Program Overview

Are you a high achiever, aspiring to be a leader in your business field? Or perhaps you dream of pursing advanced research at the PhD level, discovering new business theories and applications? Our Advanced Commerce degree will ensure you’re well-equipped to thrive in your chosen field, regardless of your desired career path.

This advanced degree combines our three-year Bachelor of Commerce with our one-year Honours program, creating a holistic study journey where you’ll enjoy personalised education and professional development opportunities right from the start. With only a small cohort of elite students selected to study this degree, you’ll learn alongside the next generation of business leaders and researchers.

You’ll begin your study with a foundational year that will provide you with a solid knowledge base in business. You’ll focus on the principles of business acumen, professional practice, leadership, and entrepreneurship through the lens of real-world projects and assessments.

In your second year you’ll begin study in your chosen major. You’ll also have access to higher level units from your second year, such as the Introduction to Research Methods for Honours unit, which is usually not available until your fourth year. Early access to this unit can help you decide between a research or practical pathway in your final year.

You’ll solidify your learning in your third year through a capstone experience, enabling you to apply your studies through a practical industry-based unit. Unique to this advanced degree, you’ll be assigned a personal mentor to help guide your decision-making through this unit.

In your fourth and final year, you’ll apply and integrate your knowledge and skills through a thesis project or a practical industry experience and supporting project.

Throughout your degree, you’ll learn on industry-standard software, such as social media analytics platforms and Refinitiv Workspace trading and financial analysis software. You’ll also have access to biometrics for market research and analysis through our Consumer Research Lab.

In pursuing this degree, you’ll acquire a powerful blend of knowledge, technical expertise and research experience, enhancing your employability and preparing you for future postgraduate studies.

Major: Business Information Systems Extension
Businesses rely on information systems specialists for their analytical thinking and technological expertise, to provide ideas and recommendations for improving business outcomes.

A focus on Business Analysis will give you the skills to bridge the gap between information technology and the organisation, enabling you to deliver the best business outcome. With Business Technology Development, you’ll learn to evaluate and apply information technology to fulfil the technical requirements of the organisation.

Throughout your study, you’ll have opportunities to engage with industry and build your professional network. You’ll meet industry professionals through guest lectures, workshops and panel discussions, and work on real-world projects such as case studies and simulated business scenarios. In your final year, you’ll apply your skills through an immersive practical experience, such as an internship or study tour.

As a Business Information Systems (BIS) graduate, you can expect strong employment prospects both nationally and internationally, across a vast range of industries.