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Bachelor of Business / Commerce (Accounting)

Across all industries, sound financial management is one of the keys to business success. This flexible double degree gives you advanced economic, financial and legal knowledge, and lets you specialise in the areas of business that most interest you. In your Commerce studies, you can choose to complete the required courses to qualify as an accountant.

In this program you will:

  • Study the foundations of commerce and enterprise, including business economics, accounting, business law and ethics, information systems and more
  • Develop specialist skills through your choice of Business major, including Business Administration, Small Business Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, and more
  • Learn how to manage complex financial information, identify and analyse markets, and think creatively and critically to solve business problems
  • Get hands-on experience through a professional internship or placement

Location

CRICOS code

065673K

Entry threshold

51.00 51.00 51.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

4 years 4 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$12,468 CSP
CSP
A$24,400 / A$97,600 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

015201 014631 015041

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Digital Futures Major unavailable at UniSC Sunshine Coast.

Economics Major unavailable at UniSC Moreton Bay.

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
32
Total units
384
Duration
4 years 4 years
CRICOS code
065673K
UniSC program code
BU355
Program structure
Introductory courses (6) 72 units

ACC106 Accounting Principles
BUS101 Exploring Business Research
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS104 Discovering Management
BUS105 Marketing Essentials
BUS108 Information Systems in Organisations

Developing courses (5) 60 units

ACC210 Financial Accounting
ACC211 Business Finance
ACC220 Law of Business Associations
ACC221 Company Accounting
BUS203 Business Law

Graduate courses (6) 72 units

ACC310 Management Accounting
ACC311 Taxation Law and Practice
ACC320 Contemporary Accounting Issues
ACC321 Auditing and Professional Practice
BUS306 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
BUS320 Business, Governance and Society

PLUS select 1 course (1) 12 units from:

BCI300 Work Integrated Learning Project
BCI301 Work Integrated Learning Placement

Business major (8) 96 units 

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

Elective courses

Select up to a total of 84 to 96 units from the undergraduate elective course options. The number of electives is dependent on the Business major chosen. The total number of units required to complete the program is 384 units.

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

Study sequences

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 51.00
Moreton Bay 51.00
Online 51.00
Recommended prior study
English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths
Program requirements
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.

CSP estimate
A$12,468
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$97,600