Note: New program for entry in 2012.
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
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU354
CRICOS code: Not available to 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.
Highlights
- Gain a professional qualification in a high-growth industry
- Opportunity to study a second business major
- Careers exist in all business sectors
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. A financial planning major is recognised as a pathway to the Certified Financial Planner designation by the Financial Planning Association of Australia Ltd.
Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2012.
Program requirements
- In order to graduate students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including all core and required courses listed below.
- 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.
Program structure
Accounting Major
Core courses: (1)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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COR109 Secondary Professional Experience 2 : Managing the Diverse Learning Environment |
Required courses: (8)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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BUS101 Teaching Science: Curriculum A | |||
BUS102 History Teaching: Curriculum A | |||
BUS103 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1 | |||
BUS104 Teaching Senior Secondary History | |||
ACC106 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion | |||
ACC108 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum | |||
BUS301 Secondary Assessment and Reporting | |||
BUS320 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion |
Accounting Major courses: (8)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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ACC210 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching | |||
ACC211 The Psychology of Learning | |||
ACC220 Using Data for Learning | |||
ACC221 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged | |||
ACC310 Business Law and Ethics | |||
ACC311 The Writer and the Law | |||
ACC320 Planning and Environmental Law | |||
ACC321 Criminal Law: An Introduction |
Elective courses: (7)
Select 7 elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Financial Planning Major
Core courses: (1)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
COR109 Family Law: Legal Frameworks and Issues |
Required courses: (8)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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BUS101 Communication and Thought | |||
BUS102 Applied Research Methods | |||
BUS103 Economics for Business | |||
BUS104 Business Law and Ethics | |||
ACC106 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
ACC108 Accounting Principles | |||
BUS301 Informatics for Financial Professionals | |||
BUS320 Advanced Research Methods |
Financial Planning Major courses: (8)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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ACC211 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
ACC311 Financial Accounting | |||
FIN210 Business Finance | |||
FIN220 Law of Business Associations | |||
FIN221 Company Accounting | |||
FIN310 Management Accounting | |||
FIN320 Taxation Law and Practice | |||
FIN321 Contemporary Accounting Issues |
Elective courses: (7)
Select 7 elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Faculty of Business majors (optional)
- Applied Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing Research
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Faculty of Business majors (optional)
- Accounting
- Business Law
- Entrepreneurship
- Events Management
- Financial Planning
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Property
- Small Business Management
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
The University attempts to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary program/course information at any time without notice.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessinfo@usc.edu.au