Bachelor of Commerce
at The Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory.
A three-year commerce degree at ANU in Canberra with majors in accounting, business information systems, corporate sustainability, economic studies, finance, international business, management and marketing. The assumed knowledge is Mathematics Advanced (NSW) or Mathematical Methods (ACT); minimum selection rank 80.00.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the ANU Bachelor of Commerce for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 80.20 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 80.10 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 80.35 | uac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Majors are accounting, business information systems, corporate sustainability, economic studies, finance, international business, management and marketing. Honours is available as an additional year, subject to admission requirements.
Career outcomes
- Graduates enter chartered accounting, audit and tax roles at the Big Four firms and mid-tier accounting practices.
- Common destinations include commercial banking, financial services and financial planning practices.
- Many alumni move into corporate strategy, management consulting and finance functions within ASX-listed companies.
Professional accreditation
- CPA Australia, CA ANZ or ACS membership requirements (depending on courses)
Typical first jobs
- Audit and assurance graduate at Big Four firms (PwC, KPMG, EY, Deloitte) Canberra offices
- Graduate analyst at the Reserve Bank of Australia, Treasury and the Productivity Commission
- Graduate at the Australian Taxation Office in Canberra
- Tax and advisory graduate at mid-tier firms (BDO, Grant Thornton, RSM)
- Finance graduate at APS agencies (Finance, Defence APS, Home Affairs)
- Commercial banking and corporate finance graduate at CBA, NAB and Westpac Canberra
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $78,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Depending on the courses completed, graduates can meet the educational requirements for membership of bodies including CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ and the Australian Computer Society. Graduates work in accounting, finance, consulting and the public service.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who scored well in Year 12 advanced maths and enjoy financial reasoning
- Those targeting Big Four audit graduate programs (Canberra offices of PwC, KPMG, EY, Deloitte)
- People drawn to the RBA, Treasury and Productivity Commission graduate streams
- Students willing to study CPA or CA after graduation for accreditation
- Those comfortable balancing technical accounting with strategy and management units
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike accounting standards, tax law and detailed numerical work
- Those who avoid timed final exams (a substantial weight in core units)
- Anyone wanting a broad qualitative-only management degree (Business is the better fit)
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Commerce as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Related courses at ANU
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Australian National University website and on UAC before applying.