Commerce Australian National University

Overview

During the Commerce program at the Australian National University, you will acquire the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of a changing business environment, develop the ability to critically analyse emerging business issues, and be exposed to scholarly research in the national and global business arena. 

Achieving these academic and professional qualities will lead you to a wide range of business related professions and careers, or progress to more advanced studies.

Learning Outcomes 

Upon successful completion of a Bachelor of Commerce, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate clear knowledge of material relevant to the major(s) studied.

• Apply theoretical and technical business knowledge, skills and research techniques relevant to the major(s) studied.

• Exercise critical thinking and reasoning in the analysis of business problems within the purview of the major(s) studied.

• Communicate business analyses to stakeholders in a clear, effective, appropriate and ethical manner.

• Integrate best judgement within the purview of the major(s) studied, to implement and evaluate business solutions.

Employment Opportunities

• Business risk analyst

Identifies strategic and operational business risks. Provides assessments of the effectiveness of business controls and develops and delivers business risk solutions in support of business objectives.

• Auditor

Ensures that assets and liabilities mentioned in reports really exist, analysing samples of work done and interviewing staff about the way they go about their work.

Taxation auditors examine the financial statements of taxpayers. 

Government auditors examine records of departments, statutory and local authorities, and government-owned companies.

Private sector auditors work with a range of clients from small businesses to large international firms, including banks, insurance companies and retailers.

• Budget/management accountant

Is primarily concerned with the development and maintenance of budgeting systems. This involves monitoring budgets and comparing them with actual costs and revenues related to production, marketing and capital. They analyse records to determine trends, which assists in managerial control.

• Consultant/business analyst

People in this role are involved in solving clients' problems in a variety of settings. Consulting requires excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly identify and define a problem.  Consultants act as trainers, user and technical support specialists, project managers, or may specialise in a particular technology or method.  Meeting with clients often involves interstate or international travel.

• Database administrator

The Database Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the database systems of the organization, including establishing policies and procedures for security, management, and maintenance.  The Database Administrator's role includes working with end users, programmers and system administrators to develop data requirements and protect the key information resources the company relies upon.

• System architect/systems analyst

Systems Analysts investigate business processes and determine user needs related to information-based problems.  Analysts often work in a team environment.  The output from the systems analysis process is a set of detailed specifications for a new or modified system.  System architects design overall system solutions for companies.  These systems are usually large and complex, with many inter-connected systems.  The architect delivers these plans to an analyst/designer for construction