B2026 · Monash University · UG comprehensive
Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Faculty of Business and Economics
- Minimum ATAR
- 70
- Full time
- 3 years
- Part time
- 6 years
- Credit points
- 144
- Campus
- Malaysia
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
Commerce is the cornerstone of the modern economy. This course offers a world-class education in the economic, political, legal, social, cultural, and technological principles that exist around the world.
The course is designed to provide you with high-level skills in a range of key business disciplines. It will provide you with the skills to work in and manage different functions across an organisation. It blends a conceptual theoretical framework with practical applications, providing both a broad basis for business and commerce study and the more specific knowledge of your selected major(s). It provides choice and flexibility by allowing you to major in up to two different areas of business and commerce.
You will be well equipped to seek employment in both private and public-sector enterprises.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- ACW1020Accounting in businessThis unit introduces basic accounting concepts, principles and issues to non-accountants. It examines the structure and details of financial statements, and discusses the techniques used to analyse and interpret information in financial sta…
- BFW1001Foundations of financeAs a foundation, this unit introduces you to the concepts of finance, financial mathematics, investment analysis, the financial system, risk management and the relationship of finances to other commercial disciplines.
- BTW1042Business lawThis unit is designed for non-lawyers and its emphasis is on general legal principles that underpin business activities. It teaches you how to conclude enforceable contracts, mitigate unnecessary legal risks, avoid negligence when giving pr…
- ECW1101Introductory microeconomicsAn introduction to the study of economics; consumer behaviour; demand and supply and the operation of markets; market efficiency and welfare; welfare effects of international trade; public sector economics; the behaviour of firms and the or…
- ETW1001Introduction to statistical analysisThis unit introduces you to the key aspects of statistical analysis: descriptive analytics, diagnostic analytics, predictive analytics and prescriptive analytics. In particular, this unit covers descriptive statistics for revealing the info…
- MGW1010Introduction to managementThis unit offers a critical introduction to fundamental questions in the discipline of management. What is management? What do managers do, and how do I become a good manager? What are the effects of management practice on employees and the…
- MKW1120Marketing fundamentalsIntroduction to marketing activities undertaken by business, government, profit, non profit organisations. Marketing theory, the marketing concept and its evolution from a strategic and applied perspective; development of corporate and mark…
- ACW1120Financial accounting 1This unit provides you with an introduction to financial accounting guided by the Conceptual Framework and Accounting Standards. Emphasis is placed on accounting processes, practices and policies that enable the financial statements to be p…
And 1 more in the course structure below.
Course structure
Open a major, minor or specialisation to see its units.
Rules for completing this course
In choosing your units, you must ensure that you complete no more than 60 credit points at unit Level 1 and at least 36 credit points at unit Level 3, including 24 credit points at unit Level 3 offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics. You will complete one major in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce (B2026). You may also complete an additional major within the Bachelor of Business and Commerce. Some majors, minors and specialisations include the same units. Where this occurs, up to 12 credit points may be shared between: - two majors; or - a major and a minor; or - a specialisation and a major or minor. Note: Units can only count toward one minor. They cannot be shared across multiple minors.
Part A. Core studies
42 cpYou must complete the following units. Note: If you intend to complete a major in Accountancy, you must complete the 42 credit points (seven units) as listed under the Accountancy core studies, in place of these seven units.
- ACW1020Accounting in business6 cp
- BFW1001Foundations of finance6 cp
- BTW1042Business law6 cp
- ECW1101Introductory microeconomics6 cp
- ETW1001Introduction to statistical analysis6 cp
- MGW1010Introduction to management6 cp
- MKW1120Marketing fundamentals6 cp
Accountancy core studies
If you intend to complete a major in Accountancy, you must complete 42 credit points from the following units.
Part B. Major studies
48 cpYou must complete at least one major from the list below (48 credit points). Notes: - Depending on the major chosen, you may have already studied one of the required units as part of your core studies. If so, you must complete an additional business unit to bring the combined business study to at least 96 credit points from the Faculty of Business and Economics. - If you are intending to undertake an honours year, you should ensure you complete the specific units required for honours in your chosen major area of study. - Some units within some of the business areas may have prerequisites that require additional unit enrolment. Please bear this in mind when planning your major. - You may complete an additional major within the Bachelor of Business and Commerce. Some majors, minors and specialisations include the same units. Where this occurs, up to 12 credit points may be shared between two majors or a major and a minor or a specialisation and a major or minor. Units cannot be shared across multiple minors.
- MajorAccountancy19 units48 cp
- MajorBanking and financial management11 units48 cp
- MajorBusiness analytics25 units48 cp
- MajorBusiness and commerce studies48 cp
- MajorDigital marketing 8 units48 cp
- MajorEconometrics and business statistics8 units48 cp
- MajorEconomics and strategy for business9 units48 cp
- MajorFinTech9 units48 cp
- MajorInternational business management8 units48 cp
- MajorManagement8 units48 cp
- MajorStrategic marketing8 units48 cp
Part C. Capstone studies
6 cpYou must complete 6 credit points from the following units. Note: ACW3900 is only to be completed as a Capstone unit if you are intending to complete a major in Accountancy.
Part D. Elective studies
48 cpYou must complete 48 credit points of elective study. Electives can be chosen from: - Part B (as listed above) to complete a second major; - One or more minors (as listed below); - Units from across the University, which may be used to complete a major or minor from another course, provided you have met the relevant prerequisites and there are no enrolment restrictions. Notes: - Enrolment in Faculty of Business and Economics units at campuses other than your campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled. You should also be aware of travel and timetabling limitations. - If you are in a double degree course, some units required for the other degree are credited as electives towards this Business and Commerce degree.
Minor studies
24 cp- MinorAccountancy12 units24 cp
- MinorBanking and financial management4 units24 cp
- MinorBusiness analytics17 units24 cp
- MinorBusiness law and taxation7 units24 cp
- MinorDigital marketing4 units24 cp
- MinorEconometrics and business statistics6 units24 cp
- MinorEconomics and strategy for business 6 units24 cp
- MinorFinTech4 units24 cp
- MinorInternational business management6 units24 cp
- MinorManagement5 units24 cp
- MinorStrategic marketing4 units24 cp
- MinorSustainability and responsible management35 units24 cp