Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Applied Finance

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DBCB

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 21,880 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2013

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
041701J

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

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

Eynesbury FSP	330
German Abitur	3
India (best 4)	65
Kenya KCSE (average)	B+
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	30
Norway GPA	3.3
Pakistan HSSC	85
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	7
Bangladesh HSC	4
Sweden GPA	14
Canada High School (OSSD)	65
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	7
USA SAT (2400)	1540
Vietnam	7.5
Australia	70
IB (best 6)	26
Nepal HSEB	65
HKDSE	17

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Aim

To provide graduates with the education and skills necessary for those who wish to pursue a career in accounting and finance 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 eight course division core courses, majors in Accounting and Applied Finance, and ten elective courses. The program requires completion of courses totalling 144 units.

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
Business and Society	BUSS 1057	4.5	Note(s): 1
Principles of Economics	ECON 1008	4.5	Note(s): 1
Quantitative Methods for Business	MATH 1053	4.5	Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Financial Accounting 1	ACCT 1006	4.5
Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange	MARK 1010	4.5	Note(s): 1
Derivatives and Securities Markets	BANK 1005	4.5
Macroeconomics	ECON 1007	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Financial Accounting 2	ACCT 2005	4.5
Foundations of Business Law	COML 1001	4.5	Note(s): 1
Business Finance	BANK 2007	4.5
Management Accounting	ACCT 2006	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Management Principles	BUSS 1054	4.5	Note(s): 1
Communication and Information Systems in Business	BUSS 1058	4.5	Note(s): 1
Financial Accounting 3	ACCT 3007	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Financial Planning	BANK 2008	4.5
Forecasting and Business Analysis	ECON 2007	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Global Issues for Accounting	BUSS 3017	4.5
International Currency and Banking Markets	BANK 2006	4.5
Companies and Partnership Law	COML 2005	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
OR
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Portfolio and Fund Management	BANK 3004	4.5
Taxation Law 1	ACCT 3002	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
OR
Elective			Note(s): 3,4
Auditing Theory and Practice	ACCT 3005	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
OR
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Contemporary Issues in Accounting	ACCT 3003	4.5
Finance Specialism		4.5	Note(s): 2
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3,4

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Finance Specialism - complete one of the following:
Applied Financial Planning	BANK 3005	4.5
Corporate Valuation and Risk Management	BANK 3009	4.5
ICAA professional sequence:
Companies and Partnership Law	COML 2005	4.5
Auditing Theory and Practice	ACCT 3005	4.5
Taxation Law 1	ACCT 3002	4.5
CPA elective
Companies and Partnership Law	COML 2005	4.5
Students wishing to enrol in an International Study Tour please contact business.mobility@unisa.edu.au for further information
Business International Study Tour	BUSS 2062	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. The program comprises: a Division Core of eight courses; a Commerce (Accounting) major sequence of six courses specific to the program; an Applied Finance major sequence specific to the program comprising seven compulsory courses and one Finance specialism course (see Note 2); ten elective courses; electives in this program can be selected from any course offered at the university, however, it is recommended that courses be principlally selected from the Division of Business.

Notes

1. All Division Core courses will be offered in study period 2 and study period 5.

2. For the Finance Specialism course, please refer to the elective pool below. Note: Students are able to take the other Finance Specialism course as an elective.

3. Students who wish to satisfy the educational requirements for admission to the professional program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia must also complete the ICAA professional sequence electives listed below.

4. Students who wish to satisfy the educational requirements for admission to the professional program of CPA Australia must complete the course listed in the CPA elective pool below. Note: Students also completing the additional two courses in the ICAA professional sequence at the University can replace these courses with electives in the CPA Australia professional program.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Graduates of the program satisfy the educational requirements for membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) where they are working in the financial services industry.

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

This program is recognised through the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program. Affiliated programs incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) for all three levels of the CFA Program exams, including ethics. This program positions students to undertake the Chartered Financial Analyst® exam, which has become one of the most respected and recognised investment credentials in the world. The CFA Institute University Affiliation Program signals to potential employers and the marketplace that the curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations. As an Affiliated University, UniSA Business is eligible to grant a number of student scholarships for the CFA Program each year.