Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Course objectives

The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) is designed as a flexible course. It will give students the skills they need to be leaders in commerce and business. It focuses on the hard-edged units needed for professional accreditation with the major professional bodies along with providing a well-defined career path for professionals in the world of commerce.

Course details

UB course code BC5
CRICOS code(s) 043581G (Melbourne); 057845F (Sydney)
Course category Bachelor’s degree
Hosted by School of Business (UOB)
Duration 3 years full-time (fast track 2 years)
Semester intakes Melbourne campus: March, July, November
Sydney campus: March, July, November
Availability International students: Melbourne campus, Sydney campus
Domestic students: Sydney campus
Attendance International students: full-time
Domestic students: full-time, part-time
Course fees International students: AUD$7,500 per semester
Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) Available. For more info, please visit http://guerin.ballarat.edu.au/ProgramFinder/fees/ or call 1800 811 711

Career opportunities

A Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) provides a range of career options across a wide variety of business types: an accountant, a financial adviser, a business consultant or an economist.

Professional recognition

The programme is accredited by the National Institute of Accountants (NIA). This body is a full member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). Bachelor of Commerce students may also be eligible to apply for membership of CPA, ICAA, and the Financial Services Institute of Australasia upon completion of nominated units in the Bachelor of Commerce.*

* Eligibility may depend on units completed.