BCom Students

Congratulations for accepting your place in the Bachelor of Commerce. The Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, Professor Paul Kofman, welcomes you to the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and to the University of Melbourne.

Welcome to all new students

Orientation is the best way to get to know your student community and the wide range of services and programs available to you.

Registrations are now open for all Orientation events. Please view the schedule below and register via the Melbourne Orientation page.

You will need to log into my.uniLife to register.  To view your Orientation events, select Business and Economics under 'Area of interest', and Undergraduate under 'Level of Study'.

Get involved

  • Melbourne Orientation

    The University’s Melbourne Orientation program starts on Monday 22 February.

    Please register via the Melbourne Orientation page.

    To register, log into my.uniLife and select Business and Economics under 'Area of interest', and Undergraduate under 'Level of Study'.

    BCom Clubs & Societies Expo

    Date: Friday 26 February
    Time: 3pm - 5.20pm (AEDT)
    Explore FBE's range of clubs and societies! Find your fit at the BCom Clubs Expo where you can see what clubs and societies have to offer, meet current members and find out about upcoming activities and ways to get involved.

  • BCom Kickstarter Bootcamp

    Sign-up for this bootcamp to kickstart your studies at FBE. These lunchtime workshops are designed to give you the tools you need to speak confidently, turn your research to A-grade assignments and navigate Excel like a pro! Please register via the links below:

    Day 1: Clear and Effective Spoken English Workshop

    Is English your second language? Join this session for practice, tips and tools to improve your English pronunciation and spoken English skills. Speech Pathologist Georgie Taylor will help you understand what you should improve and how to do it. Learn about speaking clearer, confident English for job interview performance, workplace communication and day-to-day life.

    Date: Monday 1 March
    Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm (AEDT)

    Register now

    Day 2: Critical Thinking Workshop

    Critical thinking is one of the most highly valued skills in business as it helps uncover insights and solutions to problems that are not immediately obvious. This workshop will help you understand better what critical thinking is, and provide useful tips, techniques and tools to improve your application of critical thinking skills.

    Date: Wednesday 3 March
    Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm (AEDT)

    Register now

    Day 3: Excel Workshop 1 - Using Formulas

    This session is part of a series of Excel Workshops designed to give you the foundational skills of Excel. This session will have a focus on using formulas. During the session, you will get practical experience and follow along as the instructor guides you through a practice case study.

    Date: Monday 8 March
    Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm (AEDT)

    Register now

    Day 4: Excel Workshop 2 - Charts and Graphs

    This session is part of a series of Excel Workshops designed to give you the foundational skills of Excel. This session will have a focus on using charts and graphs. During the session, you will get practical experience and follow along as the instructor guides you through a practice case study.

    Date: Wednesday 10 March
    Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm (AEDT)

    Register now

    Day 5: Excel Workshop 3 - Pivot Tables

    This session is part of a series of Excel Workshops designed to give you the foundational skills of Excel. This session will have a focus on using pivot tables. During the session, you will get practical experience and follow along as the instructor guides you through a practice case study.

    Date: Friday 12 March
    Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm (AEDT)

    Register now

  • Subject and Course Planning
    • Review the 2021 BCom Study Planner and visit the Course Planning page to help you plan your studies.
    • Do you need clarification on your course rules or are unsure on choosing subjects? Watch short videos presented by fellow students by topic on Getting Started.
    • Once you have identified the subjects necessary for meeting your degree requirements and academic goals, you can enrol into subjects via your Study Plan. Enrolling in a subject means you are officially admitted to study that subject. You must enrol into subjects in both Semesters 1 and 2. You can find further information on enrolling here.
    • There's also a handy calendar to help you navigate through what you'll need to know in each week of your first semester.
  • Meet your Mentor and Adviser

    Get support early by meeting your peers and making friends through the Melbourne Peer Mentor Program in your first semester of study. Starting in your second semester, you can plan and discuss your goals through Academic Advising.

    Find out more by visiting Your Mentor and Adviser.

  • BCom Career Launchpad

    You may feel like you're just starting out your BCom journey, but your early career has already begun. Visit the BCom Career Launchpad to find out more about the enrichment opportunities available to you.

    BCom Career Launchpad

  • Connect with us

    Once you’ve accepted your offer in the BCom, you can request to join the Faculty of Business and Economics’ Current Students Facebook Group. Simply enter your student ID and degree to gain access to the group. You’ll receive information on industry opportunities and what’s happening in the faculty, in student clubs and around campus.

    You can also join the Faculty of Business and Economics' Student Clubs and Societies – this is a great way to build your social and professional networks.

    Stop 1 Facebook and Twitter will keep you up to date with important enrolment information.

    Connect with the wider University community on social media to find groups and communities who share similar interests to you.

  • Have a question?
    • ask.unimelb: Your first stop for answers to frequently asked questions.
    • students.unimelb: For information on enrolment, administration and services.
    • Contact Stop 1 via phone, live chat or email for assistance with administration, course planning, enrolment assistance, skills development and support services.