- 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 Human Associative Learning
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Abnormal Psychology
COR111 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
15 courses from Bachelor of Business degree program
Required courses: (7)
BUS101 Adult Development and Ageing
BUS102 Communication and Thought
BUS103 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS104 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS105 Introduction to Psychology A
BUS211 Introduction to Psychology B
BUS320 Research Methods in Psychology A
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 Research Methods in Psychology B
ACC108 Physiological Psychology
BUS301 Introduction to Human Development
FIN210 Social Psychology
FIN220 Motivation and Emotion
FIN221 Advanced Methods in Psychology
FIN310 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
Major courses: (8)
ACC210 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
ACC211 Personality and Assessment
ACC220 Human Associative Learning
ACC221 Abnormal Psychology
ACC310 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
ACC311 Adult Development and Ageing
ACC320 Communication and Thought
ACC321 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
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 Indigenous Australia and the State |
Plus select 1 core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Understanding Cultural Diversity | |||
| COR111 Communication and Thought |
Required courses (14)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| ACC108 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS101 Science Research Methods | |||
| BUS102 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS103 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS104 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS105 Science Research Methods | |||
| BUS211 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS301 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS320 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| FIN210 Introduction to Psychology A | |||
| FIN220 Introduction to Psychology B | |||
| FIN221 Research Methods in Psychology A | |||
| FIN310 Research Methods in Psychology B |
Accounting major (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC210 Physiological Psychology | |||
| ACC211 Introduction to Human Development | |||
| ACC220 Social Psychology | |||
| ACC221 Motivation and Emotion | |||
| ACC310 Advanced Methods in Psychology | |||
| ACC311 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology | |||
| ACC320 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies | |||
| ACC321 Personality and Assessment |
Elective courses (8)
The 8 Business electives can be used to complete a major or minor from the School of Business.