About the course

Be ready to do business in a changing world. As automation, digitisation and data analytics transform how we live, businesses are looking for forward-thinking graduates who can create new solutions and provide a competitive edge. Get the transferable and technical skills you need to thrive in the rapidly evolving world of business with La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce. Co-designed with industry leaders, including Deloitte, PwC and Ernst & Young, you'll build strong foundations in the technical business knowledge and enterprise skills you'll need for the careers of the future. Discover the power of contemporary digital business tools and work with industry-standard software. You'll prepare to meet the challenges of automation, the power of big data and analytics, and the rapid evolution of business and consumer technologies with this flexible degree.

　　Research and analyse a business, social or sustainability challenge to produce a range of innovative solutions for a corporation or a community organisation. Evaluate alternate solutions to business, social or sustainability challenges, and account for potentially competing economic, ethical, social and commercial perspectives in a responsible manner. Execute and manage change by negotiating with a diverse group of stakeholders to successfully implement an innovative solution. Engage professionally and effectively in multicultural, multidisciplinary team to contribute to its success and demonstrate strategies utilised for meeting the respectful needs, values and capabilities of others. Work with digital technology: Appraise and utilise digital technologies effectively to identify, source, analyse and communicate information relevant to business, social and sustainability challenges. Demonstrate disciplinary knowledge and skill: Meet the disciplinary knowledge and skill requirements for graduates seeking to commence a career in accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing or business analytics.

　　With a Japanese studies major, you'll build competence in the modern Japanese language and study Japanese society, civilisation and culture. You will learn to see the world from multiple perspectives through the study of language and culture. You will be taught by enthusiastic staff who specialise in sociology and anthropology of education, minorities, Koreans in Japan, gender, literary studies and popular culture. Japanese Studies major graduates have found employment in teaching, hospitality industry, diplomacy, government, international business, publishing, tourism, and translating, both in Japan and Australia. Japanese is one of the major LOTE subjects in Australian schools. You are encouraged to participate in an exchange program (one or two semesters) at one of the many universities with which La Trobe has exchange agreement. (Please note: overseas programs may be impacted by travel restrictions.) Japanese is taught at a number of levels, from beginners through to advanced. A placement test and interview may be used to determine a student’s suitability for entry level. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: AU$118,200

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Bundoora
Term 6 (November), 2024	Bundoora
Summer (November), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bundoora
Term 6 (November), 2025	Bundoora
Summer (November), 2025	Bundoora

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

To enter our undergraduate programs, at a minimum you?ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade. You may also need to meet subject prerequisites.

　　IELTS Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0

　　TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing

　　Australian Tertiary Admission Rank: 80.2

　　International Baccalaureate - 28

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at La Trobe University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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