The first three years of the course shall be common to both the course leading to the Bachelor of Commerce and to the course leading to the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). The first three years shall consist of study-units to which 180 ECTS credits are assigned, divided as follows: First Year: 60 ECTS credits which shall be common for all students. Second Year: 60 ECTS credits of which at least 28 ECTS credits are assigned to each of the two areas of specialisation chosen. Third Year: 60 ECTS credits of which 30 ECTS credits are assigned to each of the two areas of specialisation chosen. Students who successfully complete the Course by obtaining 180 ECTS credits shall be eligible for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Commerce or may register for the Honours Programme in one of the chosen areas of specialization if eligible in terms of the Bye-Laws for the course.

Applicants must satisfy the General Entry Requirements for admission, namely, the Matriculation Certificate and Secondary Education Certificate passes at Grade 5 or better in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics. Applicants must also satisfy the following Special Course Requirements: An Advanced Level pass in Accounting and an Intermediate Level pass in Pure Mathematics. To progress to the second year of the Course with Accountancy as an area of specialization students must be in possession of a pass at Advanced Matriculation Level in Accounting prior to admission in the Course.