Bachelor of Commerce

Fundamentals of Finance

MIS171

Business Analytics

MLC101

Law for Commerce

MPB200

Shaping the Future of Business

MPB201

Business Impact in Society

MPB202

Professional Identity and Career Development

Course electives

Students must complete a 1 credit point Work Integrated Learning unit.

Recommended business WIL units:

MWL305

Business for Social Impact

MWL316

Consultancy Experience

MWL318

Internship

MWL319

International Consultancy Experience

another WIL unit available in the University subject to meeting unit pre-requisites.

Work experience

This course provides students the opportunity to complete one or more work integrated learning units.

Explore Business and Law WIL opportunities.

International Students:

This course includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) formally registered as part of the course on the CRICOS register. The total work integrated learning hours will differ depending on the WIL unit you choose. For more information about WIL hours, please check the unit information in the handbook or the unit guide.

For information about how WIL units may impact student visa holder work rights, please visit Home Affairs. See 8105 Work limitation.

Details of major sequences

Accounting*

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online

Please check each unit for campus availability as unit enrolment modes may change.

Unit set code

MJ-M38001

Overview

Accountants are information specialists. They provide information, which is the only means of summarising the activities and worth of an organisation in a manageable form, as the basis for all review, decision and action throughout virtually every layer of business and government.

Professional recognition

Graduates who complete the accounting major sequence will be eligible to apply for admission to the:

CA Program of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
Associate membership for the CPA Program, CPA Australia
IPA Program of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - A limited number of exemptions may apply. Please refer to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for further information.

Career outcomes

You may find employment in accounting positions across the commercial world including within, the financial service sector, private practice, management consulting or with government or not-for-profit bodies.

Units

MAA204

Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics

MAA261

Financial Accounting

MAA262

Management Accounting

MAA303

Audit and Assurance

MAA363

Corporate Accounting

Analytical Methods in Economics and Finance

MAA310

Accounting and Society ^(Capstone)

Plus one unit from:

MLC301

Principles of Income Tax Law

MLL406

Taxation ^*

Note:

^*Students enrolled in D308 must complete MLL406 plus an additional level 2 or 3 commerce elective, all other students are required to enrol in MLC301

Students should consult with their course adviser regarding the units required for professional recognition.

The eligibility of students for membership of any of the accounting accrediting bodies is subject to meeting the requirements of that body and that Deakin makes no representations that individuals will meet those requirements.

^ M380 Bachelor of Commerce is the recommended pathway to qualify for membership of professional organisations.

Digital transformation

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Online

Unit set code

MJ-M38006

Overview

Digital transformation is not only about technology—it is about how organisations are redesigned, reimagined, and led in a world that is now shaped by technology. This major focuses on how firms adapt strategy, restructure work, and lead people when artificial intelligence, automation, and digital platforms fundamentally alter how value is created. You will learn to bridge the gap between technological possibility and organisational reality—understanding not only what technology can do, but how to implement it effectively in complex, human systems.

Career outcomes

Graduates can pursue careers in management consulting, strategy, and digital transformation—working as consultants and transformation specialists in leading firms, corporate strategy teams, and government.

Units

MAE214

Business Strategy in the Digital Economy

MIS201

Digital Business Analysis

MMM240

Organisational Behaviour

MMM241

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

MAF321

FinTech

MIS311

AI and Digital Transformation

MMH356

Leading Change

MMM308

Building Tomorrow's Workplace

Economics

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Online

Note: Waterfront students may complete this major at Burwood or Online. Please check with a Student Adviser to assess eligibility.

Unit set code

MJ-M38002

Overview

Economics is an important element of any commercial career or the basis of a specialist career in economic research and policy. Economics is relevant to the study of a whole range of other disciplines: business; finance; international markets and trade; health; transport; democracy and voting patterns; the environment – including policies on global warming; as well as social equity and wellbeing.

Career outcomes

An economics major sequence can provide the background for many versatile careers in industry and finance in roles such as analyst, forecaster, researcher and manager. In government, you may work as a policy researcher and administrator, and in education.

Units

MAE201

Competition and Industry

MAE203

The Global Economy ^*

Analytical Methods in Economics and Finance

MAE214

Business Strategy in the Digital Economy

MAE306

Applied Econometrics for Economics and Finance

MAE312

Growth, Inflation and Instability

MAE316

Behavioural Economics for Business and Policy

MAE307

Economic Policy and Practice ^(Capstone)

^*MAT unit code denotes Study Tour version of the unit

Finance

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Online

Please check each unit for campus availability as unit enrolment modes may change.

Unit set code

MJ-M38003

Overview

Finance is concerned with how individuals, businesses, governments, and financial institutions raise, allocate, and manage financial resources. The Finance major equips students with a strong foundation in financial theory, quantitative analysis, and applied decision-making, enabling them to understand and respond to complex financial challenges in a dynamic global environment.

Professional recognition

This major is recognised through the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.

Career outcomes

You may find employment opportunities in banking, brokering, credit analysis, funds management, insurance, international finance, risk management and securities analysis.

Units

MAF202

Banking and Financial Institutions

MAF203

Corporate Finance

Analytical Methods in Economics and Finance

MAF306

International Finance and Investment

Equities and Investment Analysis

MAF321

FinTech

MAF322

Funds Management and Superannuation Investment

MAF302

Sustainable Enterprise and Impact Investing (Capstone) ^(Capstone)

*Please note: Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake some units in Online mode.

Financial Planning

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online

Please check each unit for campus availability as unit enrolment modes may change.

Unit set code

MJ-M38004

Overview

Choosing a major sequence in financial planning will provide you with the skills you need to attain your own personal financial goals and to develop the expertise to advise others in a professional capacity. Financial planners specialise in key financial areas, including retirement taxation, investment and estate planning. You will examine both the theoretical framework of financial planning, plus the practical application of the theories and strategies.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Commerce (with a major in Financial Planning) is a course approved by the new financial planning standards body - the Financial Adviser Standards (FAS). Graduates who complete the Financial Planning major sequence in the Bachelor of Commerce will satisfy the education standards prescribed by FAS to be able to provide financial advice in Australia and be eligible for entry into the certification programs of the professional financial planning associations.These include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification Program by theFinancial Adviser Association of Australia (FAAA). This major also allows advisers to meet any education requirements as set out in the Tax Agents Services Act (TASA) including completion of taxation law units approved by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).

Career outcomes

Financial planners are innovative and lateral in their thinking, they are up to date with the latest changes and they are committed to providing sound, independent and ethical advice.

Units

MAA215

Client Behaviour and Decision Making

MAA250

Ethics for Financial Professionals

MAA255

Money, Wealth, and You

MAA317

Superannuation Planning

MAA319

Estate Planning and Insurance

Equities and Investment Analysis

MAA318

Advanced Financial Planning ^(Capstone)

Plus one unit from:

MLC301

Principles of Income Tax Law

MLL406

Taxation ^#

^#Students enrolled in D308 must complete MLL406 plus an additional level 2 or 3 commerce elective, all other students are required to enrol in MLC301.

Marketing insights

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Online

Unit set code

MJ-M38005

Overview

Why do people choose one brand over another? Marketing insights is about answering questions like this using evidence, not guesswork. You’ll learn how to collect and interpret information about customers, spot trends, and turn your findings into practical recommendations. Blending psychology, data, and business thinking, this major focuses on solving problems and explaining “why” so that organisations can make smarter decisions based on real customer understanding.

Career outcomes

Graduates pursue roles in customer insights, market research, and data analysis, helping organisations better understand people and make smarter decisions in a wide range of industries.

Units

Consumer Psychology

Brand Insights

Market Research

Marketing Insights

Digital Marketing Analytics

MIS362

Customer and Product Analytics

MMK350

Strategic Marketing Insights

MMK352

Marketing Insights Project (Capstone)

Details of minor sequences

Accounting

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online

Unit set code

MN-M30001

Aim:

This is an accounting measurement and disclosure minor which is fundamental to anyone working in business or in a not-for-profit organisation. This is an information and data driven minor with practical applications across emerging practices and technologies in the fields of reporting, data to inform management decision making, and assurance services. This minor covers knowledge that is essential knowledge in your journey towards senior management and board roles that require making common law judgements on reporting and disclosure.

Units

MAA103

Accounting for Decision Making

MAA261

Financial Accounting

MAA262

Management Accounting

MAA303

Audit and Assurance

^{^} Students undertaking the Accounting major (MJ-M38001) cannot undertake the minor in Accounting.

