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Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

  • Consistently high graduate employment rate
  • Opportunity to study a second business major
  • Careers exist in all business sectors

Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Award abbreviation: BCom(Acc)
QTAC code: 012151 Sippy Downs **; 018151 South Bank #
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-16 / Rank-66
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: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units:
288
USC program code: BU356
CRICOS code: 076978B. Only a full-time option is available 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.

# Due to the specific course offerings at South Bank, students must have successfully completed a Diploma in Accounting through a nationally recognised training organisation within the last 10 years.

Accountancy offers many opportunities. Today’s accountant is more likely to be business advising and planning than number crunching.

In this program you major in accounting and gain skills in financial management, business consulting and financial advising. First year courses include marketing, management, economics, business law, and informatics. Specialised courses include financial accounting, business finance, law of business associations, management accounting, company accounting, taxation law and practice, auditing and professional practice, and contemporary accounting issues. Industry links generate employment for graduates. A second major is available from the Bachelor of Business.

Career opportunities

Accountant, auditor, company secretary, stockbroker, financial administration, taxation consultant, banker, business development manager, consultant, investment and business analyst.

Professional recognition

Graduates may become associate members of CPA Australia; Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia; Institute of Public Accountants.

Accreditation

The program is fully accredited with CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, and Institute of Public Accountants.

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

Program Leader
Dr Monte Wynder
Tel: +61 7 5430 1263
Email: mwynder@usc.edu.au

Program requirements

In order to graduate you 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.
  • 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.
  • (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor to supplement the required major.
  • Register any selected Majors or 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.

Program Structure

Core courses (2)

1 required course:
COR109 Chemistry
PLUS select 1 core courses from:
COR110 Science Research Methods
COR111 Systemic Physiology I

Introductory courses (6)

6 required courses:
ACC106 Systemic Physiology II
ACC108 Biochemistry
BUS101 Pathophysiology
BUS102 Principles of Food Preservation
BUS103 Nutrition Assessment
BUS104 Public Health Nutrition

Advanced courses (9)

9 required courses:
ACC210 Food in Society
ACC211 Principles of Nutrition
ACC220 Nutritional Biochemistry
ACC221 Advanced Public Health Nutrition
ACC310 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
ACC311 Food Service Systems
ACC320 Nutrition and Dietetic Skills
ACC321 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
BUS320 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition

Elective courses (7)

Select 7 elective courses, 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).

 

Study Plan

Year 1
  • Five (5) required introductory (100 level) courses.
  • Two (2) core courses:
    One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester
  • One (1) elective course.
Required courses (5)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ACC106
BUS102
BUS103
ACC108
BUS101
Core course (2)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109
Plus select one course from
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR110
COR111
Elective course (1)

Select 1 elective course.

Year 2
  • Four (4) required courses.
  • Four (4) elective courses.
    Of the 4 electives, 3 must be an advanced (200/300 level) course.
Required courses (4)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS104
ACC211
ACC210
ACC220
Elective courses (4)

Select 4 elective courses, 3 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.

Year 3
  • Six (6) required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
  • Two (2) advanced (200/300 level) elective courses.
Required courses (6)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ACC221
ACC310
ACC311
BUS320
ACC320
ACC321
Elective courses (2)

Select 2 advanced (200/300 level) elective courses.

TOTAL UNITS 288

 

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