- 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 Taxation Law and Practice
Required courses (8)
ACC106 Contemporary Accounting Issues
ACC108 Auditing and Professional Practice
BUS101 Communication and Thought
BUS102 Accounting Principles
BUS103 Informatics for Financial Professionals
BUS104 Applied Research Methods
BUS301 Economics for Business
BUS320 Business Law and Ethics
Accounting major courses (8)
ACC210 Management and Organisational Behaviour
ACC211 Advanced Research Methods
ACC220 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
ACC221 Business Finance
ACC310 Taxation Law and Practice
ACC311 Introduction to Financial Planning
ACC320 Retirement and Superannuation
ACC321 Insurance and Risk 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).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Financial Planning major
Core courses (1)
COR109 Personal Investment Management
Required courses (8)
ACC106 Tax and Estate Planning
ACC108 Financial Plan Construction
BUS101 Communication and Thought
BUS102 Accounting Principles
BUS103 Informatics for Financial Professionals
BUS104 Applied Research Methods
BUS301 Economics for Business
BUS320 Business Law and Ethics
Financial Planning major courses (8)
ACC211 Management and Organisational Behaviour
ACC311 Taxation Law and Practice
FIN210 Introduction to Financial Planning
FIN220
FIN221
FIN310 Investment Analysis
FIN320
FIN321
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 Communication and Thought |
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Earth's Surface Processes | |||
| ACC108 Biodiversity and Ecology | |||
| BUS101 Chemistry | |||
| BUS102 Science Research Methods | |||
| BUS103 Plant Diversity and Ecology | |||
| BUS104 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology | |||
| BUS301 Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation | |||
| BUS320 Introduction to Weather and Climate |
Accounting major courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC210 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology | |||
| ACC211 Restoration Ecology | |||
| ACC220 Population Ecology and Genetics | |||
| ACC221 Hydrology and Geomorphology | |||
| ACC310 Coastal Geomorphology | |||
| ACC311 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data | |||
| ACC320 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics | |||
| ACC321 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies |
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 Special Field Studies Topic |
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Special Research Project | |||
| ACC108 Workplace Learning I | |||
| BUS101 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS102 Accounting Principles | |||
| BUS103 Informatics for Financial Professionals | |||
| BUS104 Applied Research Methods | |||
| BUS301 Economics for Business | |||
| BUS320 Business Law and Ethics |
Financial Planning major courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC211 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| ACC311 Advanced Research Methods | |||
| FIN210 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| FIN220 Financial Accounting | |||
| FIN221 Business Finance | |||
| FIN310 Law of Business Associations | |||
| FIN320 Company Accounting | |||
| FIN321 Management Accounting |
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).