The Bachelor of Commerce offers significant flexibility and diversity for students. The degree allows you to study one or more business areas of your interests, including financial and management accounting, commercial law, economics, finance, business information systems, management, marketing, international business and corporate sustainability.
You will acquire the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of a changing business environment, develop the ability to critically analyse emerging business issues, and be exposed to scholarly research in the national and global business arena. Achieving these academic and professional qualities will lead you to a wide range of business related professions and careers, or progress to more advanced studies.
When undertaking the Bachelor of Visual Arts at the ANU, you will be immersed in a program of rigorous scholarship and intensive studio practice, tailored to your aspirations and informed by internationally renowned art practitioners within Australia’s top-ranking university. You will graduate with the essential creative skills and critical knowledge to address the grand challenges of a rapidly changing world.
You will develop deep disciplinary knowledge and learn specialist skills offered across the School of Art and Design studio disciplines, including animation and video, ceramics, furniture, glass, hybrid art practice, jewellery and object, painting, photomedia, printmedia and drawing, sculpture and spatial practice, and textiles. You will extend your study through access to courses in the Centre for Art History and Art Theory, combined with access to electives from across the ANU.
Career Options
ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.
We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.
Employment Opportunities
Students with a commerce degree can find work in different areas including
Accounting
There are many job opportunities in accounting, and there is currently a skills shortage for qualified accountants in Australia. Some of the different areas that accountants work in are listed below.
Business risk analyst
Identifies strategic and operational business risks. Provides assessments of the effectiveness of business controls and develops and delivers business risk solutions in support of business objectives.
Auditor
Ensures that assets and liabilities mentioned in reports really exist, analysing samples of work done and interviewing staff about the way they go about their work.
Taxation auditors examine the financial statements of taxpayers.
Government auditors examine records of departments, statutory and local authorities, and government-owned companies.
Private sector auditors work with a range of clients from small businesses to large international firms, including banks, insurance companies and retailers.
Budget/management accountant
Is primarily concerned with the development and maintenance of budgeting systems. This involves monitoring budgets and comparing them with actual costs and revenues related to production, marketing and capital. They analyse records to determine trends, which assists in managerial control.
Systems accountant
Analyses financial information needs for organisations by reviewing existing systems and working out the best way to meet those needs with the design of new systems
Business Information Systems
Consultant/business analyst
People in this role are involved in solving clients' problems in a variety of settings. Consulting requires excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly identify and define a problem. Consultants act as trainers, user and technical support specialists, project managers, or may specialise in a particular technology or method. Meeting with clients often involves interstate or international travel.
Database administrator
The Database Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the database systems of the organization, including establishing policies and procedures for security, management, and maintenance. The Database Administrator's role includes working with end users, programmers and system administrators to develop data requirements and protect the key information resources the company relies upon.
System architect/systems analyst
Systems Analysts investigate business processes and determine user needs related to information-based problems. Analysts often work in a team environment. The output from the systems analysis process is a set of detailed specifications for a new or modified system. System architects design overall system solutions for companies. These systems are usually large and complex, with many inter-connected systems. The architect delivers these plans to an analyst/designer for construction.
Programmer/analyst
Programmer analysts serve both as systems analysts, and then modify the programs involved in their analysis. For example, a programmer/analyst might work with the accounting department to determine what changes are necessary to the computer reports, and then actually make the programming changes.
Management
Human resources
In addition to hiring staff, developing employment contracts, interfacing with superannuation schemes and determining remuneration packages. Human resource officers are often required to develop strategies that ultimately increase the productivity of organisations. They can do this by measuring and increasing staff satisfaction, and identifying possible work place initiatives that support a healthy life style, good work-life-balance, career progression and skills development, and flexible working conditions.
Employment/recruitment consultant
Employment consultants work on behalf of a client to recruit appropriate personnel to fill positions vacant, they also have to be mindful of revenue targets and profit margins. Employment consults assist employers to find the right people for the job by attracting highly qualified applicants, culling applicants, recommending them for interview and conducting necessary checks on qualifications, referee reports, security clearances if needed.
Business consultant
Business consultants work with a number of different clients to help them solve a business problem. They assist clients by undertaking a variety of activities which range from assessing businesses processes and governance structures to examining organisational performing to identify opportunities for improvement.
Business services/analyst
Use their skills to formulate business strategy, manage projects, assist in business planning and organisational performance, implement change management, and develop governance structures. This type of job is very similar to a business consultant except that this position is only ever
Marketing
Marketing coordinator
Uses skills in market research, product design and pricing, promotions and distribution networks to identify and meet consumer and organisational needs. Also prepares budgets, marketing plans and strategies.
