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.
Not available to domestic students
- 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.
- NOTE: Students who hold a deferred place in the Bachelor of Commerce will be required to take up their place in either the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) as the Bachelor of Commerce is no longer open for admission to domestic students.
- NOTE: Students who hold a deferred place in the Bachelor of Commerce will be required to take up their place in either the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) as the Bachelor of Commerce is no longer open for admission to domestic students.
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.
Membership
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.
Program structure
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate students 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.
- (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor (4 courses) to supplement the required major.
- 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.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors 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 Social Research
Plus select one course from
COR110 Gender and Culture
COR111 Communication and Thought
Introductory courses (6)
ACC106 Introduction to Economics
ACC108 Business Law and Ethics
BUS101 Building Studies 1
BUS102 Accounting for Business
BUS103 Property Economics
BUS104 Building Studies 2
Advanced courses (9)
BUS320 Property Law
ACC210 Management and Organisational Behaviour
ACC211 Planning and Environmental Law
ACC220 Principles of Property Valuation
ACC221 Business Analytics
ACC310 Introduction to Marketing
ACC311 Property Investment Valuation and Market Analysis
ACC320 Property Investment Analysis - Financing and Capital Markets
ACC321 Property Development Feasibility and Analysis
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 elective courses, a minimum of 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).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Financial Planning major
Core courses (2)
COR109 Property and Asset Management
Plus select one course from:
COR110 Property Research Project
COR111 Property Development and Project Management Processes
Introductory courses (6)
ACC106 Statutory and Specialist Valuation
ACC108 Communication and Thought
BUS101 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS103 Accounting Principles
BUS104 Informatics for Financial Professionals
Advanced courses (9)
ACC211 Applied Research Methods
ACC311 Introduction to Economics
BUS320 Business Law and Ethics
FIN210 Management and Organisational Behaviour
FIN220 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
FIN221 Financial Accounting
FIN310 Business Finance
FIN320 Law of Business Associations
FIN321 Company Accounting
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 elective courses, a minimum of 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).
TOTAL UNITS 288