Bachelor of Commerce

Overview

In a business world continually reshaped by digital disruption, future-thinking leaders capable of designing contemporary solutions are in high demand.

With RMIT's Bachelor of Commerce, you'll stay up-to-date with the latest in technology, business theories, and market trends. With six majors on offer, this course you'll explore the complexities of laws, policy development, market dynamics and technological innovation that shape today's commerce.

But it's not just theory – you'll also master critical analysis and data-driven decision-making, equipping you to uncover trends and insights that will drive the future of business in the digital age.

Plus, you'll gain valuable real-world experience. Connect with industry professionals and learn from their experiences through engaging conversations and eye-opening workplace visits. Then, dive into an industry-based project where you'll tackle the emerging opportunities and challenges that define tomorrow's commerce landscape.

Ready to make your mark as a future leader? Whether your goal is a corporate career, government work, or the public sector, this course sets you on the path to success in the commercial world – and beyond.

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Why study the Bachelor of Commerce at RMIT?

Future focused

Master the digital environment and tackle the latest trends and challenges with expert knowledge and analytical skills.

Industry relevant

Turn your theoretical knowledge into practical problem solving through an industry-based project that addresses the future of commerce.

Career ready

Designed in consultation with industry partners, this course is tailored to prepare you for future careers in commerce.

Industry partners and catalysts

This degree is closely integrated with industry and real-world problem solving as a vital part of the learning experience. It is also underpinned by various technology platforms, enabling you to experience various applications that will help you in the world of work, and to provide the technological support throughout your learning journey. We have partnered with key organisations in industry to help build what you will learn in your classes.

Majors in the Bachelor of Commerce

There are six majors in this course, specifically chosen for their relevance to the modern commercial world, setting you up to solve pressing problems.

Choose from the following major options:

Cyber Security Law and Governance

This major equips you with the skills to manage cyber risks by combining technical knowledge with an understanding of data protection, privacy laws and governance frameworks. Graduates will be prepared for roles in governance, legal compliance, and cybersecurity risk management across various industries, helping organisations protect data.

Enterprise AI and Business Analytics

Learn to leverage AI and analytics tools for data-driven decision-making, business problem-solving, and optimising operational efficiency. You'll gain hands-on experience with AI tools and data science while developing strategic thinking, preparing for dynamic roles in data, business intelligence, and strategy.

International Business

Navigate the complexities of conducting business across borders with a focus on global market analysis, foreign direct investment, and managing multinational enterprises. You'll cover international market analysis, foreign investment decisions and managing multinational businesses in the digital era.

Marketing Technology

This major prepares you with the expertise to leverage technologies that shape consumer behaviour and marketing strategies. You’ll learn marketing principles, consumer behavior, and research skills, while developing the ability to execute strategies that include marketing automation, personalisation and technologies like AI to enhance customer experiences.

Quantitative Economics and Finance

Gain the cutting-edge data skills and economic and financial analytical techniques to navigate global financial markets. In this major, you'll explore financial innovation, corporate finance, forecasting, big data, machine learning, and portfolio management, developing expertise in financial modeling, data analysis, and economic strategy. This major prepares graduates with the problem-solving and technological skills to thrive in the digital economy.

Leadership and Strategy

This major equips you with the tools to lead strategically in a technology-driven business environment. You’ll develop skills in authentic leadership, ethical practices, and strategic thinking, learning to drive sustainable growth and build high-performing, ethical, and inclusive workplaces.

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Learning and teaching

The Bachelor of Commerce is offered in a blended delivery mode, made up of face-to-face and online-based activities, with the primary campus being RMIT’s Melbourne City Campus. The course will be taught through an innovative and digitally blended curriculum, including workshops, lectures, presentations and student-led discussions.

Assessment methods

The program incorporates individual assessments, in-class assessments and group work, all grounded in the principles of active, authentic and applied learning. Assessments will also be enhanced by the use of relevant digital tools such as serious games, simulations and technology-focused platforms.

Learning at RMIT

The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.

Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.

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The Bachelor of Commerce features two designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects. These subjects will engage you in real-world learning journeys, designed to complement your theory and strengthen your understanding of how commerce operates in Australia. You’ll tackle issues and priorities required of commercial leaders in the digital world, setting up your future career.

Industry-partnered learning opportunities and additional industry-engaging activities will be present throughout other elements of the course.

You'll also have the opportunity to undertake paid or unpaid internships and have your work experience recognised towards your study.

Global work, exchange and study experiences

RMIT offers a range of opportunities for our students to study abroad through global work, exchange and study experiences with over 165 partner universities worldwide.

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The blended learning nature of this course means you'll be required to attend in-person classes as well as study online in your own time. You can expect to be on campus, on average, 1-2 days per week, with an additional 5 hours of external study per subject, per week (including required reading and assignment load).

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.

To graduate from the Bachelor of Commerce, you must complete the following requirements:

nine core courses (108 credit points)
one capstone course (12 credit points)
one compulsory major (96 credit points)
one minor (48 credit points), or four courses (48 credit points) from any minor
two university electives (24 credit points).

This can be completed in a variety of ways with certain limitations, but the following is an example of a typical Bachelor of Commerce course map:

Year 1

The first year of your study will primarily focus on establishing core business and commerce knowledge. You will explore AI and business analytics, business law, financial instruments, digital business security and more through eight core courses.

Year 2

In your second year, you will delve deeper into the commercial world, beginning study on your chosen major or minor. You will also be able to complete one of your WIL courses at this time. Majors and/or minors include:

Cyber Security Law and Governance
Enterprise AI and Business Analytics
International Business
Marketing Technology
Quantitative Economics and Finance
Leadership and Strategy.

Year 3

In your final year, you will complete any remaining major or minor courses, as well as participate in your capstone course. This course is designed to book-end your degree and represents a summation of your learning journey.

Course structure

Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.

Bachelor of Commerce

Program code: BP357

Title

Location

Duration

Plan code

CRICOS

Bachelor of Commerce

City Campus

3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

BP357

115036K

Location

City Campus

Duration

3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Plan code

BP357

CRICOS

115036K

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Bachelor of Commerce

City Campus

3 years full-time

BP357

115036K

Location

City Campus

Duration

3 years full-time

Plan code

BP357

CRICOS

115036K

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Please note: The first intake of this degree will commence in Semester 1 2025.

Note: International student visa holders can only study full-time.

Career

RMIT's Bachelor of Commerce graduates are well-equipped to confront significant challenges within the continually evolving commercial world.

With your mix of chosen major and minors, you’ll unlock a world of possibilities where your work-ready skills become your passport to diverse career landscapes. Seize the chance to lead, innovate and make your mark in a career that resonates with your ambitions.

Depending on your choice of major, minor, and other subjects, here are some possible jobs in the following sectors:

Business analysis and consultancy: business analyst; management consultant; operations analyst; strategic planner; business development analyst
Marketing and sales: digital marketing analyst; marketing coordinator; brand manager; social media specialist; sales manager
Financial services: financial analyst; quantitative analyst; investment banker; risk manager; financial planner
Technology and analytics: AI solutions architect; business analytics specialist; data scientist; cyber security specialist; digital transformation manager
International and global markets: international trade specialist; global market researcher; international business development manager; export manager; global supply chain manager
Governance and compliance: cyber security compliance officer; data protection officer; risk and compliance manager; legal and governance advisor
Entrepreneurship and leadership: entrepreneur; start-up founder; corporate strategy manager; leadership development coach; strategic innovation manager

With RMIT's comprehensive curriculum and industry connections, you’ll be well-prepared to navigate and excel in these dynamic roles, making a significant impact in the commercial world.

Entry requirements and admissions

You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification).

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:

a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or
a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL)

or equivalent studies.

AND

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:

a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics

or equivalent studies.

Guaranteed ATAR

This course has a Guaranteed ATAR (excluding adjustment factors).

This means that if you receive an ATAR equal to or above this and meet the course pre-requisites, we will guarantee you an offer in this course.

If you receive an ATAR below this guarantee, you may still receive an offer, depending on the availability of places in this course and whether you are eligible to receive any adjustment factors.

Please note: For VTAC applicants to receive an offer, this course must be your highest eligible preference.

Rankings and adjustment factors

Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors.

You may be eligible to receive adjustment factors which include equity access schemes and/or subject adjustments to a maximum of 28 aggregate adjustment points. For more information about what adjustment factors RMIT considers visit Admission to RMIT.

We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.

Selection criteria by applicant type

Please select the highest level of education you have or will be completing in order to find out the selection criteria that applies to you, in addition to meeting the above entry requirements.

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Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement. You will be ranked on your ATAR plus any adjustment factors.

Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12

School Network Access Program (SNAP)

The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary participation by giving priority access to RMIT diploma and degree programs to eligible applicants currently studying Year 12 at a SNAP partner school.

Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 or whose highest qualification is a completed Year 12.

Subject adjustments

Regional adjustments

RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all programs that select primarily on ATAR.
Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.

Equity access schemes

Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.
Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.

Successful completion of any Australian Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) will meet the minimum entry requirements for this course.

Completion of an Australian Diploma (or equivalent) does not satisfy the minimum entry requirements for this course.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.

Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study.

If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with vocational education and training study, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:

are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.

You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:

Equity access schemes

Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.
Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., GPA (including any adjustment factors).

We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. Previous fail grades in similar courses may affect your eligibility. You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your GPA.

successful completion of at least four courses (subjects) at an Australian higher education diploma level (or equivalent) and no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree; or
successful completion of at least four courses (subjects) at an Australian associate degree level (or equivalent) and no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree; or
successful completion of at least two courses (subjects) at an Australian undergraduate level (or equivalent) and no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.

Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study.

If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with higher education study, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:

are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.

You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.

Personal statement

If you have been excluded from a program due to academic progress you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success.

If you are applying to RMIT through VTAC you can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.

If you are applying direct to RMIT you can upload your completed personal statement via your online direct application.

