Bachelor of Commerce
at Griffith University, Queensland.
A three-year commerce degree (two years accelerated) at the Gold Coast (ranks shown), Brisbane City (72.70 in 2026) and online, with majors in accounting, economics, finance and financial planning. No prerequisites; the assumed knowledge is any General or Applied English subject.
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 Griffith 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 | 70.75 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 76.90 | qtac.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 QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students build foundations in accounting, finance and economics, then choose a major: accounting, economics, finance, financial planning, or financial crime investigation and compliance. The degree can be completed in two years by studying across three trimesters. Applicants below the rank may be offered a Griffith diploma pathway that leads into second year of the degree.
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 and CA ANZ (accounting major)
Typical first jobs
- Graduate accountant at a mid-tier or Big Four firm
- Audit or assurance graduate
- Tax associate
- Banking or finance graduate analyst
- Financial planning associate
- Business or commercial analyst
- Treasury or accounts-finance officer
Graduate starting salary
$58,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work in accounting, finance, banking and financial planning. The accounting major is the usual route to CPA Australia or CA ANZ membership, and an Honours year is available.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students comfortable with numbers, structure and detail
- People aiming at a regulated profession such as accounting or financial planning
- Methodical learners who like clear right-and-wrong problems
- Students willing to sit technical exams and follow accreditation rules
- Those interested in how money, markets and firms work
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths, statistics and exam-heavy assessment
- People wanting a broad, flexible generalist degree (consider the Bachelor of Business)
- Those who avoid detailed, rule-based work
Related courses at Griffith
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Griffith University website and on QTAC before applying.