- Gain in-depth business knowledge and advanced skills in accounting
- Earn two degrees in only four years
- Pursue career opportunities in the public and private sectors
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Award abbreviation: BBus/BCom(Acc)
QTAC code: 015201
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-16 / Rank-66
Duration: 4 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 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: BU355
CRICOS code: 065673K. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Combine studies in business with commerce and accounting to become a skilled business adviser.
In this program you gain qualifications in both business and commerce. In the commerce component, you 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; 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, retail / sales, systems analysis.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of CPA Australia; Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia; Institute of Public Accountants.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
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
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110
COR111
15 courses from Bachelor of Business degree program
Required courses: (7)
BUS101 Exploring Business Research
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103
BUS104 Discovering Management
BUS105 Marketing Essentials
BUS211 Strategic Management
BUS320 Business, Governance and Society
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 Accounting Principles
ACC108
BUS301
FIN210 Introduction to Financial Planning
FIN220
FIN221
FIN310 Investment Analysis
Major courses: (8)
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
TOTAL UNITS 384
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
- Two (2) core courses:
One in your first semester and ONE in your second semester - 14 required courses
- Accounting major (8 courses)
- Eight (8) advanced elective courses
Core courses (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Communication and Thought |
Plus select 1 core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Required courses (14)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Accounting Principles | ||||
| ACC108 Informatics for Financial Professionals | ||||
| BUS101 Applied Research Methods | ||||
| BUS102 Introduction to Economics | ||||
| BUS103 Business Law and Ethics | ||||
| BUS104 Management and Organisational Behaviour | ||||
| BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice | ||||
| BUS211 Strategic Management | ||||
| BUS301 Advanced Research Methods | ||||
| BUS320 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | ||||
| FIN210 Introduction to Financial Planning | Not currently offered | 12 | ||
| FIN220 | ||||
| FIN221 | ||||
| FIN310 Investment Analysis |
| 12 | Pre: ACC211 |
Accounting major (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC210 Financial Accounting |
| 12 | Pre: ACC106 |
| ACC211 Business Finance |
| 12 | Pre: BUS102 |
| ACC220 Law of Business Associations |
| 12 | Pre: (BUS103 or BUS203) or (LAW204 and enrolled in Program AB311) Anti: LAW303 |
| ACC221 Company Accounting |
| 12 | Pre: ACC210 |
| ACC310 Management Accounting |
| 12 | Pre: ACC106 |
| ACC311 Taxation Law and Practice |
| 12 | Pre: BUS203 or LAW101 or LAW102 |
| ACC320 Contemporary Accounting Issues |
| 12 | Pre: ACC210 |
| ACC321 Auditing and Professional Practice |
| 12 | Pre: ACC210 |
Elective courses (8)
The 8 Business electives can be used to complete a major or minor from the School of Business.