Advertising executive
Collaborates with organisational executives and possibly external agencies to develop advertising strategies and to create and promote a company product or image. Usually prepares budgets, develops promotional and sales support materials, and may be responsible for directing a team of specialist staff.
E-commerce marketing manager
Coordinates and develops the marketing activities of a company over the internet, email and other electronic media, including online promotion, sales and communication.
Public relations
Plans, develops, puts into place and evaluates information and communication strategies that position an organisation to the public, clients, and other stakeholders and promotes good information flows within the organisation.
Marketing researcher
Collects and analyses qualitative and/or quantitative information essential in assisting marketing decisions, and can help determine whether a demand exists for a particular product or service.
Sales manager
Plans and coordinates the activities of a sales team, controls product distribution, monitors budget achievement, trains and motivates personnel, and prepares forecasts.
Business development manager
Emphasises the development of new business opportunities and client relationships, often required to source opportunities and secure business autonomously. This role varies from industry to industry and can offer opportunities both locally and internationally.
Marketing communications specialist
Usually responsible for a variety of marketing functions including advertising strategy, design and placement, market research projects, sales promotions and product/service publicity including media relations. Collaborates with senior management and other specialist staff to initiate, develop and implement marketing plans to meet strategic goals set by the organisation.
Students with a commerce degree can find work in different areas including
Accounting
There are many job opportunities in accounting, and there is currently a skills shortage for qualified accountants in Australia. Some of the different areas that accountants work in are listed below.
Business risk analyst
Identifies strategic and operational business risks. Provides assessments of the effectiveness of business controls and develops and delivers business risk solutions in support of business objectives.
Auditor
Ensures that assets and liabilities mentioned in reports really exist, analysing samples of work done and interviewing staff about the way they go about their work.
Taxation auditors examine the financial statements of taxpayers.
Government auditors examine records of departments, statutory and local authorities, and government-owned companies.
Private sector auditors work with a range of clients from small businesses to large international firms, including banks, insurance companies and retailers.
Budget/management accountant
Is primarily concerned with the development and maintenance of budgeting systems. This involves monitoring budgets and comparing them with actual costs and revenues related to production, marketing and capital. They analyse records to determine trends, which assists in managerial control.
Systems accountant
Analyses financial information needs for organisations by reviewing existing systems and working out the best way to meet those needs with the design of new systems
Business Information Systems
Consultant/business analyst
People in this role are involved in solving clients' problems in a variety of settings. Consulting requires excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly identify and define a problem. Consultants act as trainers, user and technical support specialists, project managers, or may specialise in a particular technology or method. Meeting with clients often involves interstate or international travel.
Database administrator
The Database Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the database systems of the organization, including establishing policies and procedures for security, management, and maintenance. The Database Administrator's role includes working with end users, programmers and system administrators to develop data requirements and protect the key information resources the company relies upon.
System architect/systems analyst
Systems Analysts investigate business processes and determine user needs related to information-based problems. Analysts often work in a team environment. The output from the systems analysis process is a set of detailed specifications for a new or modified system. System architects design overall system solutions for companies. These systems are usually large and complex, with many inter-connected systems. The architect delivers these plans to an analyst/designer for construction.
Programmer/analyst
Programmer analysts serve both as systems analysts, and then modify the programs involved in their analysis. For example, a programmer/analyst might work with the accounting department to determine what changes are necessary to the computer reports, and then actually make the programming changes.
Management
Human resources
In addition to hiring staff, developing employment contracts, interfacing with superannuation schemes and determining remuneration packages. Human resource officers are often required to develop strategies that ultimately increase the productivity of organisations. They can do this by measuring and increasing staff satisfaction, and identifying possible work place initiatives that support a healthy life style, good work-life-balance, career progression and skills development, and flexible working conditions.
Employment/recruitment consultant
Employment consultants work on behalf of a client to recruit appropriate personnel to fill positions vacant, they also have to be mindful of revenue targets and profit margins. Employment consults assist employers to find the right people for the job by attracting highly qualified applicants, culling applicants, recommending them for interview and conducting necessary checks on qualifications, referee reports, security clearances if needed.
Business consultant
Business consultants work with a number of different clients to help them solve a business problem. They assist clients by undertaking a variety of activities which range from assessing businesses processes and governance structures to examining organisational performing to identify opportunities for improvement.