Business analytics

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Online

Unit set code

MN-M30011^{^}

Aim:

This minor will provide students with the fundamentals of business analytics and data management, including Business Intelligence, database management skills and predictive modelling of data.

Units

MIS171

Business Analytics

MIS202

Managing Data and Information

MIS271

Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing

MIS384

Digital Marketing Analytics

Business management

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)^*, Online

Unit set code

MN-M30030

Aim:

This minor develops the core capabilities required to manage people, operations, and organisational performance. Drawing on organisational behaviour, human resource management, logistics, and small business management, students learn how organisations coordinate activity, manage performance, and deliver value. The minor provides a foundation for careers in general management, operations, and leadership, where graduates are responsible for people, processes, and performance across corporate, entrepreneurial, and public sector organisations.

Units

MMM132

Managing People and Organisations

MMH231

Human Resource Practice

MMM267

Business Logistics

MMM382

Small Business Management

^*Note: Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake some units in Online mode.

Economics

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Online

Unit set code

MN-M30006^{^}

Aim:

This minor will complement any major and enhances employability by facilitating a broad and practical understanding of the impact of market forces, the role of incentives in shaping individual behaviour, monetary and fiscal policy, and economic and business strategies at local, national and international levels. Students also have the option to explore the economics of current policy challenges related to macroeconomic management, energy and the environment and health and demographics. Students can customise and choose from a set of units to focus on discipline sub-fields of interest to them while furthering their economics knowledge.

Units

MAE203

The Global Economy *

MAE214

Business Strategy in the Digital Economy

Analytical Methods in Economics and Finance

MAE316

Behavioural Economics for Business and Policy

*MAT203 denotes Study Tour version of the unit

^{^}Students undertaking the Economics major (MJ-M38002) cannot undertake the minor in Economics.

Economic Analytics

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Online

Unit set code

MN-M30028^{^}

Aim:

This minor will complement any major and enhance employability by equipping students with strong analytical and quantitative skills to understand and interpret economic data in real-world contexts. It provides a practical foundation in the use of economic models, statistical tools, and data-driven techniques to evaluate and forecast market dynamics, assess the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policies, and analyse decision-making by individuals and firms. By integrating economic theory with quantitative methods, the minor prepares students to critically assess economic issues and contribute to evidence-based decision-making in business, government, and research settings. The minor offers flexibility, allowing students to tailor their studies toward sub-fields of interest while deepening their expertise in economic analytics.

Units

4 credit points from:

MAE101

Economic Principles

MIS275

Decision Analytics

Analytical Methods in Economics and Finance

MAE306

Applied Econometrics for Economics and Finance

^{^}Students undertaking the Economics major (MJ-M38002) cannot undertake the minor in Economic Analytics.

Economy and Society

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Online

Unit set code

MN-M30031

Aim:

The Economy and Society minor aims to provide students with an integrated understanding of how economic systems interact with major social and global challenges. Through a combination of applied economic analysis and policy perspectives, the minor equips students with the analytical tools to examine how economic activity shapes — and is shaped by key societal and global challenges, including climate change, labour market transformations, public health outcomes, sustainability, and the dynamics of the global economy.

Units

MAE233

Business and Climate Change

MAE304

Labour and Health Economics

MAE305

Energy, Environment and Sustainability

MAE302

Macroeconomics of Open Economies

Entrepreneurship

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne)

Unit set code

MN-M30014

Aim:

This minor will develop an entrepreneurial mindset and the skills needed to identify opportunities, foster sustainable, innovative solutions and build value. This minor equips students to nurture ideas and establish business ventures that solve problems for positive impact.

Units

MMM241

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

MMM279

Entrepreneurship for Purpose

MMM280

New Venture Creation and Validation

MMM317

Entrepreneurship Experience

Event Management

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Online

Unit set code

MN-M30013

Aim:

This minor will address the complex skills and knowledge needed by event managers including design, marketing, communication, innovation and planning. Events are a feature of modern life leading to event management being a growing area of work in business, tourism, hospitality, government, education and the community sector.

Units

MMM276

Design Thinking

MMM312

Event Management

MIS295

Agile Project Management

MMK266

Consumer Psychology

Finance

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)^*, Online

Unit set code

MN-M30005^

Aim:

This minor will provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of business finance and the operation of money and capital markets. The minor integrates analytical rigour with practical relevance, preparing graduates for a wide range of professional roles in finance and related fields.

