UndergraduateBusiness
Bachelor of Commerce
James Cook University, Townsville/Cairns, QLD, Australia
About this program
Boost your employability with JCU Commerce. Get a head start with tailored industry experience and build your network through practical learning opportunities. In assisting individuals at tax time or navigating trade with international businesses, your studies will equip you with the knowledge and skills to drive success in a diverse career. From economics to financial management, the areas within commerce influence every industry. As you build your understanding of the foundational concepts of commerce, you’ll develop the ability to recognise financial patterns, trends in financial markets and the drivers of economic growth. With the option to specialise your studies in the area of your passion, you can graduate with confidence in your ability to apply your knowledge and skills to multiple industry contexts.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Course Structure - Accounting major, This structure contains the following major (Area of Study: BCO-ACT)
- Course Structure - Accounting major, Core Subjects Level 1 (BU1002, BU1003, BU1007, BU1104, BU1105, BU1112)
- BX2014Course Structure - Accounting major, Core Subjects Level 2
- Course Structure - Accounting major, Core Subjects Level 3, Select BU3101 or BU3102 or BU3103 (BU3101, BU3102, BU3103)
- Course Structure - Accounting major, OPTIONS, Select Option 1 (Second Major) (excludes Brisbane Campus) or Option 2 (Electives), Option 1 (Second Major) for all campuses except Brisbane (Area of Study: BCO-BLW, Area of Study: BCO-ECN, Area of Study: BCO-FIA, Area of Study: BCO-FMA)
- Course Structure - Accounting major, OPTIONS, Select Option 1 (Second Major) (excludes Brisbane Campus) or Option 2 (Electives), Option 2 (Electives), PLUS - Select either Option A: (Electives) or Option B: (Pathway to Emerging Leaders Program [MBA 2-Year]), Option B: (Pathway to Emerging Leaders Program [MBA 2-Year]) (CO5124, LB5203, LB5233, LB5241)
- Course Structure - All majors except Accounting, Core Subjects Level 1 (BU1002, BU1003, BU1007, BU1104, BU1105, BU1112)
- BX2014Course Structure - All majors except Accounting, Core Subjects Level 2
- Course Structure - All majors except Accounting, Core Subjects Level 3, Select BU3101 or BU3102 or BU3103 (BU3101, BU3102, BU3103)
- Course Structure - All majors except Accounting, OPTIONS, Select a major relevant to your location, JCU Townsville Majors (Area of Study: BCO-ECN, Area of Study: BCO-FIA, Area of Study: BCO-FMA)
- Course Structure - All majors except Accounting, OPTIONS, Select a major relevant to your location, JCU Singapore Majors (Area of Study: BCO-BKF, Area of Study: BCO-ECN, Area of Study: BCO-FMA, Area of Study: BCO-ITD)
- Course Structure - All majors except Accounting, OPTIONS, Select a major relevant to your location, Online Majors (Area of Study: BCO-BKF, Area of Study: BCO-ECN, Area of Study: BCO-FIA, Area of Study: BCO-FMA)
- Course Structure - All majors except Accounting, OPTIONS, PLUS - Select OPTION 1 (Second Major) OR OPTION 2 (Electives), OPTION 1 (Second Major), Allowable Second Majors with Banking and Finance Major (Area of Study: BCO-ECN, Area of Study: BCO-FIA, Area of Study: BCO-ITD)
- Course Structure - All majors except Accounting, OPTIONS, PLUS - Select OPTION 1 (Second Major) OR OPTION 2 (Electives), OPTION 1 (Second Major), Allowable Second Majors with Economics Major (Area of Study: BCO-BKF, Area of Study: BCO-FMA, Area of Study: BCO-ITD)
- Course Structure - All majors except Accounting, OPTIONS, PLUS - Select OPTION 1 (Second Major) OR OPTION 2 (Electives), OPTION 1 (Second Major), Allowable Second Major with Financial Advising Major (Area of Study: BCO-BKF)
- Course Structure - All majors except Accounting, OPTIONS, PLUS - Select OPTION 1 (Second Major) OR OPTION 2 (Electives), OPTION 1 (Second Major), Allowable Second Majors with Financial Management Major (Area of Study: BCO-ECN, Area of Study: BCO-ITD)
- Course Structure - All majors except Accounting, OPTIONS, PLUS - Select OPTION 1 (Second Major) OR OPTION 2 (Electives), OPTION 1 (Second Major), Allowable Second Majors with International Trade Major (Area of Study: BCO-BKF, Area of Study: BCO-ECN, Area of Study: BCO-FMA)
- Course Structure - All majors except Accounting, OPTIONS, PLUS - Select OPTION 1 (Second Major) OR OPTION 2 (Electives), OPTION 2 (Electives), PLUS - Select either Option A: (Electives) or Option B: (Pathway to Emerging Leaders Program [MBA 2-Year]), Option B: (Pathway to Emerging Leaders Program [MBA 2-Year]) (CO5124, LB5203, LB5233, LB5241)
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Management AccountantANZSCO 221112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
External AuditorANZSCO 221213
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211
On STSOL and CSOL, supporting the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Recommended Knowledge: English (Unit 3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (Unit 3/4,C)
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