- 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
PLUS select 1 core courses from:
COR110
COR111
Introductory courses (6)
6 required courses:
ACC106 Accounting Principles
ACC108
BUS101 Exploring Business Research
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103
BUS104 Discovering Management
Advanced courses (9)
9 required courses:
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
BUS320 Business, Governance and Society
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)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Accounting Principles |
| 12 | ||
| BUS102 Economics for Business |
| 12 | ||
| BUS103 | ||||
| ACC108 | ||||
| BUS101 Exploring Business Research |
| 12 |
Core course (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 |
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS104 Discovering Management |
| 12 | |
| ACC211 Business Finance |
| 12 | Pre: BUS102 |
| ACC210 Financial Accounting |
| 12 | Pre: ACC106 |
| ACC220 Law of Business Associations |
| 12 | Pre: (BUS103 or BUS203) or (LAW204 and enrolled in Program AB311) Anti: LAW303 |
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)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC221 Company Accounting |
| 12 | Pre: ACC210 |
| ACC310 Management Accounting |
| 12 | Pre: ACC106 |
| ACC311 Taxation Law and Practice |
| 12 | Pre: BUS203 or LAW101 or LAW102 |
| BUS320 Business, Governance and Society |
| 12 | Pre: Completed 144 units in undergraduate business courses |
| ACC320 Contemporary Accounting Issues |
| 12 | Pre: ACC210 |
| ACC321 Auditing and Professional Practice |
| 12 | Pre: ACC210 |
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 advanced (200/300 level) elective courses.
TOTAL UNITS 288