Units

Fundamentals of Finance

MAF203

Corporate Finance

MAF306

International Finance and Investment

Equities and Investment Analysis

^* Please note: Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake some units in Online mode.

^{^} Students undertaking the Finance major (MJ-M38003) or the FinTech minor (MN-M30027) cannot undertake the minor in Finance.

FinTech

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Online

Unit set code

MN-M30027^{^}

Aim:

The FinTech minor will provide you with insight into the intersection of finance and technology, preparing you for success in a rapidly evolving business landscape. From understanding data analytics and financial fundamentals to exploring the latest trends in FinTech, you will gain a deep understanding of digital finance principles. This minor is recommended for students who wish to work in the finance industry.

Units

4 credit points from:

Fundamentals of Finance

MIS275

Decision Analytics

Equities and Investment Analysis

MAF321

FinTech

^Students undertaking the Finance major (MJ-M38003) or the Finance Minor (MN-M30005) cannot undertake the minor in FinTech.

Human resource management

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online

Unit set code

MN-M30012

Aim:

This minor will equip students with the skills, knowledge and abilities in order perform basic workplace tasks in human resource management. Human resource management is a critical area that is relevant to all organisations, it encompasses employees working effectively within and for organisations.

Units

MMM132

Managing People and Organisations

MMH231

Human Resource Practice

MMH350

Workplace Conflict Resolution

MMH349

Employment Relations

International trade

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Online

Unit set code

MN-M30007

Aim:

This minor will equip students with the knowledge and tools to tackle important questions facing the global economy. The minor explores the fundamental drivers behind the growth in global trade and prosperity, including the role of Government, the Reserve Bank and Treasury as well as the contentious nature of globalisation and inequality. The minor can complement any major and facilitate a sound understanding of the internationally interconnected and competitive economic environment within which firms and businesses operate.

Units

MAE203

The Global Economy ^#

MAE213

International Trade

MAE208

Growth Inequality and Conflict

MAE341

Global Challenges in Business and Policy: Food, Water and Climate

^#MAT coded unit denotes Study Tour version of the unit.

Market research

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Online

Unit set code

MN-M30029^{^}

Aim:

This minor shows how data can tell powerful stories about people. You’ll learn how to collect, explore, and interpret information to uncover patterns in behaviour and trends in markets. With a focus on real-world applications, you’ll develop the skills to turn data into meaningful insights for improving products, services, and customer experiences.

Units

Business Analytics

Market Research

Marketing Insights

Strategic Marketing Insights

^Students undertaking the Marketing Insights major (MJ-M38005) cannot undertake the minor in Market Research.

Marketing technology

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online

Unit set code

MN-M30008^{^}

Aim:

This minor introduces you to the tools and platforms behind today’s digital experiences, from apps and websites to data dashboards and automation. You’ll learn how organisations use technology to understand customers, deliver personalised content, and stay competitive in a fast-moving digital world.

Units

MMK101

Marketing Innovation

MMK290

Marketing Technology

MMK295

Digital Content Marketing

MMK351

Customer Experience

Project management

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)^*, Online

Unit set code

MN-M30010

Aim:

This minor will provide students with a broad theoretical understanding in business processes and requirements, as well as the practical knowledge in managing business projects.

Units

MIS290

Foundations of Project Management

MIS295

Agile Project Management

MIS398

Project Management Techniques

MIS389

Project Management Innovation and Strategy

^*Please note: Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake some units in Online mode.

Property investments

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Online

Unit set code

MN-M30018

Aim:

This minor will provide a general knowledge of property as an asset class and expand employability options of commerce students to include real estate divisions of asset managers and corporate firms.

Units

MMP111

Introduction to Property

MMP221

Property Management

MMP212

Property Investment

MMP321

Advanced Property Analysis ^*

^{*Pre requisite unit: MMP212 Property Investment}

Wealth management

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online

Unit set code

MN-M30004^{^}

Aim:

This minor will provide students with an insight and understanding of the creation, management and protection of a person's financial wealth and the techniques and factors underlying a person's financial decision-making. Significant growth is expected in the financial services sector over the next decade and accordingly the ability to both manage and protect wealth will become increasingly important skills.

Units