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Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) (MGB301.1)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
View teaching periods | 361227 |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
View teaching periods | 095927M |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Make your accounting career a commercial success
The aim of this course is to produce business professionals who are equipped to solve problems in a multi-disciplinary business environment. The worlds of commerce and accounting will be explored in the context of wider social, legal, economic and political environments. You’ll gain a solid base of understanding across commerce, which is essential in a wide range of careers, plus you’ll complete a series of carefully integrated units in financial accounting, management accounting, auditing and finance.
This flexible and versatile degree allows you to tailor the course to meet your own personal interests. You’ll graduate as an impressive accounting professional with a solid background in commerce, and will be qualified to undertake study programs with both the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia.
Study a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at UC and you will:
- evaluate and synthesise the concepts and theories acquired in accounting
- exercise critical thinking skills when dealing with ambiguous and incomplete information
- identify and obtain relevant information for decision making and providing advice to stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
- utilise discipline-specific technologies to analyse complex problems in a variety of contexts
- communicate clear, coherent and independent knowledge and ideas to a variety of stakeholders, addressing a diverse range of business/commerce problems
- develop the capacity to exercise initiative and professional judgement in an ethically and socially responsible manner
- engage in a range of authentic, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities to reflect on and improve professional practice in areas of communication, judgement and cross-cultural teamwork.
Work Integrated Learning
The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) sees academics and industry working together to develop a range of diverse WIL opportunities for students, including internships, work placements, industry projects, competitions, exhibitions, study tours, virtual real-world learning experiences and more.
The faculty runs a three-week ‘pre-internship preparation program’ where students learn essential employment skills and interview techniques. The program culminates in a series of interviews hosted by Canberra-based accounting firms, with successful candidates going on to secure internships. Previous students have undertaken internships and cadetships with organisations including International IDEA, Legal Aid ACT, eChoice, Boyce Chartered Accountants, Maxim Chartered Accountants and Chartered Accountants ANZ (CAANZ).
The course concludes with a capstone project, which aims to integrate what you’ve learned throughout your degree and prepare you for the transition to either successful future employment or further studies.
Career opportunities
- Accountant
- Accounts officer
- Auditor
- Tax accountant
- Financial accountant
- Management accountant
- Chief financial officer
- Financial analyst
- Financial controller
Course-specific information
Students should note the assumed knowledge requirements for individual majors and minors when choosing a program of study.
This course is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).
High-achieving students can enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) program.
Professional accreditation
This program is accredited by CPA Australia and CAANZ. Completion of the 39cp option will enable you to meet the educational requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board in addition to that of CPA and CAANZ.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Assumed knowledge
It is recommended that students have Mathematics T/Mathematic Applications (ACT) or Mathematics (NSW) and English (major) (ACT) or English Advanced (NSW), or their equivalents. International students need to meet the English language requirements of the University of Canberra. Students should note the assumed knowledge requirements for individual majors and minors when choosing a program of study.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | ||
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 02 February 2026 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 27 July 2026 |
Credit arrangements
A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:
Canberra Institute Of Technology
Cetana Psb Intellis International College (Psb College)
Chandigarh University
Henan University Of Engineering
Huashang College, Guangdong University Of Finance And Economics
Hunan University
Melbourne College Of Advanced Studies
Namseoul University
Other Australian Tafe
Overseas Institution
Pannasastra University Of Cambodia
Psb Academy
Qingdao University Of Science & Technology
Soochow University
University Of Canberra College
Xiangtan University
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) (MGB301) | 72 credit points
Note:
- - From 2024, units 10158, 10236, 11166, 11167 and 11168 have been replaced with new BGL Internship units.
- 1. Students must pass a minimum of 1 unit from Part A. Two units may be chosen from Part A or one from Part A and one from Part B.
- 2. Students who undertook two units listed in the current Part B section prior to 2024 can still count the units towards their course. Students from 2024 need to select at least 1 unit from Part A.
- 3. Unit 11572 Accounting Internship Preparation is only available to students undertaking an Accounting major.
- Credit Points: Students who want to do more than 6 credit points from this list may count them towards Open Electives.
- International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
- Please note that if a student wishes to complete the 24cp major, they must select two of the Level 3 offerings in the restricted choice options from the Core Major in Commerce and Accounting (CM0005).
- 1. Students undertaking the 24cp major are NOT eligible for CAANZ or CPA Australia accreditation, unless they are enrolled in and complete MGSC01 Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws.
- 2. Students in MGSC01 Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Laws must also complete unit 11293 Taxation Law.
- 3. Students seeking CAANZ and CPA Australia accreditation must complete the 33cp major.
- 4. Completion of the 39cp major will enable students to meet the educational requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board in addition to that of CPA and CAANZ.
Open Electives - Must pass between 9 and 24 credit points from the following
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
One Open Elective unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Open Elective units
Semester 2
Two Open Elective units
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
One Open Elective unit
Semester 2
Two Open Elective units
Year 1
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Semester 2
One Open Elective unit
Year 2
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Semester 2
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
One Open Elective unit
Year 3
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
One Open Elective unit
Semester 2
Two Open Elective units
Year 1
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One Open Elective unit
Year 2
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
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One Open Elective unit
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Year 3
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Two Open Elective units
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One Open Elective unit
Year 3
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
One Open Elective unit
Semester 2
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Two Open Elective units
Year 4
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Two Open Elective units
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Year 1
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Two Open Elective units
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One Open Elective unit
Year 3
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
One Open Elective unit
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Two Open Elective units
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Open Elective units
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
One Open Elective unit
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Year 3
Year 4
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Two Open Elective units
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
One Open Elective unit
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
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Year 4
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
One Open Elective unit
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Year 2
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Year 4
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
One Open Elective unit
Year 5
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
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Year 1
Year 2
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
One Open Elective unit
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Year 7
Year 1
Year 2
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
One Open Elective unit
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
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Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
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Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Evaluate and synthesize concepts and theories acquired in accounting. | 1.1 UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills. |
| Exercise critical thinking skills when dealing with ambiguous and incomplete information. | 3.3 UC graduates are lifelong learners: adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| Identify and obtain relevant information for decision making and providing advice to stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds. | 2.5 UC graduates are global citizens: make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. |
| Utilise discipline-specific technologies to analyse complex problems in a variety of contexts. | 1.3 UC graduates are professional: use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. |
| Communicate a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of stakeholders, addressing a diverse range of business/commerce problems | 1.2 UC graduates are professional: communicate effectively. |
| Develop the capacity to exercise initiative and professional judgement, in an ethically and socially responsible manner. | 2.6 UC graduates are global citizens: behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. |
| Engage in a range of authentic, work-integrated learning opportunities to reflect on and improve professional practice in areas of communication, judgement, cross-cultural teamwork. | 2.4 UC graduates are global citizens: communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings. |
Majors
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) | BCom (Acc) |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.
Enrolment data
2023 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
| Location | Enrolments |
|---|---|
| UC - Canberra, Bruce | 41 |
| UC - Global Business College of Australia, Melbourne | 1 |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students: | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students: | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
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