- 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 Financial Plan Construction
Plus select one course from
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Required courses (7)
ACC106 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
ACC108 Accounting Principles
BUS101 Informatics for Financial Professionals
BUS102 Applied Research Methods
BUS103 Economics for Business
BUS104 Business Law and Ethics
BUS320 Management and Organisational Behaviour
Accounting major courses (8)
ACC210 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
ACC211 Financial Accounting
ACC220 Business Finance
ACC221 Law of Business Associations
ACC310 Company Accounting
ACC311 Management Accounting
ACC320 Taxation Law and Practice
ACC321 Contemporary Accounting Issues
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 Auditing and Professional PracticePlus select one course from
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Required courses (7)
ACC106 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
ACC108 Accounting Principles
BUS101 Informatics for Financial Professionals
BUS102 Applied Research Methods
BUS103 Economics for Business
BUS104 Business Law and Ethics
BUS320 Management and Organisational Behaviour
Financial Planning major courses (8)
ACC211 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
ACC311 Business Finance
FIN210 Taxation Law and Practice
FIN220 Introduction to Financial Planning
FIN221 Retirement and Superannuation
FIN310 Insurance and Risk Management
FIN320 Personal Investment Management
FIN321 Tax and Estate 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 Nutrition and Dietetics Thesis |
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| ACC108 Accounting Principles | |||
| BUS101 Informatics for Financial Professionals | |||
| BUS102 Applied Research Methods | |||
| BUS103 Economics for Business | |||
| BUS104 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| BUS320 Management and Organisational Behaviour |
Accounting major courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC210 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| ACC211 Financial Accounting | |||
| ACC220 Business Finance | |||
| ACC221 Law of Business Associations | |||
| ACC310 Company Accounting | |||
| ACC311 Management Accounting | |||
| ACC320 Taxation Law and Practice | |||
| ACC321 Contemporary Accounting Issues |
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 Auditing and Professional Practice |
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| ACC108 Accounting Principles | |||
| BUS101 Informatics for Financial Professionals | |||
| BUS102 Applied Research Methods | |||
| BUS103 Economics for Business | |||
| BUS104 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| BUS320 Management and Organisational Behaviour |
Financial Planning major courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC211 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| ACC311 Business Finance | |||
| FIN210 Taxation Law and Practice | |||
| FIN220 Introduction to Financial Planning | |||
| FIN221 Retirement and Superannuation | |||
| FIN310 Insurance and Risk Management | |||
| FIN320 Personal Investment Management | |||
| FIN321 Tax and Estate 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).