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Bachelor of Commerce

Degree Level Undergraduate

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DBCC

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 28,400 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2017

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS total [6.0]
  • IELTS reading [6.0]
  • IELTS writing [6.0]
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
015046G

  • Entry requirements

    Admission criteria

    The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

    Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

    To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

      Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and

    • completed 200 credits of subjects;
    • achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
    • achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
    • obtained a competitive ATAR.

      * For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

    • Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
    • Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
    • Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
    • Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
    • Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
    • Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
    • Completed the University Foundation Studies program
    * Normally applicants with a grade point average of 4** or better will be recognised for entry.
    ** A GPA of 4 refers to the UniSA grading scale which has a range of 1 - 7, other Australian and international grading scales will be considered.

    Essential requirements for admission

    Prerequisites

    None

    Assumed Knowledge

    None

    English language entry requirements

    In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
    English language test
    • IELTS total [6.0]
    • IELTS reading [6.0]
    • IELTS writing [6.0]
    Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

    Admission Requirements by Country

    Vietnam7.5
    Australia70
    IB (best 6)26
    Nepal HSEB65
    HKDSE17
    Bangladesh HSC4
    Canada High School (OSSD)65
    Eynesbury FSP330
    German Abitur3
    India (best 4)65
    Kenya KCSE (average)B+
    Malaysia STPM (best 3)6
    Malaysia UEC30
    Norway GPA3.3
    Pakistan HSSC85
    Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)7
    Sweden GPA14
    UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board7
    USA SAT (2400)1540
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No further intake from 2015 - continuing students only. Prospective students please refer to our new Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), program code DBCA. 

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Aim

To provide graduates with the education and skills necessary to be accountants in public practice, commerce and industry, and the public sector. It also provides a sound qualification for careers in business and management.

Content & Structure

The program comprises an eight course Division Core (see Note 1), an eight course Accounting major, nine elective courses and of these, eight elective courses may be used to take either a second eight course major in another discipline, or one or two four course minors in other disciplines (including the Professional Accounting Minor). If only one minor is taken, the other four electives may be chosen from a broad range of courses. See Notes 5 and 6 concerning electives. The program requires the completion of 24 courses totalling 108 units, as listed in the program schedule.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Accounting for Business ACCT 1008 4.5 Note(s): 1
Communication and Information Systems in Business BUSS 1058 4.5 Note(s): 1
Foundations of Business Law COML 1001 4.5 Note(s): 1
Business and Society BUSS 1057 4.5 Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Financial Accounting 1 ACCT 1006 4.5
Quantitative Methods for Business MATH 1053 4.5 Note(s): 1
Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange MARK 1010 4.5 Note(s): 1
Principles of Economics ECON 1008 4.5 Note(s): 1
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Financial Accounting 2 ACCT 2005 4.5
Management Accounting ACCT 2006 4.5
Finance and Investment BANK 2005 4.5
Elective 4.5 Note(s): 4,5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Financial Accounting 3 ACCT 3007 4.5
Management Principles BUSS 1054 4.5 Note(s): 1
Companies and Partnership Law COML 2005 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
OR Elective 4.5 Note(s): 4,5
Elective 4.5 Note(s): 4,5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Auditing Theory and Practice ACCT 3005 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
OR Elective 4.5 Note(s): 4,5
Taxation Law 1 ACCT 3002 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
OR Elective 4.5 Note(s): 4,5
Elective 4.5 Note(s): 4,5
Elective 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Contemporary Issues in Accounting ACCT 3003 4.5 Note(s): 6
Elective 4.5 Note(s): 4,5
Elective 4.5 Note(s): 4,5
Global Issues for Accounting BUSS 3017 4.5
NOTE: Global Issues for Accounting is a final year course. Students should not attempt this course until the last year of their studies.
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    Professional Accounting

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    Course name Area and cat no. Units
    Accounting Electives:
    Contemporary Accounting Information Systems INFS 2030 4.5
    Government and not for Profit Accounting ACCT 2008 4.5
    Small Business Accounting ACCT 2011 4.5
    Strategic Management Accounting ACCT 2012 4.5
    Taxation Law 2 ACCT 3006 4.5
    Cost Management and Control Systems ACCT 2013 4.5
    Management Accounting for Six Capitals ACCT 3008 4.5
    Sustainability Accounting and Reporting ACCT 3010 4.5
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    Rules

    1. The program comprises: a Division Core of eight courses; a major sequence of eight courses specific to the program (this includes one Division Core course); and nine elective courses.

    Notes

    1. The Division Core comprises eight courses which are common to all the undergraduate programs in the Division of Business. These courses are offered in both the first and second half of the year.

    2. Students seeking to satisfy the educational requirements for entry to Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand's (ICAA) professional program (the Chartered Accountants Program) must complete the Professional Minor of Companies and Partnership Law, Taxation Law 1 and Auditing Theory and Practice.

    3. Students who wish to satisfy the educational requirements for admission to the professional program of CPA Australia (to qualify as a CPA) must complete COML 2005 Companies and Partnership Law (taken in study period 5 of second year).

    4. One elective course may be chosen from any course offered at the University. All other elective courses should be selected from those offered by the schools in the Division of Business. However, with the approval of the Program Director, students may choose appropriate courses from outside the Division.

    5. Accounting electives are courses offered by the accounting discipline in the School of Commerce. Refer to the electives listing below. All of these courses may not be offered every year. In choosing electives and courses generally, students should ensure that they satisy any requirements.

    6. Contemporary Issues in Accounting has replaced Issues in Accounting Theory. If you have satisfactorily completed Issues in Accounting Theory, do not enrol in this course.

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program is recognised for maximum exemptions toward the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants' (ACCA) professional programs of study.

Program Director

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Primary director

Contact us

Australian students

Phone: +61 8 8302 2376
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry

International students

Phone: +61 8 9627 4854
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry

For further information please visit unisa.edu.au/study
Information correct at the time of publication. CRICOS provider number 00121B.
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