Bachelor of Commerce
at Macquarie University, New South Wales.
A three-year commerce degree at Macquarie's North Ryde campus with majors including accounting, business analytics, economics, finance and marketing. Assumed knowledge is Mathematics Advanced for analytics, economics and finance (Standard 2 for other majors). Minimum selection rank for 2027 entry: 85.
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 Macquarie 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79.70 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 80.00 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 80.25 | 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 analytics, business information systems, cyber security governance, economics, finance, human resource management, international business, marketing, and marketing insights and analytics. Mathematics Advanced is recommended for accounting and business information systems, and Mathematics Extension 1 for finance.
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, ACCA and IPA (accounting major, with correct units)
Typical first jobs
- Graduate auditor or tax consultant at the big four professional services firms
- Graduate analyst at the big four banks and Macquarie Group
- Analyst in banking and financial services
- Management consulting analyst
- Treasury or risk analyst at corporates and government
- Pricing or actuarial analyst (with maths major) at insurers
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $80,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
With the right choice of units, the accounting major is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, ACCA and the Institute of Public Accountants. Graduates work in accounting, finance, analytics and marketing, or continue to postgraduate study.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students confident with maths, particularly Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1
- Those targeting finance, banking, audit, tax or quantitative analytics roles
- Students aiming for the CA, CPA or CFA credentialing pathway
- People who enjoy working with structured numerical data
- Networkers who target Sydney CBD finance and consulting employers
It is probably not for you if
- Students who hated Year 12 maths and want a numerate-light degree (consider a BBus or BA)
- Those wanting a creative-led business curriculum
- Anyone uncomfortable with high-stakes exam-weighted units
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 Macquarie
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Macquarie University website and on UAC before applying.