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Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus/Online

Program Code
DBCA

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 34,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2023

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
080917C

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.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

OR
Work and life experience

Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

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

Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	7
Sweden GPA	13
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	7
Vietnam	7.5
Australia	68
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1110
HKDSE	16
Nepal NEB	2.51
Bangladesh HSC	3.5
Canada High School (OSSD)	65
Eynesbury FSP	320
German Abitur	3.5
India (best 4)	63
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	31
Norway GPA	3
Pakistan HSSC	80

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This program has been withdrawn and is no longer being offered.

Aim

To provide students 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

Students undertake the UniSA Business core courses, the required courses in Accounting and appropriate electives. The program requires the completion of courses totalling 108 units.

The program includes the opportunity to study CPA subjects as electives.

Note to Students: In completing any subject identified as a "CPA subject" in this list of subjects offered by the University of South Australia, you will not qualify as a CPA. To qualify as a CPA, you must meet ALL the requirements of the CPA Program as set by CPA Australia. Visit cpaaustralia.com.au/cpaprogram

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Quantitative Methods for Business	MATH 1053	4.5
Accounting for Business	ACCT 1008	4.5	Note(s): 2
Career Development in Business	BUSS 1060	4.5	Note(s): 1
Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange	MARK 1010	4.5	Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Financial Accounting 1	ACCT 1006	4.5
Business and Society	BUSS 1057	4.5	Note(s): 1
OR
International Study Tour		4.5	Note(s): 4
OR
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3
Principles of Economics	ECON 1008	4.5
Business Law	LAWS 1018	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Financial Accounting 2	ACCT 2005	4.5
Management Accounting	ACCT 2006	4.5
Business Finance	BANK 2007	4.5
Business Intelligence	INFS 2036	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Companies and Partnership Law	COML 2005	4.5
Cost Management and Control Systems	ACCT 2013	4.5
OR
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,3
Management and Organisation	BUSS 2068	4.5	Note(s): 1
Financial Accounting 3	ACCT 3007	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,3	Rule(s): 1
Taxation Law 1	ACCT 3002	4.5
Sustainability Accounting and Reporting	ACCT 3010	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,3	Rule(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Auditing Theory and Practice	ACCT 3005	4.5
Contemporary Issues in Accounting	ACCT 3003	4.5
Strategic Financial Analysis	BUSS 3083	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,3	Rule(s): 1

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Experiential Electives
Business Internship 30 Days	BUSS 3010	9
Business Decision Making Simulation	BUSS 3074	4.5
International Business Project	BUSS 2063	4.5
Business Internship 45 Days	BUSS 3088	18
Virtual Industry Internship	BUSS 3100	4.5
Social Enterprise Case Competition	BUSS 2087	4.5
Tax Clinic	ACCT 3017	4.5
Suggested Electives
Negotiated Project	BUSS 3112	4.5
Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact	BUSS 2085	4.5
International Business Environments	BUSS 3103	4.5
Business Virtual Study Tour - Undergraduate	BUSS 2070	4.5
CPA Ethics and Governance	BUSS 3099	4.5
Creativity and Innovation	BUSS 2066	4.5
Project Management: Principles and Strategies	INFS 2022	4.5
Community Service Learning Project 1	EDUC 4186	4.5
Strategic Management	BUSS 3023	4.5
Studies in Small Enterprise	BUSS 3001	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. One elective in the final year must be at an Advanced Level.

Notes

1. Students that have been assessed as completing a qualification in a business discipline at AQF Diploma level or equivalent and have received 36 units of block credit aren't required to complete this course.

2. Students who have received an Accounting Career Grant (ACG) for completion of SACE Stage 2 Accounting* with a B+ or higher, do not need to complete this course but may undertake a professional development elective approved by their program director within three years of commencement of their program, as outlined in their grant letter of offer. *Or interstate equivalent to be determined by UniSA Business.

3. Electives may be used to: complete an Experiential Elective (refer to Experiential Electives listing); undertake an international student exchange up to 18 units; to study other courses of interest offered by UniSA Business including the options provided in the Suggested Electives list; or complete a language study option. One elective may be chosen from outside UniSA Business unless otherwise approved by the Program Director. Course pre-requisites must be satisfied. In completing any elective identified as a "CPA subject" you will not qualify as a CPA. To qualify as a CPA, you must meet ALL the requirements of the CPA Program as set by CPA Australia. Students completing "CPA subjects" will incur additional fees from CPA Australia in order to sit CPA Australia's exam.

4. View available Overseas Study Opportunities at https://www.unisa.edu.au/global-experiences/study-overseas/ or contact short.programs@unisa.edu.au

Professional accreditation and recognition

The program is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and satisfies the educational requirements for entry into the Chartered Accountants Program.

The program is accredited by CPA Australia and satisfies the educational requirements for entry into the CPA Program.

The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and recognised for maximum exemptions for an accelerated pathway into CIMA's professional qualification.

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