Bachelor of Commerce
at Bond University, Queensland.
A two-year (six-semester) commerce degree at Bond's Gold Coast campus with majors in accounting, actuarial science, economics and finance. Bond lists a guide ATAR of 65; its published data for January 2026 school leavers shows ATARs from 78.05 to 97.85 (median 90.18). Bond admits directly rather than through QTAC selection ranks, so no lowest selection rank is published.
Lowest selection rank
Bond has not published a lowest selection rank for this course for recent intakes. That usually means too few ATAR-based offers were made to report one, or that selection also uses a portfolio, audition, interview or other criteria. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students complete a major that prepares them for a professional career in accounting, actuarial science, economics or finance, and develop financial literacy, business analytics, decision-making and leadership skills. The program is accredited by AACSB and CA ANZ, and students can take internships, study tours or an exchange semester.
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
- AACSB
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
Typical first jobs
- Graduate auditor or tax consultant at an accounting firm
- Commercial or retail banking analyst
- Financial planner or wealth-management analyst
- Corporate finance or treasury analyst
- Actuarial analyst (with actuarial major)
- Management or business analyst
- Accounts or finance officer in industry
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $72,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Accounting graduates can pursue CA ANZ membership; others work in finance, economics and actuarial roles. A three-year version of the degree is also offered.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoyed advanced or specialist maths at school
- People targeting accounting, banking or advisory graduate roles
- Numerate students comfortable with spreadsheets and modelling
- Self-starters who want to finish a professional degree in two years
- Strong communicators who can explain numbers to non-finance audiences
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths and heavy final exams
- People wanting purely creative or studio-based study
- Those who prefer humanities-style essay writing
- Students who struggle with a fast, year-round study pace
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Bond University website before applying.