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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Combine studies in business with commerce and accounting to become a skilled business adviser.

Gain qualifications in both business and commerce. In the commerce component, major in accounting and study financial accounting, business finance, law of business associations, company accounting, management accounting, taxation law and practice, contemporary accounting issues, and auditing and professional practice. A second business major builds advanced skills in other business areas. A capstone course develops understanding in corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.

CRICOS code
065673K
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
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 2024 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 015201
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 16 Rank - 66
UniSC program code
BU355
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2013
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
384

Gain qualifications in both business and commerce. In the commerce component, major in accounting and study financial accounting, business finance, law of business associations, company accounting, management accounting, taxation law and practice, contemporary accounting issues, and auditing and professional practice. A second business major builds advanced skills in other business areas. A capstone course develops understanding in corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.

Majors

Business majors: applied marketing; financial planning; human resource management; information systems; international business; management; marketing research; tourism, leisure and event management.

Career opportunities

Depending on the majors chosen: accounting, business management, human resource management, marketing management, international business, tourism and hospitality management, business analysis.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants logoMembership

CPA Australia; Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia; Institute of Public Accountants.

Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete a minimum of 32 courses including all core and required courses listed below, and electives.
  • Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level courses, including core courses.
  • (Optional) Use electives to complete a major or minor.
  • Register any selected Majors and Minors with Student Administration.
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.
  • When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.

Program structure

Core courses (2)

COR109 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability

Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

15 courses from Bachelor of Business degree program

Required courses: (7)
BUS101 Communication and Thought
BUS102 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS103 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS104 Applied Research Methods
BUS105 Introduction to Economics
BUS211 Business Law and Ethics
BUS320 Management and Organisational Behaviour

Business major, minor and/or electives: (8)
Select required courses from your chosen Business major or minor study area.

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

15 courses from Bachelor of Commerce degree program

Required courses: (7)
ACC106 Introduction to Marketing
ACC108 Strategic Management
BUS301 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
FIN210 Accounting Principles
FIN220 Informatics for Financial Professionals
FIN221 Advanced Research Methods
FIN310 Introduction to Financial Planning

Major courses: (8)
ACC210 Retirement and Superannuation
ACC211 Insurance and Risk Management
ACC220 Personal Investment Management
ACC221 Financial Accounting
ACC310 Business Finance
ACC311 Law of Business Associations
ACC320 Company Accounting
ACC321 Management Accounting

TOTAL UNITS 384

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Total units: 384