The flexible degree structure allows courses combinations to be tailored to suit chosen career paths. Aside from undertaking a general Bachelor of Commerce students may elect to undertake a specialisation in Accounting, Applied Economics and Finance or Business Law. Successful completion of this program will give you the foundation, knowledge and skills to: Appreciate how to acquire knowledge and skills Think logically, critically and independently Collect, integrate and interpret information Solve problems and communicate effectively Develop leadership qualities and the capacity to work cooperatively Understand and have a commitment to ethical practice Commit to intellectual thoroughness and a long-term commitment to learning Acquire a body of knowledge in business and related disciplines and an understanding of the principles and conceptual framework underpinning those disciplines Possess a body of knowledge of sufficient depth and development to facilitate the obtaining of new knowledge and skills via postgraduate studies Possess a combination of knowledge and skills which can be translated directly into the workplace and which will provide a basis for future professional developments Work independently and systematically apply your learning to the requirements of the workplace This program is recognised for professional qualification purposes by accounting associations. There is further opportunity, by undertaking specified courses, to badge your degree with a specialisation.

Whilst the Bachelor of Commerce is recognised for professional qualification purposes by professional accounting bodies, the study of accounting also appeals to aspiring professionals in a broad range of other fields because of its importance in promoting effective organisational management and accountability. Graduates with accounting majors are employed in a wide variety of commercial, government and professional settings. These include public accounting, banking, teaching, government organisations, stockbroking, business consulting, and the retailing, manufacturing and mining industries. Functional responsibilities include accounting, information systems analysis and design, financial reporting, cost accounting, finance, taxation, audit, financial planning and general management responsibilities.