Combine studies in business with commerce and accounting to become a skilled business adviser.
Gain qualifications in both business and commerce. In the commerce component, 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.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Gain qualifications in both business and commerce. In the commerce component, 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; financial planning; 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, business analysis.
Membership
CPA Australia; Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia; Institute of Public Accountants.
Program structure
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 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Group Processes and Practice
COR111 Regions, Change and Sustainability
15 courses from Bachelor of Business degree program
Required courses: (7)
BUS101 International Community Development and Global Justice
BUS102 Indigenous Australia and the State
BUS103 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
BUS104 Understanding Cultural Diversity
BUS105 Community Development and Social Action
BUS211 Communication and Thought
BUS320 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends
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 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
ACC108 Introduction to Marketing
BUS301 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
FIN210 Issues in Social Media
FIN220 Introduction to Creative Advertising
FIN221 Social Media: Content Curation and Creation
FIN310 Social Media
Major courses: (8)
ACC210 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
ACC211 Social Media Internship
ACC220 Social Media: Monitoring and Measurement
ACC221 Transmedia Storytelling Campaigns
ACC310 Social Media Management
ACC311 Business Law and Ethics
ACC320 Property Economics
ACC321 Principles of Property Valuation
TOTAL UNITS 384