BP357 - Bachelor of Commerce
Plan: BP357 - Bachelor of Commerce
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Bachelor of Commerce
Award abbreviation: BCom
Total credit points: 288
Career: UGRD
Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Location: AUSCY City Campus
Owning school: CoBL College Office (610P)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-business-and-law
ASCED code: 089999
CRICOS code: 115036K
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Bachelor of Commerce program is a comprehensive offering that provides a broad understanding of business competencies across various disciplines and a critical perspective on emerging technologies in commerce. The program aligns with today's employers' expectations and fosters a lifelong learning culture.
The foundation courses (ECON1615 Principles of the Economy, MKTG1511 Value-driven Marketing, ISYS3468 Enterprise AI and Business Analytics, BUSM2729 Responsible Leadership and Enterprise, BUSM2728 International Business in the Digital Era, INTE1063 Digital Business Security and Risk Management, BAFI3254 Financial Instruments and Technologies, LAW2442 Business Law) aim to instil the necessary skills for leadership in the business world impacted by emerging technologies. The program is designed to support your career aspirations in operational, managerial, and consulting roles.
This program allows you to tailor your coursework to align with your specific interests and career goals through the completion of a major with a complimentary minor (or any four courses from the minors), and two university electives. You will gain in-depth knowledge in fundamental business areas through the study of one of the following majors: International Business, Marketing Technology, Quantitative Economics and Finance, Enterprise AI and Business Analytics, or Cybersecurity Law and Governance.
The program emphasises technology and leadership, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the evolving global business environment effectively. Through your studies, you will learn to understand the effects of technologies on global commerce; develop strategies for real-world commerce contexts; analyse cultural and diversity frameworks to promote inclusion; apply critical thinking to tackle business issues using emerging technologies; and use leadership skills to contribute to organisational change.
You will engage in various applied activities and industry-partnered learning experiences throughout the program. These experiences will enhance your ability to interpret business information, analyse complex issues, and develop sustainable strategies. You will participate in workshops and online activities that require critical analysis and problem-solving. The Bachelor of Commerce also provides a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience via the course BUSM2726 Navigating Australian Commerce in the Digital Age, where you gain industry insights and learnings through guided conversations with corporate leaders and workplace visits. You will be provided a real-world learning journey to complement discipline theory and strengthen your understanding of how commerce operates in Australia, including C-suite position (CEO, CIO, CTO, COO, CFO, etc) issues and priorities and what is required of a commercial leader in the digital world.
The program's capstone experience (BUSM2727 Future of Commerce Project) involves a significant project where you will address evolving and future commerce opportunities and challenges (such as those concerning the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and technological innovations). You will apply your discipline knowledge and critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop a comprehensive project proposal that provides innovative solutions to an authentic commerce problem raised by a specific client that can add value to the client’s organisation in an ethical and sustainable manner. This course emphasises data-driven decision-making where you will locate and analyse data to identify future commerce trends and generate insights to inform decision-making. You will be given the opportunity to research, integrate, critically reflect on and consolidate what you have learnt throughout the Bachelor of Commerce program preparing you for real-world challenges in the business world.
You will be ready for employment or further study after completing this program. RMIT University offers pathways from this degree into higher levels of learning if you choose to continue your education.
Graduates typically find employment in various sectors, including finance, marketing, management, international business, and more. They work in diverse roles, such as financial analysts, marketing managers, business consultants, cybersecurity consultants, business analyst, data architect and operations consultants.
The delivery of this program is blended comprising of face-to-face and online learning.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Credit will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT University Credit Policy. Students enrolled in RMIT programs are required to complete a minimum amount of study in an RMIT program to be eligible for an award.
Applicants who have completed studies or have partially completed a similar program at another institution (with entry criteria similar to this program) may be accepted with some credits or exemptions being granted towards this program. Please refer to the RMIT website for more information on how to apply for credit.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for RPL. These arrangements may be subject to change.
Pathways
Credit pathways between RMIT University VE programs, Higher Education Diplomas & Associate Degrees in the same or related discipline, may enable you upon successful completion of a lower level qualification, at the required standard for admission, to apply for advanced standing in a higher-level qualification. Please note, any advanced standing received may reduce the choice of majors and minors available in the program.
