- 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 Science Research Methods
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Blood Banking and Transfusion Sciences
COR111 Haematology
15 courses from Bachelor of Business degree program
Required courses: (7)
BUS101 Advanced Haematology
BUS102 Medical Biochemistry
BUS103 Research Design: Method and Literature Review
BUS104 Futures 101: Futures Methods and Techniques
BUS105 Strategic Foresight Leadership
BUS211 Sustainable Futures
BUS320 Applied Futures Studies: Methods, Values and Strategy
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 Applied Futures Studies: Methods, Values and Strategy
ACC108 Communication and Thought
BUS301 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
FIN210 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
FIN220 Communication and Thought
FIN221 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
FIN310 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Major courses: (8)
ACC210 Indonesian A
ACC211 Indonesian B
ACC220 Indonesian C
ACC221 Indonesian D
ACC310 Indonesian E
ACC311 Indonesian F
ACC320 In-Country Indonesian Studies A
ACC321 In-Country Indonesian Studies B
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 Introduction to Indigenous Australia |
Plus select 1 core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Working With Families | |||
| COR111 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change |
Required courses (14)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Group Work | |||
| ACC108 Social Justice, Welfare and the State | |||
| BUS101 Indigenous Australia and the State | |||
| BUS102 Understanding Cultural Diversity | |||
| BUS103 Ethics and Professional Practice | |||
| BUS104 Complexity and Social Work: Policy and Practice | |||
| BUS105 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS211 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS301 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS320 Introduction to Psychology A | |||
| FIN210 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change | |||
| FIN220 Introduction to Indigenous Australia | |||
| FIN221 Social Work and Human Services Practice | |||
| FIN310 Counselling for the Human Services Professional |
Accounting major (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC210 Social Justice, Welfare and the State | |||
| ACC211 Group Work | |||
| ACC220 Working With Families | |||
| ACC221 Ethics and Professional Practice | |||
| ACC310 Complexity and Social Work: Policy and Practice | |||
| ACC311 Indigenous Australia and the State | |||
| ACC320 Understanding Cultural Diversity | |||
| ACC321 Environment and Health |
Elective courses (8)
The 8 Business electives can be used to complete a major or minor from the School of Business.