Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Award abbreviation: BCom(Acc)
QTAC code: 012011 **
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-15 / Rank-70
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU356
CRICOS code: 065671A. Only a full-time option is available to 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.
Highlights
- Consistently high graduate employment rate
- Opportunity to study a second business major
- Careers exist in all business sectors
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 assicociate members of CPA Australia; Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia; National Institute of Accountants. The program is accredited by these bodies.
Program structure
Core courses
1 required course:
COR109 Introduction to Weather and Climate
Business foundation courses
8 required courses:
BUS101 An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
BUS102 Integrated Environmental Management
BUS103 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
BUS104 Communication and Thought
ACC106 Applied Research Methods
ACC108 Economics for Business
BUS301 Business Law and Ethics
BUS320 Management and Organisational Behaviour
Accounting major courses
8 required courses:
ACC210 Accounting Principles
ACC211 Informatics for Financial Professionals
ACC220 Advanced Research Methods
ACC221 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
ACC310 Financial Accounting
ACC311 Business Finance
ACC320 Law of Business Associations
ACC321 Company Accounting
Elective courses
Select 7 advanced courses, which may comprise a selection of majors, minors and/or electives, up to a minimum of 24 courses in total. Up to 6 electives may be chosen from the faculties of Business, Arts and Social Sciences or Science, Health and Education.
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
Program requirements and notes
- All students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including core courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
- To meet CPA Australia requirements all students who wish to be recognised by the professional body must complete COR109 Management Accounting.
- Refer to the policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au