A winning combination.
Data analytics and business intelligence are indispensable facets of modern businesses.
Big data is a new frontier in the commercial world as organisations increasingly view data as a valuable commodity. Specialists who are able to extract information from datasets and analyse it to inform strategic decision-making and affect real change are highly sought after.
Business graduates with information technology (IT) expertise are well-positioned to ride the wave of big data. At the same time, business knowledge enables computer science graduates to interpret data and communicate more nuanced and effective outcomes.
By building skills and competencies in business and computer science, you will gain all the benefits of each degree and be fully prepared to provide innovative solutions to ever-evolving business challenges.
Business and Commerce
Part A. Business and commerce specified study
This will provide you with a broad foundation for your study of business and commerce and expose you to several business disciplines before you finalise your choice of major. It will contribute breadth to your knowledge of business and commerce and develop your understanding of multidisciplinary decision-making in organisations.
Part B. Business listed major
This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. Select from:
- Accountancy
- Applied economics
- Banking and financial management
- Business analytics
- Business and commerce studies
- Econometrics and business statistics
- International business management
- Management
- Strategic marketing
- Digital marketing (available as a major in 2024)
- Financial technology (Fintech) (available as a major in 2024).
Computer Science
Part A. Computer science foundation study
This study will develop your understanding of the role and theoretical basis of computer science and computational methods.
Part B. Professional skills study
This study builds your professional skills by providing an understanding and appreciation of the ethical and professional guidelines applicable to computer science, developing your ability to work as an effective team member, communicate proficiently and appropriately for professional practice, and formal project management skills.
Part C. Specialist discipline knowledge
This study will develop your in-depth knowledge of the specific computer science methods of your specialised field within computer science.
Part D. Problem-solving and analytical skills study
This study will develop your ability to apply appropriate methodologies in computer science and develop efficient computational solutions. It will give you strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply analytical thinking.
Part E. Applied practice
The above knowledge and skills are integrated and consolidated in applied practice as demonstrated in a computer or data science project, and in some cases in an industry-based learning placement.
More information
The Monash University Handbook has more detailed information about the structure and requirements for the Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Computer Science.
Top 100 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 2024):
- No. 34 in the world for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- No. 35 in the world for Accounting and Finance
- No. 36 in the world for Economics and Econometrics
- Top 50 in the world for Marketing
- No. 62 in the world for Business and Management Studies
- No. 68 in the world for Computer Science and Information Systems.
Professionally accredited
The Bachelor of Business and Commerce is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and recognised by a number of professional accounting bodies including CPA Australia, ACCA, CAANZ, CIMA, MICPA and ICAEW. The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
Take the lead
Digital competencies and business acumen are indispensable in creating value for businesses. Harnessing the power of data and technology for business insights is a must-have skill to spur new innovation and investment.
Complementary fields
By building knowledge and skills in business and computer science, the double degree enables graduates to complement the design of algorithms and data structures with sound business acumen.
Double the knowledge
With just an additional year of study, you stand to gain all the benefits of having two degrees. It’s a great way to build your skills and expand your employability.
Flexible and practical
Develop more specific knowledge of your selected business major while advancing practical programming skills in computer science. Your studies will conclude with an interdisciplinary business capstone project and an applied computer science project based on real-world problems.
Future-proof skills
In the era of digital transformation and automation, having a double degree in business and computer science gives you the necessary skills to help companies realise their IT strategies on digitalisation and automation for efficiency.
Industry exposure
Both degrees incorporate an industry placement unit, giving you real-world, hands-on experience so that you’ll graduate better prepared.
You’ll have a wide variety of career opportunities. You can be a:
- business development manager
- information systems designer
- machine learning engineers
- technical business analyst
- security architect
- business analyst
- computer engineer
- software engineer
- investment banking analyst.
To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.
Entry score
You will need the following entry scores for the Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Computer Science:
Qualification | Score |
---|---|
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)* | 70% |
GCE A Level** | 9 |
ATAR | 80 |
Gaokao, China | 70% |
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education | 18 |
Indian School Certificate Examination | 70% |
All India Senior School Certificate Examination | 75% |
SMA3, Indonesia | Click here to find out the entry score |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma Program) | 28 |
STPM, Malaysia | 8.5 |
UEC, Malaysia | ≤4.2 |
Program Matrikulasi (Matriculation Program), Malaysia | 2.67 |
Ontario Secondary School Diploma | 81.6% |
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) | 11 |
High School Diploma, Vietnam | 8.28 |
UNSW Foundation Studies | 7.5 |
Foundation in Science and Technology, Sunway College | 70% |
Foundation in Arts, Sunway College | ∆ |
Monash College Diploma Part 2*** | 60% |
*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2024.
**The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) accepts a minimum D Grade in A Level to be equivalent to the STPM Pass grade. For more information, please click here.
***The Monash College Diploma Part 2 entry requirements published are for students commencing their undergraduate destination degree in 2025.
Note: According to the MQA Program Standards, only Diploma applicants who completed a Diploma in Science and Technology or a Diploma in Computing fields can be considered for enrolment into a bachelor’s degree in computer science.
∆ To be assessed based on case-by-case basis.
Prerequisites
Higher level Mathematics (Australian Year 12 equivalent) is a formal prerequisite for the Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Computer Science.