Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Why study the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at UNE?
The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in accounting or financial management, either as an accountant in private practice or employed in industry, commerce or the public sector.
Students wishing to satisfy the educational requirements for admission to the major professional accounting bodies (CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the National Institute of Accountants (NIA)) may do so by including relevant units in their program of study.
The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) will provide you with the opportunity for an exciting career which offers challenge, variety and job satisfaction; an opportunity to travel and work overseas and the opportunity to diversify your career into various sectors of the business community.
Career Opportunities
Examples include positions in accounting, financial administration in corporate organisations, auditing, stockbroking, investment advising, small and medium enterprise management and careers in government departments such as trade and industry.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-time6 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
142009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
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| Official Abbreviation | BCom(Acct) | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2008 UAI | 70 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 OP | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | This degree allows accreditation with the three major professional accounting bodies in Australia: CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the National Institute of Accountants (NIA). Summer Semster provides an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. A selection of units are offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation. |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here
All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. Recommended studies: Any two units of Mathematics. For some units in the economics, finance and quantitative statistics areas it is recommended that students have previously studied mathematics. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students may undertake the Work Ready unit as an elective unit. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced Standing may be granted for relevant qualifications or studies. |
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| Academic Colours |
Spectrum Orange (BCC 57) |
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| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall achieve a total of 144 credit points with no more than 60 credit points at 100 level and at least 36 credit points at 300 level.
Program of Study
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 36 cps |
| One Approved Major | 36 cps |
| Elective Units | 72 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
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Approved Majors
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Commerce on complete of 48 credit points.