Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Make your accounting career a commercial success
The aim of this course is to produce business professionals who are equipped to solve problems in a multi-disciplinary business environment. The worlds of commerce and accounting will be explored in the context of wider social, legal, economic and political environments. You’ll gain a solid base of understanding across commerce, which is essential in a wide range of careers, plus you’ll complete a series of carefully integrated units in financial accounting, management accounting, auditing and finance.
This flexible and versatile degree allows you to tailor the course to meet your own personal interests. You’ll graduate as an impressive accounting professional with a solid background in commerce, and will be qualified to undertake study programs with both the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia.
Study a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at UC and you will:
evaluate and synthesise the concepts and theories acquired in accounting
exercise critical thinking skills when dealing with ambiguous and incomplete information
identify and obtain relevant information for decision making and providing advice to stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
utilise discipline-specific technologies to analyse complex problems in a variety of contexts
communicate clear, coherent and independent knowledge and ideas to a variety of stakeholders, addressing a diverse range of business/commerce problems
develop the capacity to exercise initiative and professional judgement in an ethically and socially responsible manner
engage in a range of authentic, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities to reflect on and improve professional practice in areas of communication, judgement and cross-cultural teamwork.
Work Integrated Learning
The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) sees academics and industry working together to develop a range of diverse WIL opportunities for students, including internships, work placements, industry projects, competitions, exhibitions, study tours, virtual real-world learning experiences and more.
The faculty runs a three-week ‘pre-internship preparation program’ where students learn essential employment skills and interview techniques. The program culminates in a series of interviews hosted by Canberra-based accounting firms, with successful candidates going on to secure internships. Previous students have undertaken internships and cadetships with organisations including International IDEA, Legal Aid ACT, eChoice, Boyce Chartered Accountants, Maxim Chartered Accountants and Chartered Accountants ANZ (CAANZ).
The course concludes with a capstone project, which aims to integrate what you’ve learned throughout your degree and prepare you for the transition to either successful future employment or further studies.
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Standard Full Time, Semester 1 Commencing (Accredited)
Year 1
Semester 1
Business Decision Making (11009)
Introduction to Management (11174)
Professional Orientation (Commerce) (11010)
Quantitative Methods in Commerce (11165)
Semester 2
Accounting Systems and Practices (11212)
Introduction to Economics (11175)
Management Accounting (11213)
One Open Elective unit
Year 2
Semester 1
One Open Elective unit
Accounting and Decision Support Systems (11216)
Business Finance (11215)
Business Law (11220)
Semester 2
Law of Business Associations (11222)
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
One Open Elective unit
Corporate Accounting (11214)
Year 3
Semester 1
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Advanced Management Accounting (11219)
One Open Elective unit
Revenue Law (11221)
Semester 2
Auditing (11218)
Contemporary Issues in Accounting (11217)
Professional Evidence (Commerce) (11171)
One Open Elective unit
Accountant
Accounts officer
Auditor
Tax accountant
Financial accountant
Management accountant
Chief financial officer
Financial analyst
Financial controller
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
