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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

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Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

  • Bachelor

If you love solving problems, always pay attention to detail, and have an inquiring mind, a career in accounting is for you. Graduate with the financial and legal knowledge to make an impact in a changing business world, and open a wide range of career opportunities.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
BU356, 076978B
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$24,400 per year / $12,468 total
International Fees
$73,200 total
ATAR
51

About this course

If you love solving problems, always pay attention to detail, and have an inquiring mind, a career in accounting is for you. Graduate with the financial and legal knowledge to make an impact in a changing business world, and open a wide range of career opportunities.

In this program you will:

  • Learn how to manage financial information and prepare financial reports
  • Build a strong foundation in business law and ethics, financial accounting, company accounting, management accounting, taxation law and auditing
  • Get 96 hours of hands-on accounting experience through an optional professional internship or placement organised by USC

Entry requirements

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

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language 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

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Online

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Auditor
  • Banking
  • Financial administrator
  • Management accountant
  • Public accountant
  • Taxation consultant
Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

  • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
  • CPA Australia
  • Institute of Public Accountants

It is the responsibility of the student to confirm with the three Australian accounting bodies (CPA, CAANZ and IPA) whether any credit granted will impact on their eligibility for professional association membership.

Accreditation

This program is fully accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand and the Institute of Public Accountants, and has been designed to qualify graduates for associate membership of these professional bodies.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
85.6%
Overall satisfaction
87.5%
Skill scale
74.7%
Teaching scale
68.8%
Employed full-time
$55k
Average salary