- 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.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Communication, the School of Social Sciences or the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register your selected Major and Minor 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 Insurance and Risk Management
Plus select one course from
COR110 Personal Investment Management
COR111 Tax and Estate Planning
Required courses (7)
ACC106 Financial Plan Construction
ACC108 Communication and Thought
BUS101 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS103 Accounting Principles
BUS104 Informatics for Financial Professionals
BUS320 Applied Research Methods
Accounting major courses (8)
ACC210 Economics for Business
ACC211 Business Law and Ethics
ACC220 Management and Organisational Behaviour
ACC221 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
ACC310 Financial Accounting
ACC311 Business Finance
ACC320 Law of Business Associations
ACC321 Company Accounting
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 (2)
COR109 Management AccountingPlus select one course from
COR110 Taxation Law and Practice
COR111 Contemporary Accounting Issues
Required courses (7)
ACC106 Auditing and Professional Practice
ACC108 Communication and Thought
BUS101 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS103 Accounting Principles
BUS104 Informatics for Financial Professionals
BUS320 Applied Research Methods
Financial Planning major courses (8)
ACC211 Economics for Business
ACC311 Business Law and Ethics
FIN210 Management and Organisational Behaviour
FIN220 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
FIN221 Business Finance
FIN310 Taxation Law and Practice
FIN320 Introduction to Financial Planning
FIN321 Retirement and Superannuation
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 (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Health, Society and Culture |
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Disability: Culture, Community and Change | |||
| COR111 Understanding Cultural Diversity |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Communication and Thought | |||
| ACC108 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS102 Accounting Principles | |||
| BUS103 Informatics for Financial Professionals | |||
| BUS104 Applied Research Methods | |||
| BUS320 Economics for Business |
Accounting major courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC210 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| ACC211 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| ACC220 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns | |||
| ACC221 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns | |||
| ACC310 Financial Accounting | |||
| ACC311 Business Finance | |||
| ACC320 Law of Business Associations | |||
| ACC321 Company Accounting |
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 (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Management Accounting |
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Taxation Law and Practice | |||
| COR111 Contemporary Accounting Issues |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Auditing and Professional Practice | |||
| ACC108 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS101 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS103 Accounting Principles | |||
| BUS104 Informatics for Financial Professionals | |||
| BUS320 Applied Research Methods |
Financial Planning major courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC211 Economics for Business | |||
| ACC311 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| FIN210 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| FIN220 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| FIN221 Business Finance | |||
| FIN310 Taxation Law and Practice | |||
| FIN320 Introduction to Financial Planning | |||
| FIN321 Retirement and Superannuation |
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).