Program Overview

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) is a comprehensive undergraduate degree that provides students with a solid foundation in accounting and business principles.

Course Rules and Maps

Course maps are visual outlines of the sequence of units and electives for each course. They are based on the official ACU Handbook and are subject to change.

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Course Map 2025 - Commencing Semester 1
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Course Map 2025 - Commencing Semester 2

Recent Changes to Unit Offerings

For students who commenced in 2025 or earlier, several units from the Business School have been replaced. The replaced units and their substitutes are as follows:

• BUSN104 has been replaced by BUSN105
• BUSN112 has been replaced by BUSN114
• HRMG207 has been replaced by HRMG209
• MKTG207 has been replaced by MKTG210
• MKTG319 has been replaced by MKTG321
• BAFN204 has been replaced by BAFN208

Course Rules

To view the Course Rules for the year you commenced your degree, refer to the relevant link:

• 2025 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
• 2024 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
• 2023 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Unit Offerings

Unit offerings are subject to change, and not all units are available at all times. Units may be offered in different modes, including attendance, multi-mode, or online.

• 2026 Business Undergraduate Scheduled Units
• 2026 Core Curriculum Units (PDF)

Business Foundation Units

The Business Foundation Units provide a knowledge base for further studies. Students should complete the four foundation units before progressing:

• BUSN105 Financial Literacy: Provides a non-specialist grounding in accounting and financial management.
• BUSN114 Marketing Essentials: Offers a comprehensive foundation in marketing principles and practices.
• BUSN113 Managing People and Organisations: Covers organisational behaviour, human resource management, and occupational health and safety.
• ITEC100 Information Technology Professional Skills and Practices: Equips students with practical and ethical IT skills.

Course Information

Credit/Recognition of Prior Learning

Students can apply for credit towards their ACU course if they have prior university study or significant relevant work experience. Credit applications should be submitted no later than the census date in the first semester of enrolment.

• Credit may only be granted for study completed within the last 10 years.

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