Commerce Courses

At its very core, commerce is the exchange of goods and services or in other words, buying and selling. This makes it a fundamental concept in business, and individuals who want to acquire and develop the skills and knowledge that will help them succeed in the business environment can benefit from a commerce degree.
 
 

Highlighted courses and degrees in commerce

Commerce courses are usually taken at the undergraduate study level over the course of three to four years, and result in a Bachelor of Commerce qualification. Core subjects in commerce degree programs include mathematics, accounting, economics, commercial law, statistics and finance. Most programs offer an option to major, specialise or earn a double degree in other areas of business such as management, marketing and international business.
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Entry Requirements for Degrees in Commerce

Entrance into a commerce degree program will require proof of secondary school completion and/ or standardised test scores. Some programs may also require recommendation letters and admissions interviews. Other considerations include participation in extracurricular activities and evident proficiency in mathematics.

If you do not meet the entry requirements you may want to consider a pathway course.

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Career Options

After completing a commerce course, graduates are expected to have gained considerable skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis, problem solving and decision-making. Career opportunities include auditor, financial advisor, financial planner, business systems analysis and management consultant.

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