Business services/analyst
Use their skills to formulate business strategy, manage projects, assist in business planning and organisational performance, implement change management, and develop governance structures. This type of job is very similar to a business consultant except that this position is only ever
Marketing
Marketing coordinator
Uses skills in market research, product design and pricing, promotions and distribution networks to identify and meet consumer and organisational needs. Also prepares budgets, marketing plans and strategies.
Advertising executive
Collaborates with organisational executives and possibly external agencies to develop advertising strategies and to create and promote a company product or image. Usually prepares budgets, develops promotional and sales support materials, and may be responsible for directing a team of specialist staff.
E-commerce marketing manager
Coordinates and develops the marketing activities of a company over the internet, email and other electronic media, including online promotion, sales and communication.
Public relations
Plans, develops, puts into place and evaluates information and communication strategies that position an organisation to the public, clients, and other stakeholders and promotes good information flows within the organisation.
Marketing researcher
Collects and analyses qualitative and/or quantitative information essential in assisting marketing decisions, and can help determine whether a demand exists for a particular product or service.
Sales manager
Plans and coordinates the activities of a sales team, controls product distribution, monitors budget achievement, trains and motivates personnel, and prepares forecasts.
Business development manager
Emphasises the development of new business opportunities and client relationships, often required to source opportunities and secure business autonomously. This role varies from industry to industry and can offer opportunities both locally and internationally.
Marketing communications specialist
Usually responsible for a variety of marketing functions including advertising strategy, design and placement, market research projects, sales promotions and product/service publicity including media relations. Collaborates with senior management and other specialist staff to initiate, develop and implement marketing plans to meet strategic goals set by the organisation.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of a Bachelor of Commerce, graduates will be able to:
1. Demonstrate clear knowledge of material relevant to the major(s) studied.
2. Apply theoretical and technical business knowledge, skills and research techniques relevant to the major(s) studied.
3. Exercise critical thinking and reasoning in the analysis of business problems within the purview of the major(s) studied.
4. Communicate business analyses to stakeholders in a clear, effective, appropriate and ethical manner.
5. Integrate best judgement within the purview of the major(s) studied, to implement and evaluate business solutions.
apply technical skills and specialist knowledge to realise artworks, artefacts and related forms of creative expression;
demonstrate skills and knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques in the visual arts;
recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply historical and theoretical perspectives to practice in the visual arts;
develop, express and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively;
interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments in modes suited to a range of audiences; and
work independently and collaboratively in response to project demands.
Professional Accreditation
Accounting: students wishing to qualify for membership of CPA Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia should complete specified professional sequences of courses. Further information is available from the College office.
Business Information Systems: student wishing to qualify for membership of the Australian Computer Society should complete specified professional sequences of courses. Further information is available from the College office.
Further Information
Majors (FDD):
Bachelor of Commerce with a Finance major cannot be combined with Bachelor of Finance. Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major cannot be combined with Bachelor of Accounting.Electives:
Students have 48 units of electives in a single degree program. Electives can be selected from CBE or other Colleges. No more than 10 courses at 1000 level.
Students wish to undertake an out of college elective may contact the relevant College directly.
Student Responsibility:
It is the student's responsibility to select electives in such a way that:
- they satisfy prerequisites for the corresponding course/s.
- they conform to the rules set out in Programs and Courses or if unsure seek advice from the CBE office.
It is the student's responsibility to select the courses appropriate for his/her program.
FDD BCOMM (Major in Accounting) with Law (ALLB):
Due to incompatibilities between BUSN1101 and LAWS1204 students will need to replace BUSN1101 with an alternative course from the bottom section of the Accounting major.
Due to incompatibilities between BUSN2101 and LAWS2203 students will need to replace BUSN2101 with an alternative course from the bottom section of the Accounting major.
If a you wish to study BUSN3014 and do not wish to study LAWS4221, you will meet the prerequisites by studying LAWS1204.
The major in Business Information Systems is not available to
Bachelor of Commerce students in double degrees with the Bachelor of
Information Technology, Bachelor of Software Engineering, Bachelor of
Engineering(Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Research and
Development), Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development)
and Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours).
Study Plans:
Study Plans for Commencing Semester 1 or 2
Majors (FDD):
Bachelor of Commerce with a Finance major cannot be combined with Bachelor of Finance. Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major cannot be combined with Bachelor of Accounting.Electives:
Students have 48 units of electives in a single degree program. Electives can be selected from CBE or other Colleges. No more than 10 courses at 1000 level.
