B2006 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Global Studies
Faculty of Business and Economics
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Global Studies (B2006) is a 4 years full-time, 192-credit-point, bachelor degree course from the Faculty of Business and Economics, taught at Clayton. In 2027 you can choose from 11 majors. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 192
- Duration
- 4 years full time
- 8 years part time
- Campus
- Clayton
- On campus
- Guaranteed ATAR
- 85
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Requisite map
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Overview
This double degree course gives you the opportunity to explore global cultures, learn the intricacies of global economies, develop your leadership skills and combine your studies with overseas travel.
Studying both commerce and global studies will enable you to explore from a multidisciplinary perspective how economic, political, social and technological decisions are made across the world.
You will learn about the challenges facing all cultures and communities, such as peace and conflict, the rich-poor gap, and crime and justice, and be able to combine these with an understanding of the commercial realities all countries face.
Overseas study costs
This course includes a compulsory overseas study component which can be met through any combination of overseas study including: the Global Immersion Guarantee, Global Campus Intensives, exchange or study abroad or any international study tour units. There are a range of overseas study options and students should refer to the faculty's study abroad webpage for more information including additional costs, as well as opportunities for funding*.
*The Global Scholars Program also provides eligible students with financial assistance for the costs associated with overseas studies.
Course structure
Made up of
Rules
In this double degree you will complete one major in the Bachelor of Commerce (B2001) and specialist knowledge in the Bachelor of Global studies. Where you have space in your degree you may complete an additional major. 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.
Commerce component96 credit points
Note: If you are completing the Accounting major as part of this double degree, please note ECX2953 is required for professional accreditation. You can complete ECX2953 in Part A instead of ECC1000, and you will not be required to complete ECC1100.
Global studies component96 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.
Commerce
B2001 Bachelor of Commerce is a comprehensive course, structured in four parts. In this double degree course you complete:
Part A. Core studies
These studies will provide you with a broad foundation for your study of commerce and expose you to several commerce disciplines. This will contribute breadth to your knowledge of commerce and address the graduate course outcomes. It will also give you the opportunity to learn more about each discipline before finalising your choice of major.
Part B. Major studies
Your major studies will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of your major area of study.
Part C. Capstone studies
This is designed to consolidate the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the study of your course.
Global Studies
A2001 Bachelor of Global Studies course is a specialist course structured in five parts. In this double degree course you complete:
Part A. Core studies and Part B. Global mobility
You will compare and contrast a range of global challenges and solutions in different historical, linguistic, cultural, and geographical settings, focussing especially on developing an understanding of effective collaboration, communication and leadership across a range of contexts.
Part C. Language studies
The world is multilingual. Studying other languages will help you understand your own place in the global landscape as well as improving your resilience and capacity to embrace uncertainty and complexity. You may continue with a language you have studied previously, or experiment with beginner's level units in any of the eight Asian and European languages offered in the Faculty of Arts. Alternatively, explore units focusing on indigenous languages, literary cultures and global varieties of English.
Part D. Discipline elective studies
You will gain in-depth knowledge of a specific facet or facets of global studies through units grounded in a wide variety of humanities and social science disciplines. These units will provide you with the practical and theoretical skills needed to critically analyse, communicate and formulate innovative solutions to global challenges.
Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
You must complete 192 credit points, of which 96 credit points are from the Bachelor of Commerce (including all the requirements in Parts A, B and C for the single degree) and 96 credit points from the Bachelor of Global Studies (including all of the requirements in Parts A, B, C and D for the single degree).
In this double degree you will complete one major in the Bachelor of Commerce (B2001) and specialist knowledge in the Bachelor of Global studies. Where you have space in your degree you may complete an additional major. 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.
Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise specified.
Commerce component (96 credit points)
You must complete 96 credit points, including all of the requirements in Part A, Part B and Part C, for the Bachelor of Commerce.
Note: If you are completing the Accounting major as part of this double degree, please note ECX2953 is required for professional accreditation. You can complete ECX2953 in Part A instead of ECC1000, and you will not be required to complete ECC1100.
Global studies component (96 credit points)
You must complete 96 credit points, including all of the requirements in Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D, for the Bachelor of Global Studies.
Areas of study
Majors (11)
- ACCT-MAJAccountingNo reviews yet
- ACTU-MAJActuarial studiesNo reviews yet
- BHCM-MAJBehavioural commerceNo reviews yet
- BUAN-MAJBusiness analyticsNo reviews yet
- ECNM-MAJEconometricsNo reviews yet
- ECOS-MAJEconomicsNo reviews yet
- FINC-MAJFinanceNo reviews yet
- MGMS-MAJManagement studiesNo reviews yet
- MKSC-MAJMarketing scienceNo reviews yet
- MTFE-MAJMathematical foundations of econometricsNo reviews yet
- SSRM-MAJSustainability and responsible managementNo reviews yet
Entry requirements
Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank
85; International: UERT Year 12/Foundation Band 4+ (87.5-89.99); UERT Post-Secondary Band 3 (Distinction)
Other applicants
All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.
VET Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma graduates:
Applicants will require a minimum 70% average to be considered for selection. Preference will be given to applicants whose prior studies are related to the course. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not be sufficient to meet admission requirements.
Monash College entry requirements:
Diploma of Business (Commerce stream) Part 2 average: 75%
Monash University Foundation Year average: 76.25%
Higher education studies:
Applicants will require a minimum 70% average to be considered for selection. Preference will be given to applicants whose prior studies are related to the course. A minimum of two single units must be completed in order to meet minimum admission requirements.
English language
Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test
Pathways
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More information
Progression to further studies
Refer to the Course description for each partner course.
Professional accreditation
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Notes for students
You can enrich your degree to hone your academic and professional skills with a range of Flagship Rich Educational Experiences (FREE), including the Research, Experimentation and Discovery, Monash Innovation Guarantee, Global Immersion Guarantee and Volunteering. These flagship rich educational experience units may be credited in place of your specified commerce elective if approved by the faculty, or alternatively utilising your replacement units. There are both 6 and 12 credit point unit options available.
If you are enrolled in a double degree it may be possible to utilise credit from one or both of your degrees to do a 6 and/or 12 credit point flagship rich educational experience. For information on eligible double degree combinations please see FREE.
Other information
This double degree course gives you the opportunity to explore global cultures, learn the intricacies of global economies, develop your leadership skills and combine your studies with global mobility.
Studying both commerce and global studies will enable you to explore from a multidisciplinary perspective how economic, political, social and technological decisions are made across the world.
You will learn about the challenges facing all cultures and communities, such as peace and conflict, the rich-poor gap, and crime and justice, and be able to combine these with an understanding of the commercial realities all countries face.
Global mobility is a compulsory component of the course. You can select from a wide range of physical and virtual mobility experiences. Students should refer to the faculty's study abroad webpage for more information including additional costs, as well as opportunities for funding.
Common questions
How long is Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Global Studies?
4 years full time, 192 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 8 semesters of full-time study.
What majors can I take in Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Global Studies?
11 majors in 2027, including Accounting, Actuarial studies, Behavioural commerce, Business analytics, Econometrics, Economics, Finance and Management studies.
What ATAR do I need for Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Global Studies?
The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2027 entry is 85.
Where can I study Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Global Studies?
At Clayton.
How do I plan my Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Global Studies units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.