- 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 2012 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
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 2012: 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 Company Accounting
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Management Accounting
COR111 Taxation Law and Practice
15 courses from Bachelor of Business degree program
Required courses: (7)
BUS101 Contemporary Accounting Issues
BUS102 Auditing and Professional Practice
BUS103 Communication and Thought
BUS104 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS105 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS211 Applied Research Methods
BUS320 Economics for Business
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 Business Law and Ethics
ACC108 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS301 Marketing Theory and Practice
FIN210 Strategic Management
FIN220 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
FIN221 Accounting Principles
FIN310 Informatics for Financial Professionals
Major courses: (8)
ACC210 Advanced Research Methods
ACC211 Introduction to Financial Planning
ACC220 Retirement and Superannuation
ACC221 Insurance and Risk Management
ACC310 Personal Investment Management
ACC311 Financial Accounting
ACC320 Business Finance
ACC321 Law of Business Associations
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 Contemporary Accounting Issues |
Plus select 1 core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Auditing and Professional Practice | |||
| COR111 Business Law |
Required courses (14)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment | |||
| ACC108 Business, Governance and Society | |||
| BUS101 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS102 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS103 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS104 Accounting Principles | |||
| BUS105 Informatics for Financial Professionals | |||
| BUS211 Applied Research Methods | |||
| BUS301 Economics for Business | |||
| BUS320 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| FIN210 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| FIN220 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
| FIN221 Strategic Management | |||
| FIN310 Advanced Research Methods |
Accounting major (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC210 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| ACC211 Introduction to Financial Planning | |||
| ACC220 Retirement and Superannuation | |||
| ACC221 Insurance and Risk Management | |||
| ACC310 Personal Investment Management | |||
| ACC311 Financial Accounting | |||
| ACC320 Business Finance | |||
| ACC321 Law of Business Associations |
Elective courses (8)
The 8 Business electives can be used to complete a major or minor from the School of Business.