Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours) - Economics in Bentley Australia | Curtin University

If you aspire to conduct cutting-edge research at the doctoral level, uncovering innovative business theories and applications, our Advanced Commerce program prepares you to excel in your professional journey. This comprehensive degree merges our three-year Bachelor of Commerce with a one-year Honours component, offering a seamless academic experience with tailored learning and career development from day one. Admission is highly selective, allowing you to collaborate with future industry leaders and scholars in an intimate cohort setting.

Your academic journey starts with a foundational year establishing core business competencies. Through hands-on projects and evaluations, you'll explore essential concepts in business strategy, professional ethics, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking. Starting in year two, you'll specialize in your selected major while gaining early exposure to advanced coursework like the Introduction to Research Methods for Honours – typically reserved for fourth-year students. This head start helps clarify whether to pursue a research-focused or practice-oriented trajectory in later studies.

The third year features an immersive capstone experience where you'll implement your knowledge in real-world business scenarios. Exclusive to this program, you'll receive personalized mentorship throughout this practical component. Your final year culminates with either an original research thesis or an applied industry project, allowing you to synthesize and demonstrate your accumulated expertise.

Economics extends far beyond financial systems – it examines global markets, policy decisions, and societal trends to inform strategic choices across sectors. These analyses influence how communities generate, allocate, and utilize resources. Our applied economics specialization equips you to tackle pressing issues like employment trends, sustainable development, economic disparities, and energy transitions. You'll master analytical techniques using large datasets, statistical models, and business intelligence to interpret consumption patterns, market competition, economic fluctuations, and financial instability. The curriculum balances macroeconomic principles (national/global economic systems) with microeconomic theory (individual market behaviors), while honing your ability to translate complex findings for diverse audiences.