Foundation Program (Standard) (089916J) + Diploma of Commerce (022637C) + Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor Commerce (072834F)

The Deakin College Foundation Program is equivalent to upper secondary school (Year 12) and university foundation programs. It aims to prepare students for further study in a Deakin College Diploma or for entry into the first year of a selected Deakin University bachelor degree.

The course consists of either a standard or extended track program. The standard track program consists of eight academic units: five core units and three elective units. The extended track program has an additional four units.

Various support services focusing on language, literacy and numeracy assistance are also available to help students in their studies. Each unit includes four hours of classes per week. Assessment for all units is continuous and includes tests, assignments and case study analysis. Most units have a final two-hour examination. To graduate from the Deakin College Foundation Program, students must complete and pass all eight units in the standard program or 12 units in the extended program.

The Diploma of Commerce is a student's stepping stone to a wide range of career options across private and public-sector organisations. Enter directly into the second year of Bachelor of Commerce (many majors available), Sport Management, Business Analytics, Law, or Property and Real Estate.

Students will gain all the foundational knowledge to pursue further study in areas like accounting, business law, economics, finance, international business, marketing and management at Deakin University.

In the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce, students combine real estate expertise with valuable commercial knowledge. In just four years, students will gain a commercial foundation that includes economics, accounting, marketing and management, while studying units in various aspects of real estate such as development, management and valuation.

Students enter the workforce with professionally recognised qualifications in both commerce and real estate – a combination in demand by employers. Students' expertise in finance and economics will open up a broad range of exciting career options, while practical learning opportunities alongside professionals prepares them for work in the industry. Students will build relationships with Deakin's industry partners, secure sought-after internships and learn from global leaders in property and commerce through overseas study experiences

This combined degree is one of the most highly regarded programs in the industry, so students will graduate one step ahead and ready to explore a diverse range of roles across property, real estate and commerce fields.