Note: New program for entry in 2012.

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
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU354
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

** 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.

Highlights

• Gain a professional qualification in a high-growth industry
• Opportunity to study a second business major
• Careers exist in all business sectors

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. A financial planning major is recognised as a pathway to the Certified Financial Planner designation by the Financial Planning Association of Australia Ltd.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2012.

Program requirements

• In order to graduate students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including all core and required courses listed below.
• Students may elect to undertake one of three options:
  1. a double major with an in-depth knowledge in the accounting discipline and financial planning discipline areas, or 
  2. 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 
  3. 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.

Program structure

• Accounting Major 
• Financial Planning Major

Accounting Major

Core courses: (1)

Required courses: (8)

Accounting Major courses: (8)

Elective courses: (7)
Select 7 elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

TOTAL UNITS 288

Financial Planning Major

Core courses: (1)

Required courses: (8)

Financial Planning Major courses: (8)

Elective courses: (7)
Select 7 elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

TOTAL UNITS 288

Faculty of Business majors (optional)

• Applied Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing Research
• Tourism, Leisure and Event Management

Faculty of Business majors (optional)

• Accounting
• Business Law
• Entrepreneurship
• Events Management
• Financial Planning
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Property
• Small Business Management
• Tourism, Leisure and Event Management

The University attempts to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary program/course information at any time without notice.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessinfo@usc.edu.au

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