- 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 2013 entry: OP-16 / Rank-66
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 2013: 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.
- Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level courses, including core courses.
- (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 Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
COR109 Taxation Law and Practice
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Contemporary Accounting Issues
COR111
15 courses from Bachelor of Business degree program
Required courses: (7)
BUS101 Managing People
BUS102 Communication and Thought
BUS103 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS104 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS105 Applied Research Methods
BUS211 Introduction to Economics
BUS320 Business Law and Ethics
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 Management and Organisational Behaviour
ACC108 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS301 Strategic Management
FIN210 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
FIN220 Accounting Principles
FIN221 Informatics for Financial Professionals
FIN310 Advanced Research Methods
Major courses: (8)
ACC210 Introduction to Financial Planning
ACC211 Retirement and Superannuation
ACC220 Insurance and Risk Management
ACC221 Personal Investment Management
ACC310 Financial Accounting
ACC311 Business Finance
ACC320 Law of Business Associations
ACC321 Company Accounting
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 Mental Health Contexts of Care |
Plus select 1 core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Assessment in Mental Health | |||
| COR111 Advanced Health Assessment |
Required courses (14)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Communication and Thought | |||
| ACC108 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS102 Accounting Principles | |||
| BUS103 Informatics for Financial Professionals | |||
| BUS104 Applied Research Methods | |||
| BUS105 Introduction to Economics | |||
| BUS211 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| BUS301 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| BUS320 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
| FIN210 Strategic Management | |||
| FIN220 Advanced Research Methods | |||
| FIN221 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| FIN310 Introduction to Financial Planning |
Accounting major (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC210 Retirement and Superannuation | |||
| ACC211 Insurance and Risk Management | |||
| ACC220 Personal Investment Management | |||
| ACC221 Financial Accounting | |||
| ACC310 Business Finance | |||
| ACC311 Law of Business Associations | |||
| ACC320 Company Accounting | |||
| ACC321 Management Accounting |
Elective courses (8)
The 8 Business electives can be used to complete a major or minor from the School of Business.