Learn from industry experts and connect with mentors
Build the business structures that power scientific innovation with La Trobe’s Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science double degree.
- Deep dive into science and commerce – not only scientific and business concepts, but also how to think critically and work collaboratively.
- Gain real-world experience through work-based learning opportunities, including internships, international exchanges and study tours.
- Take advantage of a STEM industry placement bursary of $2,500 when you complete a work-based learning subject as part of your studies.*
- Depending on your choice of majors, graduate ready to apply for membership of a range of business professional associations.
* You must be enrolled in an eligible STEM course and meet all eligibility requirements. View the application and eligibility requirements here.
Entry requirements and pathways
Recent school leavers
ATAR requirements (compulsory)
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
85.85 2024 lowest selection rank (including adjustment factors)
based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile
*N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students). Learn more about our processes
Prerequisite
VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Selection criteria
Some prerequisites for this course can be satisfied by successfully completing specific subjects offered through Unilearn and achieving the minimum overall grade.
Further details and minimum overall grade information is available from the La Trobe University Prerequisites page.
Applicants who complete Unilearn studies must also submit a copy of their 'Statement of Achievement' and transcript to VTAC.Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:
- are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)
- have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or
- do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.
Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page page for further information.
Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Some prerequisites for this course can be satisfied by successfully completing specific subjects offered through Unilearn and achieving the minimum overall grade.
Further details and minimum overall grade information is available from the La Trobe University Prerequisites page.
Applicants who complete Unilearn studies must also submit a copy of their 'Statement of Achievement' and transcript to VTAC.
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in Biology, any Business, Chemistry, English other than EAL, Environmental Science, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Physics or Psychology equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in English (EAL) equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
Aspire Programs
Our Aspire Early Entry Program provides you with an early conditional offer into your chosen course at La Trobe.
At La Trobe, there’s more than one way into uni. We have multiple streams to choose from so if you’ve given back to your community, achieved good results in Year 11 or taken extra university studies, you could take the stress out of Year 12 exams with an early conditional offer into your dream course.
Aspire Year 11 Conditional Entry
The Aspire Year 11 Conditional Entry program uses your performance in year 11 to secure you an early conditional offer into a range of courses at La Trobe. Once you have secured your place at La Trobe you can take advantage of our other Aspire pathways to unlock access to our most prestigious courses.
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Aspire Early University Study
The Aspire Early University Study program rewards Year 12 students who’ve done additional studies at La Trobe with an early conditional offer into their dream course. The Early University Study stream has two options to help get your university goals back on track.
Credit for previous study (advanced standing)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.
The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.
To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.
Pathways
A pathway is simply an alternative way for a student to get into their dream course - if direct entry isn't an option.
We've listed the 'pathway method and outcome' - which is how you can transfer into the area you want to study, assuming you meet the entry requirements (e.g. minimum WAM). You'll also find an estimate of how long it could take you to graduate, from the start of your pathway to the completion of your dream degree.
| Preferred course | Alternative pathway courses | Pathway method & outcome | Years to graduate including the Pathway course (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science | Bachelor of Business | Apply for transfer into preferred course | 4.5 years | Bachelor of Commerce | Apply for transfer into preferred course | 4 years | Bachelor of Science | Apply for transfer into preferred course | 4 years |
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What you'll study
Sample course structure
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science, students must complete a total of 480 credit points across 4 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 60 credit points from chosen Core
- 15 credit points from chosen Core choice
- 15 credit points from chosen Major - Commerce
- 30 credit points from chosen Major - Science
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 75 credit points from chosen Core
- 15 credit points from chosen Major - Commerce
- 30 credit points from chosen Major - Science
Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 15 credit points from chosen Core
- 30 credit points from chosen Major - Commerce
- 15 credit points from chosen Major - Commerce
- 30 credit points from chosen Major - Science
- 30 credit points from chosen Electives or minor
Year 4 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 15 credit points from chosen Core choice
- 45 credit points from chosen Major - Commerce
- 30 credit points from chosen Major - Science
- 30 credit points from chosen Electives or minor
Study options
Design your own degree: open access majors and minors available
La Trobe's open access majors and minors mean you could customise your degree with cross-disciplinary studies, work-integrated learning and study overseas.
