- Consistently high graduate employment rate
- Opportunity to study a second business major
- Careers exist in all business sectors
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Award abbreviation: BCom(Acc)
QTAC code: 012151 Sippy Downs **; 018151 South Bank #
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-16 / Rank-66
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: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU356
CRICOS code: 076978B. Only a full-time option is available international students on a Student Visa.
** 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.
# Due to the specific course offerings at South Bank, students must have successfully completed a Diploma in Accounting through a nationally recognised training organisation within the last 10 years.
Accountancy offers many opportunities. Today’s accountant is more likely to be business advising and planning than number crunching.
In this program you major in accounting and gain skills in financial management, business consulting and financial advising. First year courses include marketing, management, economics, business law, and informatics. Specialised courses include financial accounting, business finance, law of business associations, management accounting, company accounting, taxation law and practice, auditing and professional practice, and contemporary accounting issues. Industry links generate employment for graduates. A second major is available from the Bachelor of Business.
Career opportunities
Accountant, auditor, company secretary, stockbroker, financial administration, taxation consultant, banker, business development manager, consultant, investment and business analyst.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become associate members of CPA Australia; Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia; Institute of Public Accountants.
Accreditation
The program is fully accredited with CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, and Institute of Public Accountants.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Dr Monte Wynder
Tel: +61 7 5430 1263
Email: mwynder@usc.edu.au
Program requirements
In order to graduate you 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.
- 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.
- (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor to supplement the required major.
- Register any selected Majors or 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.
Program Structure
Core courses (2)
1 required course:
COR109 Contemporary Accounting Issues
PLUS select 1 core courses from:
COR110 Auditing and Professional Practice
COR111 Communication and Thought
Introductory courses (6)
6 required courses:
ACC106 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
ACC108 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS101 Accounting Principles
BUS102 Informatics for Financial Professionals
BUS103 Applied Research Methods
BUS104 Introduction to Economics
Advanced courses (9)
9 required courses:
ACC210 Business Law and Ethics
ACC211 Management and Organisational Behaviour
ACC220 Financial Accounting
ACC221 Business Finance
ACC310 Law of Business Associations
ACC311 Company Accounting
ACC320 Management Accounting
ACC321 Taxation Law and Practice
BUS320 Contemporary Accounting Issues
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 elective courses, 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).
Study Plan
Year 1
- Five (5) required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Two (2) core courses:
One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester - One (1) elective course.
Required courses (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Independent Study | |||
| BUS102 Epidemiology and Biostatistics | |||
| BUS103 Accounting Principles | |||
| ACC108 Introduction to Economics | |||
| BUS101 Business Law and Ethics |
Core course (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Informatics for Financial Professionals |
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Applied Research Methods | |||
| COR111 Communication and Thought |
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course.
Year 2
- Four (4) required courses.
- Four (4) elective courses.
Of the 4 electives, 3 must be an advanced (200/300 level) course.
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS104 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| ACC211 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| ACC210 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| ACC220 Business Finance |
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses, 3 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
Year 3
- Six (6) required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Two (2) advanced (200/300 level) elective courses.
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC221 Financial Accounting | |||
| ACC310 Law of Business Associations | |||
| ACC311 Company Accounting | |||
| BUS320 Management Accounting | |||
| ACC320 Taxation Law and Practice | |||
| ACC321 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility |
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 advanced (200/300 level) elective courses.
TOTAL UNITS 288