- Gain in-depth business knowledge and advanced skills in accounting
- Earn two degrees in only four years
- Pursue career opportunities in the public and private sectors
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Award abbreviation: BBus/BCom(Acc)
QTAC code: 015201
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: BU355
CRICOS code: 065673K. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Combine studies in business with commerce and accounting to become a skilled business adviser.
In this program you gain qualifications in both business and commerce. In the commerce component, you major in accounting and 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 builds advanced skills in other business areas. A capstone course develops understanding in corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.
Majors
Business majors: Applied marketing; human resource management; information systems; international business; management; marketing research; tourism, leisure and event management.
Career opportunities
Depending on the majors chosen: accounting, business management, human resource management, marketing management, international business, tourism and hospitality management, retail / sales, systems analysis.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of CPA Australia; Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia; Institute of Public Accountants.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete a minimum of 32 courses including all core and required courses listed below, and electives.
- (Optional) Use electives to complete a major or minor.
- Register any selected Majors and Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
COR109 Introduction to Marketing
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Introduction to Journalism
COR111 Introduction to Creative Advertising
15 courses from Bachelor of Business degree program
Required courses: (7)
BUS101 The Writer and the Law
BUS102 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
BUS103 Communication Theory and Practice
BUS104 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
BUS105 Introduction to Journalism
BUS211 The Writer and the Law
BUS320 The ' English' Tradition: An Introduction to Literary Studies
Business major, minor and/or electives: (8)
Select required courses from your chosen Business major or minor study area.
The number of electives is dependant on the Business major or minor chosen and the number of required courses included in that major or minor. Note that the total number of courses required to complete the program is 32 courses.
15 courses from Bachelor of Commerce degree program
Required courses: (7)
ACC106 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
ACC108 Paperback Hero
BUS301 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
FIN210 Novel Ideas
FIN220 Editing for the Communications Professional
FIN221 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
FIN310 Creativity and Literature
Major courses: (8)
ACC210 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
ACC211 Creative Writing and Editing for e-Publication
ACC220 Introduction to Marketing
ACC221 Introduction to Journalism
ACC310 Introduction to Creative Advertising
ACC311 Communication and Thought
ACC320 Cell Biology
ACC321 Science Research Methods
TOTAL UNITS 384
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
- Two (2) core courses:
One in your first semester and ONE in your second semester - 14 required courses
- Accounting major (8 courses)
- Eight (8) advanced elective courses
Core courses (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Torts B |
Plus select 1 core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Contracts A | |||
| COR111 Contracts B |
Required courses (14)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Property A | |||
| ACC108 Constitutional Law | |||
| BUS101 Corporations and Partnership Law | |||
| BUS102 Property B | |||
| BUS103 Equity & Trusts | |||
| BUS104 Civil Procedure | |||
| BUS105 Evidence | |||
| BUS211 Administrative Law | |||
| BUS301 Professional Conduct | |||
| BUS320 Regulation | |||
| FIN210 Introduction to Economics | |||
| FIN220 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| FIN221 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events | |||
| FIN310 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests |
Accounting major (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC210 Business Analytics | |||
| ACC211 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management | |||
| ACC220 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events | |||
| ACC221 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| ACC310 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning | |||
| ACC311 Event Management | |||
| ACC320 Introduction to Creative Writing | |||
| ACC321 Communication and Thought |
Elective courses (8)
The 8 Business electives can be used to complete a major or minor from the School of Business.