- Gain a professional qualification in a high-growth industry
- Opportunity to study a second business major
- Careers exist in all business sectors
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
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU354
CRICOS code: 073868K
** 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.
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. 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.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program structure
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:
- 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 [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Accounting major
Core courses (1)
Required courses (8)
ACC106
ACC108
BUS101
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS301 Advanced Research Methods
BUS320
Accounting major courses (8)
ACC210 Business Finance
ACC211 Taxation Law and Practice
ACC220 Introduction to Financial Planning
ACC221 Retirement and Superannuation
ACC310 Insurance and Risk Management
ACC311 Personal Investment Management
ACC320 Tax and Estate Planning
ACC321 Financial Plan Construction
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Financial Planning major
Core courses (1)
COR109 Health Promotion Principles
Required courses (8)
ACC106 Economics for Business
ACC108 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
BUS101 Business Law and Ethics
BUS102 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS103 Advanced Research Methods
BUS104 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BUS301 Financial Accounting
BUS320 Business Finance
Financial Planning major courses (8)
ACC211 Law of Business Associations
ACC311 Company Accounting
FIN210 Management Accounting
FIN220 Taxation Law and Practice
FIN221 Contemporary Accounting Issues
FIN310 Auditing and Professional Practice
FIN320 Communication and Thought
FIN321 Accounting Principles
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Commerce Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Accounting major
Core course (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Leadership in Practice Development |
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Research in Health Care | |||
| ACC108 Responding in the Emergency Context | |||
| BUS101 Coordinating Complex Emergency Situations | |||
| BUS102 Global Emergency Issues | |||
| BUS103 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment | |||
| BUS104 Independent Study | |||
| BUS301 Professional Learning I | |||
| BUS320 Epidemiology and Biostatistics |
Accounting major courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC210 Professional Learning I | |||
| ACC211 Curriculum Development and Evaluation | |||
| ACC220 Professional Learning Project | |||
| ACC221 Pedagogies for Engagement | |||
| ACC310 Assessment: Principles and Practices | |||
| ACC311 Communication and Thought | |||
| ACC320 Accounting Principles | |||
| ACC321 Informatics for Financial Professionals |
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Financial Planning major
Core course (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Applied Research Methods |
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Economics for Business | |||
| ACC108 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| BUS101 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| BUS102 Advanced Research Methods | |||
| BUS103 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| BUS104 Financial Accounting | |||
| BUS301 Business Finance | |||
| BUS320 Law of Business Associations |
Financial Planning major courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC211 Company Accounting | |||
| ACC311 Management Accounting | |||
| FIN210 Taxation Law and Practice | |||
| FIN220 Contemporary Accounting Issues | |||
| FIN221 Auditing and Professional Practice | |||
| FIN310 Communication and Thought | |||
| FIN320 | |||
| FIN321 |
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses, up to 6 of which may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).