Combine studies in business with commerce and accounting to become a skilled business adviser.
Gain qualifications in both business and commerce. In the commerce component, 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.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Gain qualifications in both business and commerce. In the commerce component, 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; financial planning; 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, business analysis.
Membership
CPA Australia; Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia; Institute of Public Accountants.
Program structure
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 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Mathematics Foundations
COR111 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
15 courses from Bachelor of Business degree program
Required courses: (7)
BUS101 Discovering Science
BUS102 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
BUS103 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
BUS104 Molecular Biology
BUS105 Genes in Health and Disease
BUS211 Microbiology
BUS320 Plant Growth and Reproduction
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 Medical Microbiology
ACC108 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1
BUS301 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 2
FIN210 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography
FIN220 Teaching Senior Secondary Mathematics
FIN221 Individual Learner Needs
FIN310 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments
Major courses: (8)
ACC210 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
ACC211 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 2
ACC220 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography
ACC221 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
ACC310 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
ACC311 Secondary Professional Experience: Diversity and Inclusion
ACC320 The Psychology of Learning
ACC321 Using Data for Learning
TOTAL UNITS 384