Bachelor of Commerce
at Curtin University, Western Australia.
A professional business degree covering accounting, finance, economics, marketing and management. Most providers offer CPA-accredited majors and a placement year.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the Curtin University Bachelor of Commerce. We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official TISC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year covers the commerce core: financial accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics, business finance, business statistics and an introductory management or business law unit. The quantitative load is heavier than the general Bachelor of Business. Second year specialises into major streams such as accounting, finance, economics, financial planning, taxation, business law or business analytics. Quantitative content steps up, especially in finance and analytics units. Curtin's business school at Bentley runs case studies with major accounting and banking employers and offers double majors. Third year is the capstone year with advanced major units, an integrated or applied finance project and professional electives. Students target graduate programs at the Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG), the major banks and resources-sector employers in Perth. Accounting majors are structured to meet CPA Australia and CA ANZ entry requirements.
Example first-year subjects
- Financial Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Business Finance
- Business Statistics
- Introduction to Management
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth 50 to 70 per cent in foundation accounting and economics units
- Individual problem sets and quantitative assignments
- Group case-study reports and presentations
- Capstone consulting or applied finance project
- Mid-semester tests every three to six weeks
- Investment-report or financial-modelling assignments in finance majors
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, investment banking analyst programmes and financial planning practices.
- Many alumni move into corporate strategy, management consulting and finance functions within ASX-listed companies.
Professional accreditation
- CPA Australia
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Typical first jobs
- Big Four graduate auditor or tax consultant
- Commercial or investment banking analyst
- Financial planner or wealth-management analyst
- Management or strategy consultant
- Corporate finance or treasury analyst in resources-sector firms
- Business or data analyst
- Graduate accountant in a mid-tier practice
Graduate starting salary
$58,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Most graduates head into graduate programs at accounting firms, banks or consultancies and complete CPA, CA or CFA qualifications on the job. Postgrad options at Curtin include the Master of Commerce, Master of Finance, Master of Professional Accounting (for those topping up), Master of Taxation and the Curtin MBA after some experience. Honours is available for strong students aiming at research, central banking or top-tier strategy and economics roles.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who liked methods or specialist maths and economics in Year 12
- People targeting Big Four accounting or banking graduate roles
- Numerate students comfortable with spreadsheets and modelling
- Strong communicators who can pitch numbers to non-finance audiences
- Self-starters who network at industry events and case competitions
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths and final exams
- People wanting purely creative or studio-based study
- Those who prefer humanities-style essay writing
- Students who want a fully online learning experience
Related courses at Curtin
Sources
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