- 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 Applied Research Methods
Plus select one course from
COR110 Economics for Business
COR111 Business Law and Ethics
Required courses (7)
ACC106 Management and Organisational Behaviour
ACC108 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BUS101 Business Finance
BUS102 Taxation Law and Practice
BUS103 Introduction to Financial Planning
BUS104 Retirement and Superannuation
BUS320 Insurance and Risk Management
Accounting major courses (8)
ACC210 Personal Investment Management
ACC211 Tax and Estate Planning
ACC220 Financial Plan Construction
ACC221 Communication and Thought
ACC310 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
ACC311 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
ACC320 Accounting Principles
ACC321 Informatics for Financial Professionals
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 Applied Research MethodsPlus select one course from
COR110 Economics for Business
COR111 Business Law and Ethics
Required courses (7)
ACC106 Management and Organisational Behaviour
ACC108 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BUS101 Financial Accounting
BUS102 Business Finance
BUS103 Law of Business Associations
BUS104 Company Accounting
BUS320 Management Accounting
Financial Planning major courses (8)
ACC211 Taxation Law and Practice
ACC311 Contemporary Accounting Issues
FIN210 Auditing and Professional Practice
FIN220 Communication and Thought
FIN221 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
FIN310 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
FIN320 Accounting Principles
FIN321 Informatics for Financial Professionals
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 Research in Health Care |
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Public Health Foundations | |||
| COR111 Health Promotion Principles |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning | |||
| ACC108 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation | |||
| BUS101 The Changing Planet | |||
| BUS102 Space, place and the Anthropocene | |||
| BUS103 Regional Transformation: political and economic geographies | |||
| BUS104 Geographic Information Science and Technology | |||
| BUS320 Mapping with Drones |
Accounting major courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC210 Coastal Geomorphology | |||
| ACC211 Geo-ethics: Plants, Animals and People | |||
| ACC220 Globalisation, Development and Indigenous Peoples | |||
| ACC221 Communication and Thought | |||
| ACC310 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| ACC311 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| ACC320 Accounting Principles | |||
| ACC321 Informatics for Financial Professionals |
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 Applied Research Methods |
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Economics for Business | |||
| COR111 Business Law and Ethics |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| ACC108 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| BUS101 Financial Accounting | |||
| BUS102 Business Finance | |||
| BUS103 Law of Business Associations | |||
| BUS104 Company Accounting | |||
| BUS320 Management Accounting |
Financial Planning major courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC211 Taxation Law and Practice | |||
| ACC311 Contemporary Accounting Issues | |||
| FIN210 Auditing and Professional Practice | |||
| FIN220 Communication and Thought | |||
| FIN221 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| FIN310 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| FIN320 Accounting Principles | |||
| FIN321 Informatics for Financial Professionals |
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).