• Program summary
• Program overview
• Professional recognition
• Career opportunities
• Special features
• Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and articulation
• Program structure
• Program requirements and notes 
• Enquiries

Program summary

QTAC code: 015201
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-16 / Rank-68
Award abbreviation: BBus/BCom(Acc)
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: BU355
CRICOS code: 065673K

Program overview

The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) enables you to gain in-depth business knowledge alongside advanced skills in accounting. The demand for qualified accountants has risen sharply in recent years, with growing career opportunities in both the public and private business sectors.

In the accounting major, you will study financial accounting, business finance, law of business associations, company accounting, management accounting, taxation law and practice, contemporary accounting issues, and auditing and professional practice.

A second business major will develop advanced skills in one of the following areas:

• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Tourism, Leisure and Event Management

A series of business and commerce foundation courses provide fundamental knowledge in the disciplines of accounting, economics, information and communications technology, management, and marketing.

Other more advanced courses provide knowledge in business law and ethics, business research methods, and strategic management. A capstone course develops in-depth understanding in corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.

The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) allows you to earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time than if you were to study the programs separately. You will receive two testamurs (degree certificates) on completion.

Professional recognition

Students and graduates can apply to CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants and the National Institute of Accountants.

Career opportunities

For information on careers in the different areas of study, refer to the program descriptions for the Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting).

Special features

• gain skills and knowledge in business, commerce and accounting
• earn two degrees in four years of full-time study

Program structure

Core courses

COR109 Research into Journalism *
Plus select 1 course from: 
COR110 Writing the Short Story
COR111 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns

15 courses from Bachelor of Business degree program  

7 required courses:
BUS101 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
BUS102 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
BUS103 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
BUS104 Politics and the Media
BUS105 Communication and Thought
BUS211 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS320 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Plus select 8 courses from 1 of the following Business majors:

• Applied Marketing (plus 1 elective *)
• Human Resource Management (plus 1 elective *)
• Information Systems (plus 1 elective *)
• International Business (plus 1 elective *)
• Management (plus 2 electives *)
• Marketing Research (plus 1 elective *)
• Tourism, Leisure and Event Management (plus 1 elective *)

* Students may apply to complete BUS331 Applied Research Methods

15 courses from Bachelor of Commerce degree program

7 required courses:
ACC106 Economics for Business
ACC108 Business Law and Ethics
BUS301 Management and Organisational Behaviour
FIN210 Marketing Theory and Practice
FIN221 Strategic Management
FIN220 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
FIN310 Business Internship

Plus 8 courses:
Accounting major
ACC210 Accounting Principles
ACC211 ICT for Financial Professionals
ACC220 Advanced Research Methods
ACC221 Introduction to Financial Planning
ACC310 Risk Management
ACC311 Retirement and Superannuation
ACC320 Investment Analysis
ACC321 Financial Accounting

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.

Program requirements and notes

1. Refer to the Academic Rules.
2. Refer to the explanation of terms.
3. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
4. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
5. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
6. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.

Enquiries

Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au

* To meet CPA Australia requirements all students who wish to be recognised by the professional body must complete COR109 Communication and Thought.