Faculty of Business and Economics | The University of Melbourne

Australia's No.1 university for Business and Economics³

The Faculty of Business and Economics offers extensive undergraduate, graduate, and research higher degree study options in inclusive learning environments that celebrate diversity and innovation. We've been preparing students for exciting and challenging careers since 1924 with research and teaching excellence that shapes global policy design, corporate governance, and business practices.

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The hidden cost of buying local: Public procurement and job creation
The University of Melbourne welcomed Professor Matilde Bombardini from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, to deliver the 2026 Corden Public Lecture on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

30 Jul 2026
Associate Professor Victoria Baranov wins national Young Economist Award
University of Melbourne economist Associate Professor Victoria Baranov has received the Economic Society of Australia's 2026 Young Economist Award, recognising her research on poverty, mental health and economic development.

27 Jul 2026
Dean’s Letter – Start of Semester 2, 2026

16 Jul 2026 Students
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The Faculty of Business and Economics is a leader and innovator in business education, and a vibrant place of learning that values ideas, excellence and intellectual exchange.

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Bachelor of Commerce

Study the Bachelor of Commerce to equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to understand and solve key business challenges. You’ll learn how to make a difference to society, policy and organisations while forging a pathway to a global career.

Graduate Programs

Find out more about our world-class graduate programs, from our Master of Management suite covering disciplines like accounting, finance, marketing and HR, to specialist masters courses.

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Graduate Research Degrees

Develop your research foundations and advance your career prospects in academia or within research and development teams in industry and the public sector. Our unique five-year doctoral program in Management or Marketing provides outstanding research training for the world’s most ambitious minds.

Breadth

Undergraduate students can follow a passion, challenge yourself, or enhance your employability with a commerce Breadth subject.

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Our Research

Our researchers – the economists, actuarial analysts, specialists in finance and accounting, and experts in marketing, consumer behaviour, management, change and employment – bring unique perspectives on the difference business and economics can make to our lives – as individuals and collectively.

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Rankings

Discover why we’re a world leader and Australia’s No. 1 university.

University in Australia¹

University in the World²

for Business and Economics in Australia³

¹Average of latest ARWU, QS and Times Higher Education (THE) global university rankings
²QS World University Rankings 2027
³QS World University Rankings by subject 2026

Australia's No.1 university for Business and Economics3