Students wish to undertake an out of college elective may contact the relevant College directly.
Student Responsibility:
It is the student's responsibility to select electives in such a way that:
- they satisfy prerequisites for the corresponding course/s.
- they conform to the rules set out in Programs and Courses or if unsure seek advice from the CBE office.
It is the student's responsibility to select the courses appropriate for his/her program.
FDD BCOMM (Major in Accounting) with Law (ALLB):
Due to incompatibilities between BUSN1101 and LAWS1204 students will need to replace BUSN1101 with an alternative course from the bottom section of the Accounting major.
Due to incompatibilities between BUSN2101 and LAWS2203 students will need to replace BUSN2101 with an alternative course from the bottom section of the Accounting major.
If a you wish to study BUSN3014 and do not wish to study LAWS4221, you will meet the prerequisites by studying LAWS1204.
The major in Business Information Systems is not available to
Bachelor of Commerce students in double degrees with the Bachelor of
Information Technology, Bachelor of Software Engineering, Bachelor of
Engineering(Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Research and
Development), Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development)
and Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours).
Study Plans:
Study Plans for Commencing Semester 1 or 2
Admission Requirements
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.
In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.
The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed.
- ATAR:
- 80
- International Baccalaureate:
- 29
Domestic applicants
Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about domestic undergraduate admission to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below.
- Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on:
- completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent, and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors) requirement for this program; and
- co-curricular or service requirement (applies to applicants who complete secondary education in the year prior to commencing at ANU); and
- English language proficiency; and
- any program-specific requirements listed below.
- Applicants with higher education study are assessed on:
- previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if completed less than one full-time equivalent year (1.0 FTE) of a degree; or the result from a bridging or preparatory course; and
- English language proficiency; and
- any program-specific requirements listed below.
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on:
- previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and
- English language proficiency; and
- any program-specific requirements listed below.
- Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on:
- ATAR or equivalent if secondary education was completed; or the Special Adult Entry Scheme (SAES); or work experience; and
- English language proficiency; and
- any program-specific requirements listed below.
International applicants
Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found here. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.
Diversity factors & English language proficiency
As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.
Further information is available for English Language Requirements for Admission
Prerequisites
There are no formal program prerequisites. But assumed knowledge is:-ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics/Specialist Mathematics (major)/ Specialist Methods or NSW: HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here.
Adjustment Factors
Adjustment factors are additional points added to an applicant's Selection Rank (for example an applicant's ATAR). ANU offers adjustment factors based on performance and equity principles, such as for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
Selection Rank adjustments are granted in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustment factors and maximum 10 equity-based adjustment factors) can be awarded.
You may be considered for adjustment factors if you have:
- applied for an eligible ANU Bachelor degree program
- undertaken Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate
- achieved an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
- not previously attempted tertiary study.
Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of Commerce - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Visual Arts - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $39,090.00
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Commerce flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
48 units from completion of one of the following majors:
24 units from completion of the Business and Economics Essentials minor
6 units from completion of MGMT2100 Communication for Business
18 units from completion of courses from List 1 of the ANU College of Business and Economics
If your flexible double degree is within the College of Business and Economics (for example Commerce and Economics), the below study plan may show the same course twice. If this is the case, you must only do the course once and replace the other course with a University Wide Elective or CBE List 1 elective. Please note that you cannot exceed 8 out of college electives.
The major in Business Information Systems is not available to Bachelor of Commerce students in double degrees with the Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Software Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering(Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development), Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) and Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours).
The minor in Business and Economics Essentials will not be listed on transcripts for students completing the Bachelor of Commerce. The minor in Advanced Accounting will not be listed on transcripts for students completing the Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major.
For majors and minors offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics, students may count a course towards multiple majors and minors. If a minor is a subset of all stated courses and/or prerequisites for a major, then completion of the major overrides completion of the minor, and only the major is regarded as having been completed.
Students who complete a course from the subject area VCUG are exempted from the requirement to complete MGMT2100 towards the requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce.
If all courses in a major and/or minor are compulsory courses in the degree, the major and/or minor will not be listed on the transcript.
