- Consistently high graduate employment rate
- Opportunity to study a second business major
- Careers exist in all business sectors
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Award abbreviation: BCom(Acc)
QTAC code: 012151 **
OP/Rank for 2012 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
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU356
CRICOS code: 076978B. Only a full-time option is available 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.
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 associate members of CPA Australia; Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia; Institute of Public Accountants.
Accreditation
The program is fully accredited with CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, and Institute of Public Accountants.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Dr Monte Wynder
Tel: +61 7 5430 1263
Email: mwynder@usc.edu.au
Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 2, 2012.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 2, 2012:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete a minimum of 24 courses including all core and required courses listed below, and electives.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor to supplement the required major.
- Register any selected 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.
Core courses (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Science Research Methods |
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS102 Applied Research Methods | |||
| BUS103 Economics for Business | |||
| BUS104 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| ACC106 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| ACC108 Accounting Principles | |||
| BUS320 Informatics for Financial Professionals |
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).
TOTAL UNITS 288