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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2009: Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Program summary

QTAC code:
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-16 / Rank-68
Award abbreviation: BBus/BCom(Acc)
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2009: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: 065673K

Program overview

The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) enables you to gain in-depth business knowledge alongside advanced skills in accounting. The demand for qualified accountants has risen sharply in recent years, with growing career opportunities in both the public and private business sectors.

In the accounting major, you will 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 will develop advanced skills in one of the following areas: 

A series of business and commerce foundation courses provide fundamental knowledge in the disciplines of accounting, economics, information and communications technology, management, and marketing.

Other more advanced courses provide knowledge in business law and ethics, business research methods, and strategic management. A capstone course develops in-depth understanding in corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.

The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) allows you to earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time than if you were to study the programs separately. You will receive two testamurs (degree certificates) on completion.

Professional recognition

Students and graduates can apply to CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants and the National Institute of Accountants.

Career opportunities

For information on careers in the different areas of study, refer to the program descriptions for the Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting).

Special features

  • gain skills and knowledge in business, commerce and accounting
  • earn two degrees in four years of full-time study

Program structure

Core courses

COR109 Communication and Thought*
Plus select 1 course from: 
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

14 courses from Bachelor of Business degree program  

7 required courses:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS211 Strategic Management
BUS320 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility

Plus 7 courses chosen from 1 of the following Business majors:

16 courses from Bachelor of Commerce degree program

8 required courses:
ACC106 Accounting Principles
ACC108 ICT for Financial Professionals
MKG301 Advanced Research Methods
FIN210 Introduction to Financial Planning
FIN221 Insurance and Risk Management
FIN220 Retirement and Superannuation
FIN310 Investment Management
BUS331 Business Internship

Plus 8 courses:
Accounting major
ACC210 Financial Accounting
ACC211 Business Finance
ACC220 Law of Business Associations
ACC221 Company Accounting
ACC310 Management Accounting
ACC311 Taxation Law and Practice
ACC320 Contemporary Accounting Issues
ACC321 Auditing and Professional Practice 

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.

Program requirements and notes

  1. Refer to the Academic Rules.
  2. Refer to the explanation of terms.
  3. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
  4. International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
  5. Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
  6. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.

How to apply

Apply for an undergraduate program.

Enquiries

Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au

* To meet CPA Australia requirements all students who wish to be recognised by the professional body must complete COR109 Communication and Thought.

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