Credit pathways between RMIT University programs may enable you upon graduating from an RMIT University qualification to apply for advanced standing in a higher-level qualification. The Bachelor of Commerce provides specific options for research pathways. Students interested in a career in research have an option to apply for BH064 Bachelor of Business (Honours) or Higher Degree by Research program. For more information about admissions and credit please refer to the RMIT University Admission and Credit Policies.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Entrance requirements
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., GPA (including any adjustment factors).
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. Previous fail grades in similar courses may affect your eligibility. You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your GPA.
Applicants with recent secondary education (current and within the past two years)
Minimum ATAR required for entry is 80.
Successful completion of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), or equivalent qualification.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
- a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or
- a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL); or
- equivalent studies.
AND
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
- a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics; or
- equivalent studies.
Vocational Education and Training study applicants:
Successful completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or equivalent overseas qualification.
English Prerequisite
Maths Prerequisite (Domestic and International)
Completed equivalent subject/s in Maths.
Higher Education Diploma (cognate AQF5) applicants:
Successful completion of at least four courses (0.5 EFTSL) at a cognate Higher Education Diploma (AQF5) level qualification, or equivalent, with:
- Domestic applicant - GPA converted to clearly-in ATAR; with no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree; or
- International applicant - GPA converted to 3.0; with no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree.
English Prerequisite
Maths Prerequisite (Domestic and International)
One Higher Education (AQF5+) subject in Maths.
Associate Degree (cognate AQF6) applicants:
Applicants who have successfully completed the equivalent of at least four courses (0.5 EFTSL) in a cognate Australian Associate Degree, or equivalent, with:
- Domestic applicant - GPA converted to clearly-in ATAR; with no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree; or
- International applicant - GPA converted to 3.0; with no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree.
English Prerequisite
Maths Prerequisite (Domestic and International)
One Higher Education (AQF5+) subject in Maths.
Applicant with Work and Life Experience:
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) score (including any adjustment factors).
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites.
Work and life experience does not provide any additional consideration for entry to this program. You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
Additiontional information for international onshore applicants:
All non-Australian residents and overseas full-fee paying students are required to meet RMIT English language requirements. For more information on these requirements see English Language Requirements at RMIT.
Additional information for domestic applicants:
You may be eligible for adjustment factors which will be applied to your selection rank.
Available ONLY to Recent Year 12 applicants
School Network Access Program (SNAP)
- The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary participation by giving priority access to RMIT diploma and degree programs to eligible applicants currently studying Year 12 at a SNAP partner school.
Available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 or whose highest qualification is a completed Year 12.
Subject Adjustments
- A study score of 25 in Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Geography, any Information Technology, Legal Studies, any Mathematics, Industry and Enterprise or Psychology equals 1 aggregate point per study.
- A study score of 35 in any English equals 2 aggregate points per study.
- Overall maximum of 5 points.
Regional Adjustments
- RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to Year 12 applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level programs that select primarily on ATAR.
- Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.
Equity access schemes
- Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.
- Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
- If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
- If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.
Elite Athlete Program
The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
Additional information for all applicants:
If you have been excluded from a program due to academic progress you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success.
If you are applying to RMIT through VTAC you can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.
If you are applying direct to RMIT you can upload your completed personal statement via your online direct application.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
This program is not accredited by any professional body.
The Bachelor of Commerce is closely linked to industry. The College of Business and Law has established an Industry Advisory Board (IAB) comprising of high-profile industry representatives. The role of the Board is to ensure the College of Business and Law's links with industry standards and practices remain current. Further, the College of Business and Law’s Industry Advisory Board (IAB) provide input and guidance to the delivery of the program. The program works closely with the committee to bring real-world business experiences to the curriculum, course design, and classroom.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers, printers and group study rooms are available at each Melbourne Library location. You can access the Internet and Library e-resources. You can also access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library. Contact Ask the Library for assistance and further information. http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.
Study Support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, information literacy, referencing, maths and study skills.
For information resources relevant to Business and Law subject areas please refer to https://rmit.libguides.com/business-and-law.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal https://www.rmit.edu.au/students.
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students
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