The Bachelor of Commerce (Advanced Leadership and Accounting) requires the completion of 108 units with a grade of P or better or NGP in each topic and maintain a GPA of at least 5.5. The course can be completed in three years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).
The course is offered by the Flinders Business School in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.
Admission requirements
The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.
Course Aims
The course provides a broad and flexible educational preparation for a range of professional, business-related careers in private and public enterprise. A Bachelor of Commerce (Advanced Leadership and Accounting) aims are to provide students with:
- advanced knowledge in management and leadership
- relevant experience in the business workplace
- sound knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to facilitate careers in business-related fields
- the opportunity to obtain professional knowledge in key business functions
- the opportunity to obtain professional credentials (where relevant)
- considerable scope for studies beyond business to broaden the overall educational experience.
Learning Outcomes
Students successfully completing this course should be able to:
- demonstrate leadership through team-based projects and presentation
- present advanced level work at a student conference
- demonstrate introductory research skills in their area of specialisation
- apply specialist skills to analyse issues and develop appropriate reports or other documentation
- demonstrate an appreciation of the broad environment in which business operates
- contribute effectively to the successful operation of a business particularly in the area of specialisation
- apply analytical skills, relevant theory and logical thought to decision making processes within a business
- communicate effectively in a business environment, both verbally and in writing
- demonstrate commitment to ethical and socially responsible business practice
- demonstrate detailed understanding of theory and practice in an area of specialisation
Program of Study
To qualify for the Bachelor of Commerce (Advanced Leadership and Accounting) a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or better or NGP in each topic and maintain a GPA of at least 5.5. This must include:
- 54 units of core topics;
- 40.5 units of specialisation topics and
- elective topics (where required to make up 108 units).
Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.
Except with the permission of the Faculty Board, the course must be completed within ten consecutive years. Failure to do so may constitute evidence of unsatisfactory progress. Where permission is given to complete in more than ten consecutive years, there may be a requirement for additional coursework in order to ensure relevant and up-to-date knowledge.
Core - Year 1, 2 & 3 topics
54 units comprising:
BUSN1001 Accounting Principles (4.5 units)
BUSN1009 Quantitative Methods (4.5 units)
BUSN1012 Management, People and Organisations (4.5 units)
BUSN1013 Economics for Business (4.5 units)
BUSN1015 Foundations of Finance (4.5 units)
BUSN1019 Law for Business (4.5 units)
BUSN2034 Interpersonal Skills for Professionals (4.5 units)
BUSN3043 Governance, Sustainability and Ethics (4.5 units)
BUSN3044 Industry Placement (4.5 units)
BUSN3052 Leadership in Business and Society (4.5 units)
BUSN3061A Industry Project (9 units)
Specialisation - Accounting - Year 1, 2 & 3 topics
40.5 units comprising:
BUSN1002 Financial Accounting Processes (4.5 units)
BUSN2029 Financial Reporting (4.5 units)
BUSN2035 Cost and Management Accounting (4.5 units)
BUSN2036 Financial Accounting Issues (4.5 units)
BUSN2037 Financial Management (4.5 units)
BUSN2042 Corporations Law (4.5 units)
BUSN3047 Company Accounting (4.5 units)
BUSN3048 Auditing (4.5 units)
BUSN3054 Taxation Law and Practice (4.5 units)
Elective - Year 1, 2 & 3 topics
13.5 units of electives from across the University where prerequisites are met.