- 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 2011 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 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU354
CRICOS code: 073868K
** 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.
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 a minimum of 24 courses including all core and required courses listed below.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Communication, the School of Social Sciences or the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register your selected Major and Minor with Student Administration.
Students may elect to undertake one of three options:
- a double major with an in-depth knowledge in the accounting discipline and financial planning discipline areas, or
- 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
- 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 Introduction to Financial Planning
Plus select one course from
COR110 Retirement and Superannuation
COR111 Insurance and Risk Management
Required courses (7)
ACC106 Personal Investment Management
ACC108 Tax and Estate Planning
BUS101 Financial Plan Construction
BUS102 Communication and Thought
BUS103 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS104 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS320 Accounting Principles
Accounting major courses (8)
ACC210 Informatics for Financial Professionals
ACC211 Applied Research Methods
ACC220 Economics for Business
ACC221 Business Law and Ethics
ACC310 Management and Organisational Behaviour
ACC311 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
ACC320 Financial Accounting
ACC321 Business Finance
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Financial Planning major
Core courses (2)
COR109 Law of Business AssociationsPlus select one course from
COR110 Company Accounting
COR111 Management Accounting
Required courses (7)
ACC106 Taxation Law and Practice
ACC108 Contemporary Accounting Issues
BUS101 Auditing and Professional Practice
BUS102 Communication and Thought
BUS103 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS104 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS320 Accounting Principles
Financial Planning major courses (8)
ACC211 Informatics for Financial Professionals
ACC311 Applied Research Methods
FIN210 Economics for Business
FIN220 Business Law and Ethics
FIN221 Management and Organisational Behaviour
FIN310 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
FIN320 Business Finance
FIN321 Taxation Law and Practice
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses, up to 6 of which 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.
Accounting major
Core course (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Regions, Change and Sustainability |
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Introduction to Weather and Climate | |||
| COR111 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Earth Observation: Remote Sensing and Surveying | |||
| ACC108 Mapping with Drones | |||
| BUS101 Coastal Geomorphology | |||
| BUS102 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS103 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS104 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS320 Accounting Principles |
Accounting major courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC210 Informatics for Financial Professionals | |||
| ACC211 Applied Research Methods | |||
| ACC220 Economics for Business | |||
| ACC221 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| ACC310 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| ACC311 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| ACC320 Financial Accounting | |||
| ACC321 Business Finance |
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Financial Planning major
Core course (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Law of Business Associations |
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Company Accounting | |||
| COR111 Management Accounting |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Taxation Law and Practice | |||
| ACC108 Contemporary Accounting Issues | |||
| BUS101 Auditing and Professional Practice | |||
| BUS102 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS103 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS104 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS320 Accounting Principles |
Financial Planning major courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC211 Informatics for Financial Professionals | |||
| ACC311 Applied Research Methods | |||
| FIN210 Economics for Business | |||
| FIN220 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| FIN221 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| FIN310 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| FIN320 Business Finance | |||
| FIN321 Taxation Law and Practice |
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).