Bachelor of Commerce
at James Cook University, Queensland.
A three-year commerce degree at Townsville (ranks shown), Cairns (68.35 in 2026), Brisbane and online. The accounting major is accredited by CPA Australia and CA ANZ. No prerequisites; English and Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C) are recommended.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the JCU Bachelor of Commerce for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 66.20 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 60.60 | qtac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students learn the foundations of commerce, then specialise. Townsville offers majors in accounting, economics, financial advising and financial management; Cairns and Brisbane offer accounting; online study adds banking and finance. The final year includes a work-integrated-learning capstone, and students can spend a semester at JCU Singapore. An optional second major is available.
Career outcomes
- Graduates enter chartered accounting, audit and tax roles at the Big Four firms and mid-tier accounting practices.
- Common destinations include commercial banking, financial services and financial planning practices.
- Many alumni move into corporate strategy, management consulting and finance functions within ASX-listed companies.
Professional accreditation
- CPA Australia and CA ANZ (accounting major)
Typical first jobs
- Graduate accountant or auditor at regional or mid-tier firms
- Tax or business-services accountant in north Queensland practices
- Financial planner or paraplanner
- Commercial or management accountant in a regional employer
- Finance or treasury analyst
- Public-sector finance graduate with Queensland Government
- Business or data analyst
Graduate starting salary
$58,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Accounting graduates can pursue CPA Australia or CA ANZ membership. Others work in financial advising, banking, economics and business analysis roles.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who liked methods or advanced maths and economics in QCE
- People targeting accounting, audit or financial-planning careers
- Numerate students comfortable with spreadsheets and modelling
- Strong communicators who can pitch numbers to non-finance audiences
- Self-starters who network at industry and professional events
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths and final exams
- People wanting purely creative or studio-based study
- Those who prefer humanities-style essay writing
- Students who want a fully online learning experience
Related courses at JCU
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the James Cook University website and on QTAC before applying.