Whatever you're studying, if there's enough spare credit points in your course structure and room in your timetable, you could choose an open access major or minor from your course’s discipline or a completely different discipline – mix business with science or arts with IT or combine a range of disciplines to design a degree to match your interests and truly find your niche.
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
| Subject name | Subject code | Year | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE | LTU0AIM | 1 | 0 |
| WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | ABS0WOM | 1 | 0 |
| BIG IDEAS IN SCIENCE: LIFE, THE UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING | SCI1LUE | 1 | 15 |
| DATA ANALYTICS CONCEPTS | BUS1001 | 1 | 15 |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE | FIN1FOF | 1 | 15 |
| MAKING SENSE OF DATA | STM1001 | 1 | 15 |
| ANALYSE AND IDEATE | BUS2001 | 2 | 15 |
| CAREER OPTIONS AND PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY | SHE2001 | 2 | 15 |
| IDEAS TO INNOVATION | EMS2ITI | 2 | 15 |
| INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS AND COMPANY LAW | LST2001 | 2 | 15 |
| SUSTAINABILITY | BUS1SBY | 2 | 15 |
| EVALUATE AND NEGOTIATE | BUS3002 | 3 | 15 |
Course majors
A major is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a major, this sequence must add up to 120 credit points. In some courses, you need to complete at least one major from your course's discipline to attain your degree.
| Course majors | Major code |
|---|---|
| Accounting | MAJOR-ACC-1 |
| Applied cybersecurity Open access | MJR-CYB01 |
| Artificial intelligence | MJR-CSE003 |
| Biochemistry | MAJOR-BCH-1 |
| Botany Open access | MAJOR-BOT-1 |
| Business analytics | MJR-BUA01 |
| Chemistry | MAJOR-CHEM |
| Crop science | MJR-AGR01 |
| Data science Open access | MAJOR-DATA |
| Ecology Open access | MAJOR-ECO-1 |
| Economics Open access | MAJOR-ECO-2 |
| Finance Open access | MJR-FIN01 |
| Genetics Open access | MAJOR-GEN-1 |
| Human physiological sciences StudyFlexOpen access | MJR-HPS01 |
| Management StudyFlexOpen access | MAJOR-MGT-1 |
| Marketing StudyFlexOpen access | MAJOR-MKT-1 |
| Mathematics Open access | MAJOR-MAT-H |
| Microbiology Open access | MAJOR-MIC-1 |
| Physics | MAJOR-PHY |
| Psychological science StudyFlexOpen access | MJR-PSY01 |
| Statistics Open access | MJR-STATS-1 |
| Zoology Open access | MAJOR-ZOO-1 |
Open access majors
If there is room in your degree for more than one major, you may wish to complete an open access major from another discipline area.
La Trobe open access majors and minors offer an opportunity to customise your degree with cross-discipline studies and work integrated learning.
View our open access majors
Course minors
A minor is an optional sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a minor, this sequence must add up to 60 credit points. A minor can be undertaken in a similar or different interest area in your course or major's discipline and, in some cases, taken from a different discipline. Up to two minors can be chosen in place of an optional second major or standalone elective subjects.
Open access minors
| Course minors | Minor code |
|---|---|
| Applied cybersecurity Open access | MNR-CSE01 |
| Applied statistics Open access | MINOR-STATS |
| Artificial intelligence | MNR-CSE02 |
| Biochemistry | MNR-BCH-01 |
| Botany | MNR-BOT-20 |
| Chemistry | MNR-CHE01 |
| Cognitive and developmental psychology StudyFlexOpen access | MNR-PSY01 |
| Crop science | MNR-AGR01 |
| Data science Open access | MNR-MAT01 |
| Discrete mathematics | MINOR-DISMAT |
| Ecological genetics and evolution | MINOR-EGE |
| Ecology studies | MNR-ECO-20 |
| Genetics | MNR-GEN-20 |
| Human physiological sciences StudyFlexOpen access | MNR-HPH-20 |
| Infectious disease epidemiology | MNR-MAT02 |
| Mathematics Open access | MINOR-MATHS |
| Microbiology | MNR-MIC-20 |
| Molecular genetics | MNR-GEN01 |
| Neuroscience Open access | MINOR-NEURO |
| Physics | MNR-PHY01 |
| Psychological science StudyFlexOpen access | MNR-PSY02 |
| Statistics Open access | MNR-STA01 |
| Zoology | MNR-ZOO-20 |
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.
Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements.
| Subject name | Subject code | Year | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECONOMIC ISSUES AND PUBLIC POLICY | BUS1BUE | 1 | 15 |
| MODERN ECONOMIES IN A CHANGING WORLD | BUS1ECW | 1 | 15 |
| BUSINESS WORK PLACEMENT | BUS3010 | 4 | 15 |
| EXECUTE AND MANAGE CHANGE | BUS3EMC | 4 | 15 |
See La Trobe University Handbook for more details
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
View course information for Melbourne (Bundoora)
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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science course and career outcomes
However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Year 1
After completing 1 year of full-time study
You can exit with a Diploma of Science or Diploma in Business
Year 2
After completing 2 years of full-time study
You can exit with an Associate Degree in Science
Year 4
After completing 4 years of full-time study
You can exit with a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science
Course intended learning outcomes
- Analyse real-world challenges confronting business and society, and propose innovative solutions.
- Evaluate potential solutions to real-world challenges and negotiate them with stakeholders.
- Implement and manage optimal solutions in a responsible and sustainable manner.
- Explain the nature and methods of contemporary scientific practice, and the interrelationship between science and society.
- Critically evaluate information from different sources to effectively communicate scientific reasoning and results to diverse audiences.
- Work and learn both independently and collaboratively, and demonstrate effective teamwork to complete tasks professionally.
- Employ academic and professional integrity and scientific rigour in the conduct, evaluation and reporting of scientific research and practice.
- Utilise digital technologies effectively in identifying and executing managerial, policy and scientific solutions.
- Productively apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in the area of the chosen major(s) and minor(s).
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science career opportunities
After graduation, you could pursue a wide range of specialist careers across business and science. Depending on your major, your opportunities could include:
- Business analyst
- Help organisations to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Develop data-driven solutions.
- Chemist
- Conduct experiments and fieldwork to find chemistry-based solutions that meet your organisation's needs.
- Data scientist
- Analyse big data and identify patterns, predict trends and support strategic decision-making in almost every field.
- Economist
- Take complex data, analyse it to find key trends and insights, then give advice on economic and social policy.
- Geneticist
- Analyse patient data using genetic techniques. Write assessments and reports, and always maintain a high level of privacy and safety.
- Project manager
- Take charge of projects in any industry. Connect teams and stakeholders to deliver results on time and on budget.
- Systems analyst
- Analyse information, solve business problems and design quality systems that support organisational evolution.
Professional recognition
The Accounting major in the Bachelor of Commerce is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major are eligible to apply for membership with the CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
The Marketing major in the Bachelor of Commerce is accredited by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI). Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce with a Marketing major may be eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Marketing Institute.
The Chemistry major in the Bachelor of Science is seeking re-accreditation by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). The Physics major in the Bachelor of Science is accredited by the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP). The Statistics major, with an additional subject (STA2ASM), in the Bachelor of Science is accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA).
Professional membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Contact the relevant professional body for details.
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated course fees for domestic students
Estimated fees per year (2025):
Indicative based on 2024 fees
$13,430 (CSP) per 120 credit points.
Commonwealth supported places (CSP):
The estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.
To get a more accurate estimation, you can use the fee calculator to calculate your course fees and study load (EFTSL: Equivalent full-time study load)
How your fees are calculated
The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. This estimated cost is provided as a guide only – the actual cost will vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- the time it takes to do your course based on your study load (full-time/part-time)
- approved credit for prior learning
If part-time study is permitted, your annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of subjects taken per semester.
Fee help
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your share of the fee (the student contribution), is set each year by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual subjects, not the overall course.
Learn more about Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
HECS-Help Loan
HECS-HELP is the Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Program. It enables you to borrow the amount of your student contribution and then pay that loan back once you are in the workforce and earning at a specified level. A HECS-HELP loan is not means tested.
HECS-HELP is available to eligible Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders who are enrolled in a CSP. As a CSP student, you may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which allows you to defer payment of up to 100% of your student contribution.
Please note that additional costs are incurred from Essential requirements and additional costs.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for both current and future students. Find out what La Trobe scholarship opportunities might be available to you. View all available scholarships
Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.
