Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Our Bachelor of Commerce offers a wide variety of subject options, hands-on learning experiences and a strong industry grounding in business. Take advantage of our international exchange and work placement opportunities and tailor your degree to launch your career in virtually any field, anywhere in the world. The three-year, full-time (or equivalent part-time) Bachelor of Commerce program combines theory and practice to build your understanding of how businesses operate. You?ll gain the analytical, technical and practical skills to apply your knowledge effectively in your career. To succeed in business, graduates need to be equipped with a solid grounding in areas such as accounting and business statistics, as well as leadership skills and a global mindset. Our Bachelor of Commerce combines theory and practice to teach you how businesses operate. Alongside technical development, you will gain critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply your knowledge effectively in the business world. Our core units, Future of Business and Leading and Influencing in Business, have been specifically designed to prepare you for the contemporary workforce and a global career.

Accounting is often described as the language of business’. It seeks to provide managers and external users with the vital information necessary to understand and evaluate the financial position and performance of an organisation. By studying accounting at the Business School, you will develop capability and credibility across a broad spectrum of careers, opening the door to many other markets and professions where the ability to understand and interpret financial information is key. Our long tradition of excellence in accounting teaching and research is maintained through strong engagement with the profession, leading firms and industry. In the 2021 QS World University Rankings our accounting and finance subject areas were ranked in the top 25 in the world. You will learn how to combine practical and analytical skills to prepare and communicate financial accounts and reports in accordance with accounting principles and international accounting standards.