The Bachelor of Visual Arts flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
24 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
ARTH1006 Art and Design Histories: Form and Space
ARTH1007 Art and Design Histories: Making and Meaning
ARTV3035 Creative Research Practice: Extending and Consolidating an Independent Project
6 units from completion of a foundation course from the following list:
ARTV1020 Figure & Life
ARTV1021 Image and Object
ARTV1033 Hold Everything: Studio Foundation
DESA1021 Precise Drawing and Model Making
DESN1002 Visual Communication: Design and Production
DESN1003 Contemporary Design in Context
12 units from completion of art history and theory courses from the following list:
ARTH2043 After the Bauhaus: Design from the Interwar Period to the Age of Climate Crisis
ARTH2044 Art and Its Context: Materials, Techniques, Display
ARTH2045 Curatorship History and Evolution
ARTH2050 Photography and Art
ARTH2052 Art of the Modern Print
ARTH2056 Art and Architecture of Southeast Asia: Tradition and Transformation
ARTH2059 Art of Asia: Histories and Traditions
ARTH2061 The Postmodern and the Contemporary: World art, 1970 to the present
ARTH2080 Art and Visual Culture of the Long Eighteenth Century, 1660-1815
ARTH2081 Art of the European Courts, 1500-1815
ARTH2082 Art, War and Conflict
ARTH2097 Victorian and Edwardian Art: Australia and Europe 1837-1914
ARTH2098 Australian First Nations Art and Culture
ARTH2104 Asian Art In-Country
ARTH2161 Contemporary Australian Art
ARTH2162 Art in the Digital Age
ARTH2166 Individual Research Unit
ARTH2167 Issues in Contemporary Craft and Design
ARTH2168 Renaissance and Baroque Art
ARTH2169 Introducing Asian Modernisms
ARTH2170 Contemporary Asian Art
ARTH2171 Australian Art: The Modern Period
ARTH2173 Art and the Moving Image
ARTH2174 Art, Medicine, Gender from the Renaissance until Today
ARTH2175 Across the Pacific: Australian Interactions with American Art and Art-Worlds
ARTH3004 City Sites: studies in art, design and urbanity
12 units from completion of introductory studio courses from the following list:
ARTV1101 Ceramics: Introduction to Clay Forming and Technology
ARTV1102 Ceramics: Throwing & Surface Decoration
ARTV1201 Furniture: Shape/Structure
ARTV1202 Furniture: Elevate/Surface
ARTV1301 Glass Hot Forming Introduction: Fundamentals for Contemporary Practice
ARTV1302 Glass Kiln Forming Introduction: Fundamentals for Contemporary Practice
ARTV1403 Jewellery & Object: Introduction to Precise Miniature Construction
ARTV1404 Jewellery & Object: Maker, Wearer, Viewer, User
ARTV1501 Painting: Introducing Painting
ARTV1502 Painting: Composition & Space
ARTV1601 Hyperanalogue: the alchemy of darkroom photography
ARTV1610 PhotoVideo: Interrogating the Camera
ARTV1611 Expanded Studio Practice: Constructing Worlds
ARTV1612 Video Art: Editing & Montage
ARTV1613 Foundations of Animation
ARTV1614 Post-Digital Photography: bending the image
ARTV1703 Drawing into Print: Etching and Relief
ARTV1704 Drawing into Print: Screen Printing and Stencils
ARTV1803 Supports: conceptual and material
ARTV1804 Place, time, and wood
ARTV1901 Textiles: Plants & Place
ARTV1902 Textiles: Pattern & Print
18 units from completion of intermediate/advanced studio courses from the following list:
ARTV2027 Professional Practice: Economies and Ecologies in the Australian Cultural Sector
ARTV2038 Workshop Atelier
ARTV2057 Hands On: Material Language
ARTV2059 Immersive Media
ARTV2060 Contexts of Making: Globalisation and Change
ARTV2061 Contexts of Making: Materiality and Value
ARTV2117 Ceramics: Glaze & Colour Development
ARTV2119 Ceramics: Experimental Methods and Meanings
ARTV2120 Ceramics: Designing for the Table and Home
ARTV2124 Ceramics: Surface, Form and Connectivity
ARTV2125 Ceramics: Moulding, Casting & Digital Technologies
ARTV2206 Furniture: Bend/Curve
ARTV2207 Furniture: Support/Body
ARTV2208 Furniture: Contain/Display
ARTV2209 Furniture: Collect/Treasure
ARTV2313 Glass Kiln Casting for Contemporary Practice
ARTV2314 Glass Blowing for Contemporary Practice: Materiality and Form
ARTV2315 Glass Kiln Forming for Contemporary Practice
ARTV2316 Glass Blowing for Contemporary Practice: Utility and Narrative
ARTV2401 Jewellery & Object: Making with machines
ARTV2402 Jewellery & Object: Utility as Context