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:

Equity access schemes

Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.
Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) score (including any adjustment factors).

You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites.

Work and life experience does not provide any additional consideration for entry to this program. You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.

Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study.

If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with work and life experience, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:

are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.

You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:

Equity access schemes

Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.
Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

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This course is new for semester 1 2025, so no ATAR* profile information is currently available.

This course is new for semester 1 2025, so no student profile information is currently available.

*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments) for current and recent Year 12 applicants.

RMIT is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your undergraduate study options. Find out more about admission to RMIT.

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You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.

You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 80% (see calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

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Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:

a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics

or equivalent studies.

A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

Pathways

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Understanding pathways

Even though there are no formal pathways into this course, there are often other ways you can gain entry. For more information, use our Pathways finder or contact Study@RMIT to discuss your options.

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Even though there are no formal pathways into this course, there are often other ways you can gain entry.

Contact Study@RMIT to discuss your options

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.

Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.

Find out if you might be eligible

When you successfully complete this degree, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT Honours or Postgraduate degree.

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Unfortunately, there are no formal pathways into this degree.

Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.

When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.

When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT Honours or Postgraduate degree.

Fees

Fees provided below are indicative only and are based on the fees for 2024 Commonwealth supported places. Fees for 2025 will be available later in the year.

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2025 indicative fees

In 2025, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$4,627 to AU$16,992*.

Additional expenses

Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$365 maximum fee for 2025*.
Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

Annual fee adjustment

Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.

Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

Defer your payment

You may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to the full amount of your student contribution fees. You may also be eligible to apply to defer payment of your SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.

Paying your fees and applying for refunds

For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.

If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government.

Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set on an annual basis by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual enrolled courses, not the overall program.

How much can I expect to pay for my Commonwealth supported place?

The Australian Government has introduced changes to university funding and student contribution fees under its Job-ready Graduates Package.

The fees in the table below apply to students who commence their program in 2025. Fees for continuing students are available at fees for Commonwealth supported students.

Each course (subject) falls into a band. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.

Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.

You can learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees for units from different bands at Fees for Commonwealth supported students.

Maximum student contribution amount for Commonwealth supported places in 2025 for commencing students

Student contribution band by course (subject)	Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2025
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture	$4,627 per standard year $578 per standard (12 credit point) course
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual and Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science, Pathology	$9,314 per standard year $1,164 per standard (12 credit point) course
Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science	$13,241 per standard year $1,655 per standard (12 credit point) course
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture	$16,992 per standard year $2,124 per standard (12 credit point) course

Student Learning Entitlement

On 1 January 2022, the Government implemented the Student Learning Entitlement (SLE).

The SLE allows students 7 years of full-time subsidised study in Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).
Your total SLE amount will be reduced in accordance with your overall study load in a CSP.
Once you have utilised all your SLE, you can not longer study in a CSP.

For more information about SLE, visit Study Assist.

HECS-HELP Loans

The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to the full amount of their student contribution.

SA-HELP Loans

You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.

How does a HELP loan work?

If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.

You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.

For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2025 is $365.

You may also be required to purchase other items related to your course, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from course to course.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

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In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:

Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
Some programs incur additional expenses.

You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.

Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2025 is $365.

Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.

Applying for refunds

Find information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Looking for answers or more general information?

Use our Frequently Asked Questions to learn about the application process and its equity access schemes, find out how to accept or defer your offer or request a leave of absence, discover information about your fees, refunds and scholarships, and explore the various student support and advocacy services, as well as how to find out more about your preferred program, and more.

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Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce

Overview

Why study the Bachelor of Commerce at RMIT?

Future focused

Industry relevant

Career ready

Industry partners and catalysts

Majors in the Bachelor of Commerce

Choose from the following major options:

Cyber Security Law and Governance

Enterprise AI and Business Analytics

International Business

Marketing Technology

Quantitative Economics and Finance

Leadership and Strategy

Details

How you will learn

Learning and teaching

Assessment methods

Learning at RMIT

Industry connections

International opportunities

Global work, exchange and study experiences

Contact hours and study load

Learning outcomes

Electives and course plan

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Course structure

Career

Entry requirements and admissions

Prerequisites

Guaranteed ATAR

Rankings and adjustment factors

Selection criteria by applicant type

I am an applicant with recent secondary education (current or within the past two years)

Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12

School Network Access Program (SNAP)

Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 or whose highest qualification is a completed Year 12.

Subject adjustments

Regional adjustments

Equity access schemes

Elite Athlete Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

I am an applicant with Vocational Education and Training study

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:

Equity access schemes

Elite Athlete Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

I am an applicant with Higher Education study

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

Personal statement

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:

Equity access schemes

Elite Athlete Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

I am an applicant with Work and Life Experience

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:

Equity access schemes

Elite Athlete Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Additional information

ATAR profile

Student profile

Academic requirements

Entry score calculator

Minimum Score Required

Prerequisites

Selection tasks

English language requirements

Pathways

Understanding pathways

Pathway options

Credit and recognition of prior learning

Further study

Pathway options