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Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

A business double that adds up.

Across all industries, sound financial management is one of the keys to business success. In this flexible double degree, you’ll gain an accredited accounting qualification and choose to specialise in the areas of business that most interest you.

Study locations
  • Sunshine Coast
  • Moreton Bay
  • Caboolture
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
065673K
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Annual tuition fee 2020
A$24,000
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$96,000
Footnotes
  • 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.
  • ^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020 subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 015201
  • Moreton Bay ^ 014631
  • Caboolture 018631
Refer to the program footnotes
Minimum selection threshold
ATAR - 59.40 OP - 16 Rank - 66
UniSC program code
BU355
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2020
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
32
Total units
384
Footnotes
  • ^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020 subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.

Across all industries, sound financial management is one of the keys to business success. In this flexible double degree, you’ll gain an accredited accounting qualification and choose to specialise in the areas of business that most interest you.

In this program you will:

  • Study the foundations of contemporary business, including communication, analytics and marketing
  • Learn about financial and company accounting, taxation law, auditing and financial management
  • Choose from a wide range of business specialisations, including management, economics and finance, international business and more
  • Gain valuable industry experience through an optional final-year internship
Career opportunities
  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Economics
  • Human resource management
  • Marketing
  • International business
  • Tourism, leisure and event management
Membership
  • CPA Australia^
  • Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand^
  • Institute of Public Accountants^
  • Tax Practitioners Board†

^ It is the responsibility of the student to confirm with the three Australian accounting bodies (CPA, CAANZ and IPA) whether any credit granted will impact on their eligibility for professional association membership.

Program structure

Introductory courses (7) 84 units

ACC106 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
BUS101 Nutrition and Dietetics Research Proposal
BUS102 Medical NutritionTherapy Placement
BUS104 Food Service Placement
BUS105 Community and Public Health Nutrition
BUS108 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
COR109 Nutrition and Dietetics Thesis

Developing courses (5) 60 units

ACC210 Qualitative Research Methods
ACC211 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
ACC220 Advanced Issues in Criminology & Justice
ACC221 Research Dissertation A
BUS203 Research Dissertation B

Graduate courses (6) 72 units

ACC310 Accounting Principles
ACC311 Exploring Business Research
ACC320 Introduction to Economics
ACC321 Discovering Management
BUS306 Marketing Essentials
BUS320 Introduction to Informatics

Business major (8) 96 units 

Select 8 required courses (96 units) towards your chosen Business major from:

^Not currently available at Moreton Bay campus.

Elective (6) 72 units

Select 6 elective course (72 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.

The number of electives is dependent on the Business major chosen and the number of required courses included in that major. Note that the total number of courses required to complete the program is 32 courses

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 384

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • 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 Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.