Bachelor of Business and Commerce

Duration
3 years

Intakes
February, July and October

Fees
In 2023, the annual tuition fees for this course are:

RM40,000 for Malaysian students
RM46,000 for international students.

General fees:

Application (once only) – RM100
Registration (once only) – RM200
General amenities (per semester) – RM100
International student pass application – Click here.

Credit transfer
Applications for credit can include credit transfer for previous study or recognition of prior learning.

This Bachelor of Business and Commerce course consists of eight core units from the business and commerce specified study (Part A), eight units to complete a major from the business listed majors (Part B), and eight units from the free elective study (Part C). Out of your eight free electives, it is possible to study a second major, or two minors, or a minor plus four free electives, or eight free electives from the course. A minor is a set of 4 units concentrating on a single area of study.

There are nine majors to choose from:-

Accountancy
Applied Economics
Banking and financial management
Business Analytics
Econometrics and business statistics
International business management
Management
Strategic marketing
Business and commerce studies (cannot be taken as a second major)

There are twelve minors to choose from:-

Accountancy
Applied Economics
Banking and Financial Management
Business Analytics
Business Law and Taxation
Econometrics and Business Statistics
International Business Management
Management
Strategic Marketing
FinTech
Digital Marketing
Sustainability

FinTech and Digital Marketing minors can be extended to majors from semester 1, 2024 onwards.

Professional recognition
Professional recognition is the formal acknowledgement of your professional status, and in some cases, gives you the right to practice in the profession of your choice. The Bachelor of Business and Commerce degree meets the criteria for accreditation, exemption or membership with relevant professional institutions or industry bodies.

Accounting professional bodies
CFA Program & CMT Association
SAS Academic Specialization

If you’re interested in a particular membership, refer to the list of professional recognitions by majors here.

More information
The Monash University Handbook has detailed information about the course structure and requirements.

Download the course map here.

Top 60 in the world
Your degree will be recognised wherever you want to work or study in the world. Monash University is ranked (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022):

No. 34 in the world for Accounting and Finance
No. 39 in the world for Economics and Econometrics
No. 52 for Business and Management Studies.

Professionally accredited
The School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and is a signatory of the UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education initiative. The course is recognised by:

CPA Australia
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Industry-focused
We’ve established strong linkages with industry and the government for research and education engagement with Southeast Asia and beyond. This means that your degree will be research-informed and industry-driven, giving you an edge in a demanding business world.

Getting you work-ready
This degree offers an industry placement unit where you can gain real-world experience with a wide range of companies. Our students have worked with organisations such as Unilever, Nestlé, L’Oréal, Citibank, Accenture, Bursa Malaysia, and KPMG.

Expand your horizons
Throughout the year, the School of Business hosts a range of professional development events from leadership panels and masterclasses to research seminars. At these events, you’ll engage with high-profile thinkers, leaders, policymakers, academics and experts on a wide spectrum of topics

Community engagement
We regularly partner with organisations such as UNHCR and Teach for Refugees and Biji-biji Initiative to benefit local communities in meaningful ways. These partnerships allow you to actively engage with non-profits and social entrepreneurs to gain valuable work experience.

Stay connected, even after you graduate
The Monash Malaysia Business Alumni Chapter was founded by alumni, for alumni. When you graduate, you’ll become part of a huge network of professionals to stay connected with throughout your career.

This course will help you develop:

fundamental knowledge of general principles and applications of business and commerce disciplines
the ability to analyse, evaluate and apply your expertise to problem-solving
a capacity to merge knowledge from different areas to create innovative solutions, while remaining aware of ethical and social responsibility
the ability to articulate and communicate your reasoning effectively
skills in interpersonal communication and cultural awareness in a global business environment.

Graduates may find employment in the following sectors:

Financial analysis
Human resources
Public relations
Marketing
Accountancy
International trade
Administration
Advertising
Data science.

You need to satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

Entry score

The Bachelor of Business and Commerce requires the following entry scores:

QualificationScoreMonash University Foundation Year (MUFY)*
60%*
A Level GCE
7
ATAR
70
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
16
Indian School Certificate Examination
60%
All India Senior School Certificate Examination
66%
SMA3, Indonesia
Please click here to find out the entry score.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma Program)
25
STPM, Malaysia
7.3
UEC, Malaysia≤6 Program Matrikulasi (Matriculation Program), Malaysia
2
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
75.4%
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)
9
High School Diploma, Vietnam
8
UNSW Foundation Studies
6.5
Foundation in Arts, Sunway College
60%
Foundation in Science and Technology, Sunway College
60%
Diploma of Higher Education Studies (DHES)
50%
Monash College Diploma Part 1**
70%**
Monash College Diploma Part 2**
50%**

*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2022.

**The Monash College Diploma Part 1 and Part 2 entry requirements published are for students commencing their undergraduate destination degree in 2023.