of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees and section 6 of these resolutions.
(1) Candidates in the Bachelor of Commerce will be under the supervision of the University of Sydney Business School throughout.
(2) The Dean of the University of Sydney Business School shall exercise authority in any matter concerned with the Bachelor of Commerce combined degrees not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.
(1) Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. Admission prerequisites set by the Academic Board must be met where applicable. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule and Coursework Policy.
(2) Admission to the Dalyell stream requires achievement of a minimum tertiary admission rank (ATAR) set by joint agreement of the Deans and Heads of School and Deans of University schools of all the faculties and University schools administering degrees offering the Dalyell stream, or equivalent.
(1) The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Commerce are set out in:
(a) Table A for the Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Commerce;
(b) Table S of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees; and
(c) Table O of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees.
(d) For students enrolled in the Dalyell stream, Table D of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees.
(2) Bachelor of Commerce
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Commerce, a candidate must complete 144 credit points, comprising:
(a) 24 credit points of core units of study as set out in Table A;
(b) a major (48 credit points) or program listed in section 7 below and specified in Table A;
(c) a minor (36 credit points) or second major (48 credit points) as listed and specified in Table A or Table S;
(d) for students not enrolled in the Dalyell stream, a minimum of 6 credit points of units of study in the Open Learning Environment as listed in Table O;
(e) for students enrolled in the Dalyell stream, a minimum of 12 credit points of Dalyell units of study as specified in Table D; and
(f) where appropriate, elective units from Table A for the Bachelor of Commerce, or Table S, Table O or, for students enrolled in the Dalyell stream, Table D.
(g) Students previously but no longer enrolled in the Dalyell stream who have completed at least 6 credit points of Dalyell units of study are not required to complete any units of study in the Open Learning Environment.
(1) Bachelor of Commerce
(a) Completion of a major or program from Table A and a minor or second major from Table A or Table S is a requirement of the Bachelor of Commerce.
(2) Requirements for programs, majors and minors
(a) A program, major and minor are as defined in the Learning and Teaching Policy.
(b) The requirements for completion of programs, majors and minors are as set out in Table A and Table S.
(c) Units of study higher than 1000-level contributing towards one program, major or minor may not contribute towards any other program, major or minor completed except where a unit is listed as core for both course components.
(3) The programs, majors and minors available in Table A for the Bachelor of Commerce are:
| Programs | Majors | Minors |
|---|---|---|
Professional Accounting |
Accounting, Governance and Regulation | Accounting, Governance and Regulation |
| Banking | ||
| Business Analytics | Business Analytics | |
| Digital Business | Digital Business | |
| Business Law | Business Law | |
| Finance | Finance | |
| Human Resource Management and Employment Relations | Human Resource Management and Employment Relations | |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | |
| Global Business | Global Business | |
| Management and Leadership | Management and Leadership | |
| Marketing | Marketing |
(4) The minors and majors available as second majors in the Bachelor of Commerce are as listed in Table A and Table S.
(1) Full time students must enrol in all 1000-level degree core units of study within the first year of enrolment in the order listed in Table A.
(2) Part time students must enrol in all 1000-level degree core units of study within the first two years of enrolment in the order listed in Table A.
(3) Progression within a major, minor or program:
Enrolment and progression within a major, minor or program is governed by progression rules specified for that component in the relevant Table.
(4) Progression within the Dalyell stream
(a) With the permission of the Dalyell Program Director, candidates in the Dalyell stream may attempt units at higher levels than the usual sequence through a program, major or minor.
(b) Candidates must achieve a Cross-Semester Average Mark (CSAM) at a level determined by joint agreement of the Deans and Heads of School and Deans of University schools of all the faculties and University school administering degrees offering the Dalyell stream in each year of study or over each 48 credit point block to continue in the Dalyell stream.
(c) Candidates who do not maintain a CSAM at the level determined by joint agreement of the Deans and Heads of School and Deans of University schools of all the faculties and University schools administering degrees offering the Dalyell stream may continue in any other major, minor, program or stream into which they were admitted, but will not remain in the Dalyell stream.
(d) Candidates enrolled in the Dalyell stream who do not satisfy requirements for the Dalyell stream but who otherwise meet requirements for the award course in which they are enrolled will graduate from the award course without the Dalyell stream.
(1) Honours is available for students who meet the applicable admission requirements as a Bachelor Honours degree, after completion of the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce as specified in section 6.
(1) The Bachelor of Commerce is awarded at Pass level.
(1) Cross-institutional study is available in this course under the conditions specified in the Resolutions of the University of Sydney Business School.
(1) The Business School encourages candidates in this course to participate in international mobility programs as set out in the Resolutions of the University of Sydney Business School.
(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature on or after 1 January 2027.
(1) Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2027 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.
