Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
| Official Abbreviation | BCom(Acct) | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2011 ATAR | 72.55 | |||||||||||||||
| 2011 OP | 12 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||||||||
| Overview | The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in accounting and/or finance, either as an accountant in private practice or employed in industry, commerce or the public sector. It allows students to major solely in Professional Accounting, or both Professional Accounting and Applied Finance and provides you with the knowledge and technical skills you need to succeed in the accounting/finance field. This is the degree to take you straight into the accounting profession. Students can satisfy the educational requirements for admission to the major professional accounting bodies (CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)) by including relevant units in their program of study. The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) provides you with the opportunity for an exciting career in accounting, a field that 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. |
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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 direct to UNE using the undergraduate admission form For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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 | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). 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. Also Accounting, Economics and Business. |
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| 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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| 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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| Other 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 Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). 2011-2012 Summer or Trimester 3 2012 provides an opportunity for students to fast track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete their degree. A selection of units is offered off campus during these periods, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation. |
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| Academic Colours |
Spectrum Orange (BCC 57) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) three years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit points at 300-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 36 cps |
| ONE Mandatory Major or ONE Mandatory Major and ONE Approved Major |
36 or 72 cps |
| Elective Units | 36 or 72 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
To view the complete Program of Study click here
Mandatory Major
Approved Major
Articulation Programs
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including one mandatory major or one mandatory major and one approved major shall be awarded the Bachelor of Commere - Accounting.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Business on completion of 48 credit points.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.