- 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 2011 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 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU354
CRICOS code: 073868K
** 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.
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 a minimum of 24 courses including all core and required courses listed below.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Communication, the School of Social Sciences or the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register your selected Major and Minor 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 Retirement and Superannuation
Plus select one course from
COR110 Insurance and Risk Management
COR111 Personal Investment Management
Required courses (7)
ACC106 Tax and Estate Planning
ACC108 Financial Plan Construction
BUS101 Communication and Thought
BUS102 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS103 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS104 Accounting Principles
BUS320 Informatics for Financial Professionals
Accounting major courses (8)
ACC210 Applied Research Methods
ACC211 Economics for Business
ACC220 Business Law and Ethics
ACC221 Management and Organisational Behaviour
ACC310 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
ACC311 Financial Accounting
ACC320 Business Finance
ACC321 Law of Business Associations
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Financial Planning major
Core courses (2)
COR109 Company AccountingPlus select one course from
COR110 Management Accounting
COR111 Taxation Law and Practice
Required courses (7)
ACC106 Contemporary Accounting Issues
ACC108 Auditing and Professional Practice
BUS101 Communication and Thought
BUS102 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS103 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS104 Accounting Principles
BUS320 Informatics for Financial Professionals
Financial Planning major courses (8)
ACC211 Applied Research Methods
ACC311 Economics for Business
FIN210 Business Law and Ethics
FIN220 Management and Organisational Behaviour
FIN221 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
FIN310 Business Finance
FIN320 Taxation Law and Practice
FIN321 Introduction to Financial Planning
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses, up to 6 of which 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.
Accounting major
Core course (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Property Development Feasibility and Analysis |
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Property and Asset Management | |||
| COR111 Property Research Project |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Property Development and Project Management Processes | |||
| ACC108 Statutory and Specialist Valuation | |||
| BUS101 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS102 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS103 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS104 Accounting Principles | |||
| BUS320 Informatics for Financial Professionals |
Accounting major courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC210 Applied Research Methods | |||
| ACC211 Economics for Business | |||
| ACC220 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| ACC221 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| ACC310 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| ACC311 Financial Accounting | |||
| ACC320 Business Finance | |||
| ACC321 Law of Business Associations |
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Financial Planning major
Core course (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Company Accounting |
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Management Accounting | |||
| COR111 Taxation Law and Practice |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Contemporary Accounting Issues | |||
| ACC108 Auditing and Professional Practice | |||
| BUS101 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS102 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS103 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS104 Accounting Principles | |||
| BUS320 Informatics for Financial Professionals |
Financial Planning major courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC211 Applied Research Methods | |||
| ACC311 Economics for Business | |||
| FIN210 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| FIN220 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| FIN221 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| FIN310 Business Finance | |||
| FIN320 Taxation Law and Practice | |||
| FIN321 Introduction to Financial Planning |
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).