Commerce

NO ATAR Required for Your Pathway to a Commerce Degree at ECU!

Dreaming of a career in business, finance, marketing, management or entrepreneurship? Start your journey with Edith Cowan College (ECC).

It’s never too late to pursue your university goals or take a new career direction. By completing the Diploma of Commerce at ECC, you can gain direct entry into the second year of selected Commerce degrees at Edith Cowan University (ECU).

At ECC, you’ll benefit from small class sizes, personalised support, and peer mentoring, helping you build the confidence and skills needed for university success. The diploma provides a strong foundation in business principles, commercial operations, and professional communication, while allowing you to choose units aligned with your intended degree specialisation.

Whether you’re interested in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Business Analytics, or Entrepreneurship, the Diploma of Commerce can help you take the next step towards a successful business career.

Start your pathway to an ECU Commerce degree with ECC today.

Degrees your diploma leads into

Bachelor of Business Analytics

You will build industry-ready expertise in business analytics and artificial intelligence while gaining valuable practical experience through innovative projects and partnerships. Graduates are equipped with the analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills employers seek across a wide range of industries.

Bachelor of Commerce

Majoring in: Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Law in Business, Management, Marketing, Marketing for the Creative Arts, Project Management, Sport Business, Tourism and Hospitality Management

Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

You will gain the knowledge and practical skills to succeed in the global hospitality and tourism industry. You’ll learn hospitality operations, tourism management, sustainability, business strategy and data analytics, while developing industry-ready expertise, international perspectives, and opportunities to specialise in marketing, events, human resources or international business.

Bachelor of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations

You will develop expertise across marketing, advertising and public relations while gaining practical experience with industry-standard tools and real-world projects. You’ll build essential skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving, create a professional portfolio, and may undertake a work placement to grow industry connections.

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Eligibility for 1-year duration diploma:

Entry requirements : Minimum 50% in 4 Year 12 WACE General subjects (excluding English)
English competency: pass/C in Year 12 English

Eligibility for 2-year duration diploma:

Entry requirements : Minimum 40% in 4 Year 12 WACE General subjects (excluding English)
English competency: pass/C in Year 12 English

What you’re getting

Gain direct entry to ECU

The Diploma (Year 2) programs are quality assured by ECU, so you can be confident that your program is of the highest quality. Students who successfully complete Diploma (Year 2)# are eligible for direct entry into the second year of the respective bachelor degree at ECU.

Flexible trimester system

With 3 intakes per time (February, June and October), you can fast-track your studies and complete a one year program in only eight months.

If you need more flexibility, part-time study might be an option. You may also be able to change between full-time and part-time study during your course if your circumstances change.

More individualised classroom interaction

Lecture groups have a maximum of 50 students, although most classes average between 25 and 35 students. Lectures are complemented by group tutorials and workshops, ensuring you receive a high level of attention from your lecturers.

FEE-HELP Available

ECC is an approved Higher Education Provider and can offer FEE-HELP to eligible students to assist them in the payment of all or part of their tuition fees.

Located on ECU campuses

ECC is located on the Joondalup Campus West of Edith Cowan University. The Campus is 15 minutes walk from the Joondalup train station. A free bus service is also available to take you directly to the campus. ECC’s diploma programs are taught on Joondalup Campus West.

Access to ECU facilities

ECC is located in Building 80, ECU Joondalup Campus West. Students have access to ECU libraries, eLabs, medical facilities, cafes, sport facilities, security service and many more.

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Whatever your plan, we’ve got you

Our diplomas are delivered in a supportive environment, where small classes and high levels of student-teacher interaction are designed to set you up to succeed. Enquire at ECC today.

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