ARTV2410 Jewellery & Object: Experimenting with process
ARTV2421 Jewellery & Object: Hollow Construction
ARTV2506 Painting: Approaches to Abstraction
ARTV2507 Painting: Painting in the Photo Digital Age
ARTV2508 Painting: Taking Your Own Direction
ARTV2509 Painting: Approaches to Composition and Colour
ARTV2605 The Photographic Document: Materiality and Form
ARTV2607 Photomedia: Large Format Photography
ARTV2608 Photomedia: Experimental Processes
ARTV2609 Animation and Video: Visual Storytelling
ARTV2610 Animation and Video: Character development
ARTV2613 Animation and Video: Landscape and Environment
ARTV2614 Animation and Video: Non-linear Forms
ARTV2706 Printmedia and Drawing: Drawing Beyond the Line
ARTV2707 Printmedia and Drawing: Extended Etching and Relief Printing
ARTV2708 Printmedia and Drawing: Construct Meaning with Drawing
ARTV2715 Printmedia and Drawing: Typography
ARTV2717 Printmedia and Drawing: The Book as Art
ARTV2723 Printmedia and Drawing: Extended Screen Printing
ARTV2727 Printmedia and Drawing: Lithography
ARTV2801 Socially Engaged Art Practice: Authorship, Dialogue and Community
ARTV2802 Politics of Memory: Video Installation, Sculpture, Documentary and Monuments
ARTV2810 Politics of Bodies: Sculpture, Figure Modelling, Performance and Choreography
ARTV2820 Politics of Spaces: Installation, Sculpture and Spatial Practice
ARTV2821 Posthuman Sculpture Practice with Active Materials: Bronze Casting, 3D Modelling and Bio Art
ARTV2830 Automation and Autonomy: Process, Accident, Sculpture
ARTV2906 Textiles: Approaches to Drawing for Craft and Design
ARTV2907 Subverting Stitch
ARTV2908 Woven Worlds
ARTV2909 Social Fabric: Crafting Communities
ARTV2911 Spatial/Temporal Methods
ARTV2921 Environment Studio: field based research and studio practice in visual arts
ARTV3031 Making Research for a Studio Practice in the Visual Arts
ARTV3032 Demonstrating research methods for a studio practice in the visual arts
ARTV3507 Painting: Open to Influence Studio Research
ARTV3508 Painting: Materiality and Meaning
ARTV3510 Painting: Critical Analysis and Reflection in the Studio
12 units from completion of courses listed in either the ‘introductory studio courses’ list or the ‘intermediate/advanced studio courses’ list above.
6 units from completion of an advanced studio course from the following list:
ARTV3028 Developing a Contemporary Craft Practice
ARTV3033 Creative Research Practice: Developing an Independent Work Proposal
6 units from completion of an engagement course from the following list:
ARTV2027 Professional Practice: Economies and Ecologies in the Australian Cultural Sector
ARTV2921 Environment Studio: field based research and studio practice in visual arts
ARTV3031 Making Research for a Studio Practice in the Visual Arts
ARTV3032 Demonstrating research methods for a studio practice in the visual arts
Majors
Bachelor of Commerce Majors
Bachelor of Visual Arts Majors
Minors
Bachelor of Commerce Minors
Bachelor of Visual Arts Minors
Study Options
Year 1 | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | Introductory Studio Course 6 units | Foundation List Course 6 units |
ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | Commerce major course 6 units | Introductory Studio Course 6 units | Introductory/ Intermediate/Advanced Studio Course 6 units | |
Year 2 | ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | Commerce major course 6 units | Introductory/ Intermediate/Advanced Studio Course 6 units | ARTH1006 ARTH1006 |
CBE LIST 1 Elective course 6 units | Commerce major course 6 units | Intermediate/Advanced Studio Course 6 units | ARTH1007 ARTH1007 | |
Year 3 | MGMT2100 Communication for Business 6 units | Commerce major course 6 units | Intermediate/Advanced Studio Course 6 units | Intermediate/Advanced Studio Course 6 units |
Commerce major course 6 units | Commerce major course 6 units | Engagement Course 6 units | Art History and Theory List Course 6 units | |
Year 4 | CBE LIST 1 Elective course 6 units | Commerce major course 6 units | Advanced Studio Course 6 units | Art History and Theory List Course 6 units |
CBE LIST 1 Elective course 6 units | Commerce major course 6 units | ARTV3035 ARTV3035 | ARTV3035 ARTV3035 |
Honours
Students who achieve excellent academic performance in their Bachelor of Commerce studies may be invited to join the Honours Program.