Scholarships that may be available for this course
Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Program
Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future undergraduates, 1st year undergraduates, Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident
Full time enrolment and proof of relocation will be confirmed before payment is made into the recipient's bank account.
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How to apply
Before you apply
If you are applying for multiple courses you will need to apply through UAC or VTAC (Semester 1 only). If you are applying for one course, you may be able to apply direct.
Applying for a Bachelor's degree
Current Year 12 students living in Victoria
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Current Year 12 students living in NSW
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If you’re a Year 12 student from New South Wales, you’ll lodge an application via UAC. Your application will then be assessed based on your Year 12 results when they’re released.
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Overview
Key facts
| Award | Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science |
|---|---|
| VTAC code | 2100322831 (CSP) |
| Start dates |
Indicative based on 2024 start dates Semester 1 (March 2025), Semester 2 (July 2025) |
| Duration | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Available locations | Melbourne (Bundoora) |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Majors | |
| Prerequisite | English; Other (Please refer to admission requirements for details) |
| Fees |
Indicative based on 2024 fees Estimated cost per year if studying full time $13,430 (CSP) per 120 credit points.Actual fees may vary depending on subject choice; Learn more about Fees and scholarships. |
ATAR requirements
* based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile
Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
Lowest selection rank 85.85
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About the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science
Keen to explore how the fascinating world of science interacts with the commercial sphere? You'll open your eyes and broaden your mind with La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science.
This course will enable you to take advantage of the synergies between commerce and science, such as successfully managing a project involving research and development or commercializing intellectual property from a scientific breakthrough.
Whether it's finding new treatments for diseases, developing sustainable ways to grow food, pioneering research in artificial intelligence or building the commercial structures that power scientific innovations, you'll be prepared to pursue your dream career with this flexible double degree.
Co-designed with industry leaders for high-achieving students wishing to make a difference, the course provides a unique multidisciplinary set of skills and knowledge sought-after by employers and policymakers. These skills are achieved through students' flexible choice from a range of majors and minors. Students have the freedom to select major options in both Commerce (Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing) and Science (sixteen majors across a wide range of disciplines), as well as minors from across the University.
One of the truly innovative features of this double degree is an entrepreneurial core, which consists of three interlinked subjects in Commerce plus an innovation challenge in Science. They develop valuable graduate capabilities including independent research, innovative thinking, cultural intelligence, (oral and written) communication, teamwork and leadership. You will first learn to identify an idea or practical solution to a real-world challenge. You will then improve your ability to communicate your solution and negotiate it with the stakeholders. In the final subject, you will develop your capacity to implement your solution in a real-world context. All these skills make you a more effective leader, preparing you to meet the challenges of automation, AI-driven technologies and big data.
You will study alongside world-class researchers from our Centre for AgriBioscience and La Trobe Business School, and benefit from our teaching and research facilities like the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science or the Finance trading room. Our research hubs also offer regular seminars on diverse topics, such as how to fight climate change, breakthroughs in cancer treatment, and new ways to protect our waterways.
During your studies you won't be confined to the classroom. You'll experience hands-on learning, with work placement opportunities across both Commerce and Science subjects. Get the industry experience you need to build an exciting career in the field of your choice. An overseas student exchange program is also available.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Biomedicine
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computer Science
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Health Sciences
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Psychological Science
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Diploma in Business
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Online
COURSE
Global Master of Business Administration
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Sydney
COURSE
Graduate Certificate in Business
0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent0.5 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora), Online, Sydney
COURSE
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent0.5 years full-time
City, Online
COURSE
Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent0.5 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Graduate Certificate in Marketing
0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent0.5 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent0.5 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Sydney
COURSE
Graduate Diploma in Business
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora), Online
COURSE
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Online
COURSE
Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
City, Online
COURSE
Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Graduate Diploma in International Business
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Master of Business Administration
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent1.5 years full-time
Online
COURSE
Master of Business Analytics
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
City
COURSE
Master of Business Information Systems
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Master of Engineering Management
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Master of Extended Professional Accounting
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo
COURSE
Master of Financial Analysis
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Master of International Business
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Master of Marketing
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora)
COURSE
Master of Professional Accounting
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent1.5 years full-time
Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo