- 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 2012 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
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 2012: 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 Business Finance
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Law of Business Associations
COR111 Company Accounting
15 courses from Bachelor of Business degree program
Required courses: (7)
BUS101 Management Accounting
BUS102 Taxation Law and Practice
BUS103 Contemporary Accounting Issues
BUS104 Auditing and Professional Practice
BUS105 Communication and Thought
BUS211 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS320 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
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 Applied Research Methods
ACC108 Economics for Business
BUS301 Business Law and Ethics
FIN210 Management and Organisational Behaviour
FIN220 Marketing Theory and Practice
FIN221 Strategic Management
FIN310 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Major courses: (8)
ACC210 Accounting Principles
ACC211 Informatics for Financial Professionals
ACC220 Advanced Research Methods
ACC221 Introduction to Financial Planning
ACC310 Retirement and Superannuation
ACC311 Insurance and Risk Management
ACC320 Personal Investment Management
ACC321 Financial 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 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Plus select 1 core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change | |||
| COR111 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory |
Required courses (14)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Social Research | |||
| ACC108 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change | |||
| BUS101 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory | |||
| BUS102 Social Research | |||
| BUS103 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS104 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS105 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS211 Accounting Principles | |||
| BUS301 Informatics for Financial Professionals | |||
| BUS320 Applied Research Methods | |||
| FIN210 Economics for Business | |||
| FIN220 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| FIN221 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| FIN310 Marketing Theory and Practice |
Accounting major (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC210 Strategic Management | |||
| ACC211 Advanced Research Methods | |||
| ACC220 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| ACC221 Introduction to Financial Planning | |||
| ACC310 Retirement and Superannuation | |||
| ACC311 Insurance and Risk Management | |||
| ACC320 Personal Investment Management | |||
| ACC321 Financial Accounting |
Elective courses (8)
The 8 Business electives can be used to complete a major or minor from the School of Business.