The Honours Program is an intensive two-semester program after completion of the degree requirements. The program extends undergraduate studies with advanced coursework and a research thesis. Classes are small and students study with leading academics in thier School. Students have the opportunity to compete for a range of scholarships, prizes and internships.
Students from other universities who meet the entry requirements can apply for entry into the Honours Program after completing the pass degree requirements in their own institutions.
Students aspiring to the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) should consult the Honours Convenor in the relevant School for advice.
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The Bachelor of Commerce offers you significant flexibility and diversity. The degree is comprised of core courses including business
reporting, financial and management accounting, commercial law,
economics, finance, business information systems, and quantitative
methods and techniques. You must choose one or more majors from the
areas of accounting, business information systems, corporate
sustainability, finance, international business, economic studies, management or
marketing.
Single degree
- This degree requires 24 courses (144 units)
- A maximum of 10 courses (60 units) of 1000 level courses
- 13 compulsory courses
- 11 electives (of which 3 must be CBE List 1 electives)
Semester 1
- BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis - 6 units
- ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 - 6 units
- STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods - 6 units
- Major Course
Semester 2
- ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1- 6 units
- MGMT2100 Communication for Business - 6 units
- Major Course or elective
- Major Course
Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2
- BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis - 6 units
- ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 - 6 units
- STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods - 6 units
- Major Course
Double degree
- This degree requires 16 courses (96 units) of CBE courses
- A maximum of 8 courses (48 units) of 1000 level CBE courses
- 13 compulsory courses
- 3 CBE List 1 elective courses
Semester 1
Semester 2
Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2
About this degree
Single degree
In a Bachelor of Commerce single degree
program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4
courses per semester (total
of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses
across
your whole degree. You will need to complete a minimum of 16 CBE courses (96
units) but will also get to choose 8 courses (48 units) from other ANU
Colleges. You can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a
non-CBE subject, the choice is yours.
Double degree
In a Bachelor of Commerce double degree
program you will study a total of 96 units. Typically you will take 4
courses per semester (total
of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses
across
your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Commerce degree and then 2 courses from the other half of you degree - still a total of 4 courses a semester.
Enrolment Status
It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as BUSN1001.
Please also note that:
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
- In your first year, you cannot study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
- You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) in total towards your single degree.
- You can change your enrolment via ISIS in courses up until the Monday of Week 2.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
You must choose one or more majors from the
areas of accounting, Economic Studies, business information systems, corporate
sustainability, finance, international business, management or
marketing.
Electives
You can use your electives to enrol in any courses that you like, provided you meet prerequisite requirements.
Remember that you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of Commerce degree.
If you are in a double degree, your electives must be CBE courses.
Don't forget the maximum number of 1000 level courses is 10
in single degree.
Study Options
Bachelor of Commerce (Business Information Systems major)
This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Business Information SystemsStudy Options
Year 1 48 units | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 6 units | INFS1001 Business Information Systems 6 units |
ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | COMP2400 Relational Databases 6 units | MGMT2100 Communication for Business 6 units |
Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Sustainability major)
This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in corporate sustainabilityStudy Options
Year 1 48 units | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | MGMT2100 Communication for Business 6 units |
ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | CBE List 1 elective 6 units | CBE List 1 elective 6 units | Elective course 6 units |
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance major)
This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in financeStudy Options
Year 1 48 units | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units |
ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | FINM2001 Corporate Finance 6 units | Finance major core course (EMET1001, MKTG2003 or STAT2032 | MGMT2100 Communication for Business 6 units |
Bachelor of Commerce (International Business major)
This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in international businessStudy Options
Year 1 48 units | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | MGMT2100 Communication for Business 6 units |
ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | BUSI2025 International Business 6 units | CBE List 1 elective 6 units | Elective course 6 units |
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing major)
This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in marketingStudy Options
Year 1 48 units | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | MGMT2100 Communication for Business 6 units |
ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | MKTG2004 Marketing 6 units | CBE List 1 elective 6 units | Elective course |
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting major)
This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in accounting and meeting professional accounting requirementsStudy Options
Year 1 48 units | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units |
BUSN1002 Accounting Processes and Systems 6 units | ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law 6 units | Elective course |
Single Degree Bachelor of Commerce (Economic Studies major)
This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in economic studiesStudy Options
Year 1 48 units | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | Elective Course |
ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | MGMT2100 Communication for Business 6 units | List 1 Elective | Elective Course |
Bachelor of Commerce (Management major)
This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in managementStudy Options
Year 1 48 units | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | MGMT1003 Management, People and Organisations 6 units |
ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | MGMT2007 Organisational Behaviour 6 units | MGMT2100 Communication for Business 6 units | Elective courses 6 units |
Bachelor of Commerce - Double degree
This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce degree with another degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts (degree B).Study Options
Year 1 48 units | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | Degree B course 6 units | Degree B course 6 units |
CBE List 1 elective 6 units | Commerce major course | Degree B course 6 units | Degree B course 6 units |
Disciplines
For further information on specific discipline you can:
- Find information here (http://cbe.anu.edu.au/students/)
Academic Advice
If after reading through these guidelines you are unsure about your
which courses to enrol in, you can email info.cbe@anu.edu.au
If
you are seeking status
(credit) from previous study at another university you will need to
submit a copy of your official transcript, detailed course outlines and a
completed credit application form to info.cbe@anu.edu.au
Please refer to the CBE Fast Track page:
https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/fasttrack
Single degree
This following information is to be read in conjunction with the program rules that are outlined on the “Study” tab. Please always make sure that you refer to the program rules for the year that you commenced your program.
