- 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 2012 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 2013: international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU354
CRICOS code: 073868K
* Not available to domestic students
NOTE: Students who hold a deferred place in the Bachelor of Commerce will be required to take up their place in either the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) as the Bachelor of Commerce is no longer open for admission to domestic students.
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 2 core courses.
- Complete 6 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 9 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete 7 elective courses, 5 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor (4 courses) to supplement the required major.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Communication, School of Social Sciences or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with Student Administration.
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 Study Plan.
Accounting major
Core courses (2)
COR109 Professional Learning Project
Plus select one course from
COR110 Pedagogies for Engagement
COR111 Assessment: Principles and Practices
Introductory courses (6)
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
Advanced courses (9)
BUS320 Introduction to Economics
ACC210 Business Law and Ethics
ACC211 Management and Organisational Behaviour
ACC220 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
ACC221 Financial Accounting
ACC310 Business Finance
ACC311 Law of Business Associations
ACC320 Company Accounting
ACC321 Management Accounting
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 elective courses, a minimum of 5 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
Up to 6 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Financial Planning major
Core courses (2)
COR109 Taxation Law and PracticePlus select one course from
COR110 Contemporary Accounting Issues
COR111 Auditing and Professional Practice
Introductory courses (6)
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
Advanced courses (9)
ACC211 Introduction to Economics
ACC311 Business Law and Ethics
BUS320 Management and Organisational Behaviour
FIN210 Business Finance
FIN220 Taxation Law and Practice
FIN221 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
FIN310 Introduction to Financial Planning
FIN320 Retirement and Superannuation
FIN321 Insurance and Risk Management
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 elective courses, a minimum of 5 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
Up to 6 electives 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.
When enrolling, refer to the Pathway 1 (Accounting Major) or Pathway 2 (Financial Planning Major) Study Plan