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Macquarie University (MQU)

Sydney , New South Wales ,Australia

Bachelor of Commerce

In today's fast-moving and complex business environment, a comprehensive understanding of all business functions, in combination with a set of practical skills, will enable you to succeed as an in-demand business professional.

This degree will prepare you to become a business professional in a wide range of careers. You'll study a set of extensive and integrated foundation units that will orient you to business, and then you'll complete one or two majors to develop depth in your chosen discipline.

KEY FEATURES

  • You can choose from 13 majors to develop specialist knowledge in a chosen discipline, or combine two majors to expand your options.
  • This degree provides a blend of theory and applied knowledge. The critical-thinking, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills you'll acquire are highly sought after by employers.
  • You’ll have opportunities to get real-world experience with leading Australian organisations through internships, as well as the option of studying overseas with partner universities. 
  • You’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including our Finance Decision Lab and incubator. 
  • You’ll have the opportunity to grow your network with our international student exchange program – you can take a short-term exchange with one of more than 150 partner universities across the globe.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our multi-award-winning Global Leadership Program, where you’ll develop the skills required to be a collaborative, consultative global leader – all skills valued by employers.
  • Your learning will be enhanced by our location in Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, which is brimming with collaborative, internship and employment opportunities. 
  • Macquarie Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), so you’ll be studying with a globally recognised institution. AACSB recognises the School wide focus on excellence in teaching, research, curriculum development and student learning. 
  • Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for teaching quality and student support in business and management (QILT, 2017).

MAJORS
Choose from the following options:

  • Accounting
  • Business Analytics
  • Business Information Systems
  • Business Statistics
  • Cyber Security Governance
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing and Consumer Insights
  • Marketing Management

Campus Information

North Ryde

Sydney New South Wales 2109 Australia

Accreditation

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 7

Application Process

More Information Required
4 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
0 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
7 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Studying hard and getting great marks doesn’t guarantee you a job. Most employers expect applicants to be skilled and experienced in the workplace. Working while you study is an excellent way to build your employability skills and gain life experience.

Why does it?
Employers appreciate any full-time, casual, or part-time experience like working in hospitality or retail, on a reception desk, or even in construction.  They value this kind of experience because it shows that you can be responsible and professional. Working while you study builds professional skills that are essential for professional roles:

  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Working independently
  • Showing initiative
  • Communication (verbal and written)

Working on and off-campus
CareerHub is Macquarie’s jobs portal, connecting you with external organizations that offer part-time, casual, full-time employment opportunities as well as internships, cadetships, and volunteer experience.

Finding an on-campus job is often ideal as it centralizes both study and work, but opportunities on-campus are limited. Opportunities can be found here:

  • Campus Life manages the university's Sport and Aquatic Centre, Food and Shopping, Children's Services, Event Planning, and more.
  • For other administrative, professional, and academic-related opportunities within departments and faculties, visit the university's employment page.

Here is a list of some of our favorite job search websites for opportunities across multiple industries.

PSW Opportunity

After completion of Bachelor's degree student is eligible for 2 years PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Academic Entry Requirements
Academic Qualifications
To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:
 
A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
A recognised university Foundation course
A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution
 
IELTS Academic
Level of English Overall Reading Writing Listening Speaking For Admission To
Functional 5.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 Standard Foundation Program
Vocational 6.0 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 Intensive Program, Undergraduate Certificates, or Diplomas
Competent 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 Most undergraduate or postgraduate courses
Proficient 7.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 Master of Business Administration
Global Master of Business Administration
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
Graduate Certificate of Editing and Electronic Publishing
Graduate Certificate of Global Business Practice
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
7.0 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 Bachelor of Clinical Science
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
Bachelor of Laws
Juris Doctor
Master of Creative Writing
7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Master of Clinical Audiology
Master of Clinical Neuropsychology
Master of Clinical Psychology
Master of Organisational Psychology
Master of Professional Psychology
Master of Speech and Language Pathology
Graduate Certificate of Early Childhood
Advanced 7.5 7.0 7.0 8.0 8.0 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Master of Inclusive and Special Education
Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years)
Master of Teaching (Primary)
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Graduate Certificate of Inclusive and Special Education
Graduate Diploma of Inclusive and Special Education