Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours)

Graduates of the Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours) will have:

1. Theoretical and specialist technical knowledge in areas such as personal and corporate finance, sustainable development, financial markets and behaviour, investment analysis, sustainability and carbon reporting, and taxation and their application to career pathways.
2. The ability to integrate and apply knowledge from related business disciplines including business law, company law, and management and a broader set of related disciplines including business intelligence and predictive analytics.
3. A sound understanding of ethical principles, standards, and inclusive and ethical practices in managing and analysing data and interacting with clients and other professionals.
4. Coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts of research, including knowledge of research principles and methods, as well as the ability to critically identify, analyse, synthesise, and apply different sources of data to inform business decision making.

Unlock a world of opportunities with the Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours).

This degree extends beyond the confines of finance and economics, it provides you with a solid foundation in commerce and equips you with strong analytical skills, enabling you to excel in a diverse range of professional environments. With a focus on econometrics and modelling, and featuring a major in accounting, among other offerings, you'll gain a competitive edge in the evolving landscape of the modern workforce.

Join a close-knit community of motivated peers as you embark on this educational journey. The Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours) can be pursued through fully online, on-campus, or hybrid learning options, accommodating your unique preferences and needs. 

Your unwavering ambition and determination position you as the ideal candidate to thrive in this degree. Seize the opportunity to apply and excel in this degree, and become a prominent figure in the contemporary finance world. 

Award requirements

For the award of Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours) (BAdvComHons), you must successfully complete 320 credit points, as per below:

• 240 credit points for the core module
• 80 credit points for the flexible module.

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Indicative total fee $69,600

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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VET Qualification: Diploma.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFLOR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. You can apply to Griffith to recognise your prior learning, including:

• Formal learning through courses completed at uni and TAFE.
• Informal learning through workplace experience or volunteer training.
• Non-formal learning through social experiences and hobbies.