Bachelor of Commerce
at University of South Australia, South Australia.
A professional business degree covering accounting, finance, economics, marketing and management. Most providers offer CPA-accredited majors and a placement year.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the University of South Australia Bachelor of Commerce. We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official SATAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year at the UniSA Business School lays the technical foundation: financial accounting, management accounting, microeconomics and macroeconomics, business finance, business statistics and commercial law. You build spreadsheet, modelling and data skills used throughout the degree. Second year you focus a major such as accounting, finance, financial planning or economics. Accounting students cover company accounting, taxation law, auditing and accounting systems; finance students cover corporate finance, investments and financial markets. Teaching is practice-led, with modelling exercises, case studies and industry guest input. Third year features advanced major courses, electives and a work-integrated capstone. UniSA places strong emphasis on internships and placements, and many students complete supervised industry experience. An accounting major is structured to meet the entry requirements of CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, so graduates can begin a professional qualification after the degree.
Example first-year subjects
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Business Finance
- Microeconomics
- Business Statistics
- Commercial Law
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth a large share of mark in technical courses
- Accounting and finance problem sets and modelling tasks
- Case-study reports and analyses
- Group projects and presentations
- Online quizzes and practice sets
- Work-integrated placement deliverables in the capstone
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, investment banking analyst programmes and financial planning practices.
- Many alumni move into corporate strategy, management consulting and finance functions within ASX-listed companies.
Professional accreditation
- CPA Australia
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Typical first jobs
- Graduate accountant or auditor at a Big Four or mid-tier firm
- Tax associate
- Commercial or retail banking graduate
- Financial analyst or finance graduate
- Financial planning associate
- Management accountant in a corporate finance team
- Business analyst
Graduate starting salary
$58,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Accounting graduates typically begin the CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants ANZ professional programs while working in graduate roles. Finance graduates may pursue the CFA program. Postgraduate options include the Master of Professional Accounting (for those needing accreditation), Master of Finance, Master of Financial Planning and the MBA. Strong students can pursue Honours and research degrees.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students comfortable with numbers, rules and detail
- People who want a clear professional pathway (CA or CPA)
- Methodical learners who enjoy structured problem-solving
- Students keen to secure graduate roles and internships early
- Those interested in finance, markets and how firms are valued
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths, rules and precision
- Those wanting broad, flexible elective choice
- People who avoid exam-heavy assessment
- Students seeking a creative or hands-on practical degree
Related courses at UniSA
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the University of South Australia handbook and on SATAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/unisa/bachelor-of-commerce.