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Bachelor of Commerce
  • Gain a professional qualification in a high-growth industry
  • Opportunity to study a second business major
  • Careers exist in all business sectors

Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Commerce
Award abbreviation: BCom
QTAC code: 012011
OP / Rank for 2012 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 3 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: international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU354
CRICOS code: 073868K

* Not available to domestic students

NOTE: Students who hold a deferred place in the Bachelor of Commerce will be required to take up their place in either the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) as the Bachelor of Commerce is no longer open for admission to domestic students.


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. Graduates may also be eligible for exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

A Financial Planning major is recognised as a pathway to the Certified Financial Planner designation by the Financial Planning Association of Australia Ltd.

Enquiries
  • Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
  • Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice

Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate students must

  • Complete 2 core courses.
  • Complete 6 required introductory (100 level) courses.
  • Complete 9 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
  • Complete 7 elective courses, 5 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
  • (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor (4 courses) to supplement the required major.
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
  • Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Communication, School of Social Sciences or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
  • Register any selected Majors or Minors with Student Administration.

Students may elect to undertake one of three options:

  1. a double major with an in-depth knowledge in the accounting discipline and financial planning discipline areas, or 
  2. 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 
  3. 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.
  • When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Accounting major
Core courses (2)

COR109
Plus select one course from
COR110
COR111

Introductory courses (6)

ACC106 Accounting Principles
ACC108
BUS101 Exploring Business Research
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103
BUS104 Discovering Management

Advanced courses (9)

BUS320 Business, Governance and Society
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

Elective courses (7)

Select 7 elective courses, a minimum of 5 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
Up to 6 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

TOTAL UNITS 288


Financial Planning major
Core courses (2)

COR109
Plus select one course from
COR110
COR111
Introductory courses (6)

ACC106 Accounting Principles
ACC108
BUS101 Exploring Business Research
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103
BUS104 Discovering Management

Advanced courses (9)

ACC211 Business Finance
ACC311 Taxation Law and Practice
BUS320 Business, Governance and Society
FIN210 Introduction to Financial Planning
FIN220
FIN221
FIN310 Investment Analysis
FIN320
FIN321

Elective courses (7)

Select 7 elective courses, a minimum of 5 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
Up to 6 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

TOTAL UNITS 288

Study Plan

The Bachelor of Commerce Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.

When enrolling, refer to the Pathway 1 (Accounting Major) or Pathway 2 (Financial Planning Major) Study Plan

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