Bachelor of Visual Arts consists of 144 units. Most courses are worth 6 units each, with 48 units (8 courses) per year being the standard full-time load.
A course (usually 6 units) can only be counted towards one list such as in a major or minor or designated list. For example, you are not permitted to count ARTH1006 towards the Art History and Theory major and the BVARTS designated list.
For the Bachelor of Visual Arts you will need to complete:
- One compulsory course (6 units)
- Two introductory courses from the designated list (12 units)
- One introductory art and design history course from the designated list (6 units)
- Three art history and theory courses from the designated list (18 units)
- One engagement course from the designated list (6 units)
- One workshop major from the designated list (48 units)
- Eight electives from across the ANU (48 units)
Please note that you are only permitted to count ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your program.
You are advised to complete a Program Plan for the Bachelor of Visual Arts. This will help you seek advice on your course choices, ensure you meet the program requirements and give you a plan that you can refer to for the duration of your program.
Double degree
This following information is to be read in conjunction with the program rules that are outlined on the “Study” tab. Please always make sure that you refer to the program rules for the year that you commenced your program.
Bachelor of Visual Arts Double Degree program consists of 96 units. Most courses are worth 6 units each, with 48 units (8 courses) per year being the standard full-time load. During each semester you are likely to take two courses from your Bachelor of Visual Arts degree and another two courses from the other half of your double degree – making up a total of four courses per semester.
A course (usually 6 units) can only be counted towards one list such as in a major or minor or designated list. For example, you are not permitted to count ARTH1006 towards the Art History and Theory major and the BVARTS designated list.
You will need to complete:
- One compulsory course (6 units)
- Two introductory courses from the designated list (12 units)
- One introductory art and design history course from the designated list (6 units)
- Three art history and theory courses from the designated list (18 units)
- One engagement course from the designated list (6 units)
- One workshop major from the designated list (48 units)
Please note that you are only permitted to count eight 1000-level courses (48 units) towards your degree.
You are advised to complete a Program Plan for the Bachelor of Visual Arts. This will help you seek advice on your course choices, ensure you meet the program requirements and give you a plan that you can refer to for the duration of your program.
Enrolment Status
While it is possible for domestic students to enrol in fewer than four courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
First year students are not permitted to study more than four courses (24 units) per semester.
If you are beginning your program in Semester 1, you should enrol for all your courses for both Semester 1 and Semester 2 (8 courses for full time), so that you can plan your study year.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as ARTS1234. Whilst it is important to take 1000-level courses in your first year (so that you can meet the pre-requisites for later year courses) they also can be taken later in your program.
You can only count a maximum of ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or eight 1000-level courses (48 units) towards your Bachelor of Visual Arts half of the double degree.
In your first year you need to enrol in:
- 1000-level Introductory courses
- 1000-level art and design history courses
- 1000-level workshop major courses
- Elective courses for students undertaking the single degree.
Electives
For students in the single degree, your electives (48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU) can be additional courses from your discipline (including the option of a major or minor) or courses from another ANU College. If you have an interest in another discipline such as management, psychology or mathematics, then you should explore first year courses in these areas. In particular look at the majors and minors in these areas. These will give you an idea of the first year courses you can study.
If you are interested in undertaking a language and have
prior knowledge/experience with that language you may need to undertake a
placement test – you should check with the relevant language area for further
details by searching for “language placement test” on ANUs website.
Study Options
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