Programs of Murdoch University

Bachelor of Business (BBus) in Marketing

Perth , Australia

Have you ever been scrolling your Facebook or Instagram feed, only to see a bunch of ads pop up for something you were looking at that morning? Or perhaps you’ve noticed your recommended songs on Spotify are very similar to the songs you listen to regularly? Marketing teams across the world are using data and new digital marketing strategies to give us just what we’re looking for, often before we even know we’re looking for it. In this course, you’ll learn about the many different kinds of marketing including: social media, content, digital, influencer, traditional and more. See marketing theory brought to life through case studies, industry placements and through your work with real clients to develop real marketing plans. You’ll graduate with a solid portfolio of work, with access to future employers and the kind of experience you need to launch an exciting career.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) + Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (BEI)

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

Explore the inner workings of business marketing, strategy and culture, with activities and workshops to boost your creative thinking skills. This is the only combined degree of its type in WA. Develop the kind of business knowledge, skills and new ways of thinking you can use to bring fresh ideas to existing organisations or create your own business venture. When you graduate, you’ll have the confidence to make a difference in both corporate and small business settings, or the skills you need to work for yourself. To expand your career prospects even further, you can choose to specialise in Accounting, Banking, Business Law, Finance, Global Business and Politics, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management or Marketing.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) + Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

Law works across all industries and businesses. Adding a commerce degree to your law qualification will help you develop an in-depth understanding of business strategy, management, analytics and many other areas. You’ll gain a broader understanding of private and public corporations and their legal implications giving you a competitive advantage in your career. For example, if you combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting, you could gain a qualification that allows you to be a practising lawyer or an accountant and have an in-depth understanding of both fields. You could also combine your knowledge of the two areas and become an investment lawyer. Majors that you can study in the Bachelor of Commerce include Accounting, Banking, Business Law, Finance, Global Business and Politics, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management, and Marketing.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

Accounting is essential to every industry – from your favourite products and platforms to your favourite sports teams and causes. This degree will give you the professional and creative skills you need to shape business interactions in a creative, well-informed and ethical way. You’ll learn to identify business opportunities, analyse problems and put solutions in place. You’ll explore how to make decisions related to buying and selling shares, lending or borrowing money, and providing goods for cash or on credit. You’ll also learn to interpret accounting standards, auditing standards and Australian taxation acts, as you gain new skills in financial statement analysis, forecasting and budgeting, negotiation, ethical decision-making and problem-solving.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Banking

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

Get the skills and knowledge you need to enjoy a career anywhere in the world. Banking is an industry famous for offering a wide range of opportunities, great working conditions and a commitment to ongoing training and learning. You’ll explore how the banker-customer relationship works and learn the skills you need to build a customer’s trust, create and manage loans, make strategic investment decisions and help businesses, governments and people with their finances to help them achieve their goals. Banks and financial institutions work based on having debt built into their structure – and you’ll learn to understand the interest, credit and liquidity risk management issues that this can create. You’ll examine how the Australian banking system works and how it affects the local business environment, as well as international trade.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Business Law

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

Every business and industry is affected by the law – and this course could open up a world of opportunities for you. Develop the management, business skills and legal knowledge needed to conduct day-to-day business. Identify when you need to seek legal advice and examine the important areas of finance, advertising and employment law. You’ll graduate knowing your rights as an employer and employee and will have the knowledge to set up and register your own business. You’ll explore the laws around consumer and employee protection, product disclosure, business reporting, compliance and many other areas of business. You’ll also study principles of order and justice, and the different ways business disputes can be resolved.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Finance

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

This degree could lead you to a big role with a big salary package – but that’s not your only option. Depending on your life goals, you could find your rewards in not-for-profit organisations, government agencies or start-ups. You’ll learn to explore business opportunities, analyse problems and find solutions. Learn how to make informed decisions and shape business interactions in a creative, confident and ethical way. You’ll learn to understand capital investment, cost of capital, sources of funds, dividend policy, working capital management, efficient capital markets, portfolio management, the use of options, futures, forward exchange contracts and more.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Global Business and Politics

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

Cyber-attacks, data fraud, food shortages – these just some of the concerns that can have an impact on global business and policy. With a degree in Global Business and Politics, you’ll have the skills to navigate an increasingly political, global landscape. You’ll learn how to make crucial business decisions, create strategies to manage complex challenges and learn how to become a future business leader. You’ll explore how global and domestic politics and public policy shape the decisions and strategies of business and non-profit sectors in society, and how business is conducted within Australia, across borders and around the world. As you work on real-world case studies, you’ll solve practical problems in business and develop the ways of thinking and negotiation skills you need to forge a career in global business.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

If you love the idea of working overseas or helping people experience what Australia has to offer, a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management could take you anywhere. Learn about hospitality and tourism management, and how the industry is always changing. Explore sustainable tourism and discover how you can use data to help predict trends for a particular place or region. At Murdoch, we help you learn by doing, so your assessments will be based on real life, rather than theory. You’ll learn business management principles and be mentored through a range of projects as you learn to use research in making business decisions.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Human Resources Management

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

Technology, resources and data are important – but ultimately, it’s people who are essential to the success of any organisation. Studying Human Resources Management or ‘HR’ as it is more commonly referred to, will help you attract and develop teams of people in any organisation in any industry. You’ll learn recruitment techniques which will help you with interviewing – or being interviewed. You’ll examine rewards, pay, performance management, and the future direction of human resources as you explore strategic human resource management, employment policies and legal regulations. As part of your studies, you’ll use virtual reality to practice your skills and take on real industry projects to get valuable experience.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost