- Gain a professional qualification in a high-growth industry
- Opportunity to study a second business major
- Careers exist in all business sectors
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Commerce
Award abbreviation: BCom
QTAC code: 012011
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 3 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: 288
USC program code: BU354
CRICOS code: 073868K
** Students may choose to complete the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or on campus. The remainder of the degree is completed on campus. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Invest in your future with a flexible degree in commerce.
In this program you major in accounting or financial planning and gain skills in business consulting and financial management. First year courses include accounting, management, economics, business law and informatics. Accounting courses include management and company accounting, business finance, taxation law, auditing and contemporary accounting issues. Financial planning courses cover the financial planning process, investment management, superannuation, taxation, insurance, risk management and estate planning. Industry links boost graduate employment. Add a second major from the Bachelor of Business.
Career opportunities
Depending on major/s chosen: accountant, auditor, company secretary, stockbroker, financial administration, taxation consultant, banker, business development manager, consultant, investment and business analyst; financial planner, fund manager, investment adviser, compliance officer, insurance broker, stockbroker, investment banker.
Professional recognition
Accounting major graduates are eligible for membership of CPA Australia, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, and the National Institute of Accountants. Graduates may also be eligible for exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
A Financial Planning major is recognised as a pathway to the Certified Financial Planner designation by the Financial Planning Association of Australia Ltd.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including all core and required courses listed below.
- Students may elect to undertake one of three options:
- a double major with an in-depth knowledge in the accounting discipline and financial planning discipline areas, or
- a single major in either the accounting discipline area or financial planning discipline area combined with either a second major in a business discipline or a broad knowledge in a second business area (minor), or
- a single major in either the accounting discipline area or financial planning discipline area combined with a general or specific interest knowledge in niche areas (electives).
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. Please refer to the English language requirements.
- When enrolling, refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Accounting major
Core courses (1)
COR109 Introduction to Psychology A
Required courses (8)
ACC106 Current Directions in Psychology
ACC108 Introduction to Psychology B
BUS101 Research Methods in Psychology A
BUS102 Physiological Psychology
BUS103 Introduction to Human Development
BUS104 Research Methods in Psychology B
BUS301 Social Psychology
BUS320 Motivation and Emotion
Accounting major courses (8)
ACC210 Advanced Methods in Psychology
ACC211 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
ACC220 Personality and Assessment
ACC221 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
ACC310 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
ACC311 Human Associative Learning
ACC320 Abnormal Psychology
ACC321 Adult Development and Ageing
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Financial Planning major
Core courses (1)
COR109 Graphic Design A
Required courses (8)
ACC106 Graphic Design B
ACC108 Graphic Design C
BUS101 Graphic Design D
BUS102 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
BUS103 Introduction to Design
BUS104 Typography
BUS301 Communication and Thought
BUS320 Management and Organisational Behaviour
Financial Planning major courses (8)
ACC211 Introduction to Marketing
ACC311 Introduction to Informatics
FIN210 Introduction to Economics
FIN220 Business Law and Ethics
FIN221 Business Analytics
FIN310 Accounting for Business
FIN320 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
FIN321 Communication and Thought
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Commerce Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Accounting major
Core course (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Applied Research Methods |
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Economics for Business | |||
| ACC108 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| BUS101 Accounting for Business | |||
| BUS102 Strategic Management | |||
| BUS103 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| BUS104 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS301 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS320 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Accounting major courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC210 Applied Research Methods | |||
| ACC211 Economics for Business | |||
| ACC220 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| ACC221 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| ACC310 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
| ACC311 Accounting for Business | |||
| ACC320 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| ACC321 Strategic Management |
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Financial Planning major
Core course (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility |
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Communication and Thought | |||
| ACC108 Communication Theory and Practice | |||
| BUS101 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| BUS102 Introduction to Economics | |||
| BUS103 News Writing and Reporting | |||
| BUS104 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic? | |||
| BUS301 The Writer and the Law | |||
| BUS320 Feature Writing |
Financial Planning major courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC211 Advanced News Reporting | |||
| ACC311 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| FIN210 Investigative and Data Journalism | |||
| FIN220 Online Journalism | |||
| FIN221 Research into Journalism | |||
| FIN310 News Rounds | |||
| FIN320 Industry Research Project (Journalism) | |||
| FIN321 Communication and Thought |
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).