Bachelor of Commerce
at Murdoch 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 Murdoch 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 sets the professional foundation: financial accounting, microeconomics and macroeconomics, business finance, quantitative methods and an introduction to business law. The workload is more numerate than a general business degree, with regular problem sets and spreadsheet work. Second year specialises into accounting, finance, banking, economics or a related major. Accounting majors cover management accounting, company accounting, taxation and auditing to keep the CPA and Chartered Accountants pathways open. Finance majors move into corporate finance, investments and financial markets. Statistics and modelling deepen across the year. Third year focuses on advanced units and integration. Accounting students complete auditing and assurance and advanced financial reporting; finance students take portfolio management and derivatives. A capstone or applied project draws the disciplines together, and many students line up a graduate role in their final semester.
Example first-year subjects
- Financial Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Business Finance
- Quantitative Methods for Business
- Introduction to Business Law
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth 50 to 60 per cent in accounting, finance and economics units
- Problem sets and spreadsheet-based assignments
- Case-study and financial-analysis reports
- Group projects in management and marketing units
- Online quizzes and tutorial tasks
- Capstone or applied finance project
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
- Graduate accountant at mid-tier or Big Four firms
- Audit or assurance graduate
- Tax associate
- Banking or finance analyst
- Financial planning paraplanner
- Commercial or management accountant
- Treasury or corporate finance analyst
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
Accounting graduates typically begin the CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants ANZ programme while working, since the major is structured to meet entry requirements for both. Finance and economics graduates often pursue analyst roles or a Master of Finance. Other postgraduate paths from a Murdoch Bachelor of Commerce include the MBA, Master of Professional Accounting (for those changing focus) and Master of Applied Finance or Economics for research and policy careers.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students comfortable with numbers, spreadsheets and structured problem solving
- People aiming at a clear professional path such as CPA or CA
- Detail-oriented learners who like rules and frameworks
- Students interested in markets, money and how firms are financed
- Those who can sustain exam-heavy, quantitative study
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths, statistics or exam-heavy assessment
- People wanting a broad, qualitative or creative degree
- Those who avoid detailed, rules-based work like tax and auditing
- Students seeking a primarily practical or studio-based course
Related courses at Murdoch
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Murdoch University handbook and on TISC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/murdoch/bachelor-of-commerce.