Opportunities for professional accreditation exist in accounting, banking and finance, computing, economics, human resources management, marketing and operations research. Graduates would be employable in the investment and financial planning industries, merchant banking, stockbroking, banking and financial services. Subject to the units undertaken, this degree will meet the educational entrance requirements for Senior Associate Status of the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance. The degree provides a sound foundation in all aspects of business with the flexibility to allow students to develop one or more specific areas of expertise within the overall area of business. Through core units that are common to all business students, students explore a wide range of fields in the commercial environment, covering Accounting, Computing, Communication, Management, Law, Statistics and Economics, and then students study in their chosen majors.
Students can also choose to study double majors and choose electives from other faculties.
The General Commerce major is ideal for students wanting a solid foundation in commerce but who are not seeking membership of a professional body. The Faculty also offers double majors to combine with those available in Bachelor of Business. The computer software development major allows you to develop skills in programming, systems analysis and design and information systems management and networks. Study in this major emphasises practical applications which are relevent to business and industry. Since this is a specialist computing course, many students and employers prefer the title of Bachelor of Information Technology.