Bachelor of Commerce
at University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
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 the Sunshine Coast 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 | QTAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official QTAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year covers the professional foundations: financial accounting, microeconomics and macroeconomics, business statistics, business law and an introduction to finance. The quantitative load is heavier than the general business degree, and classes at Sippy Downs are kept small so students get close support through the technical subjects. Second year you build your major in accounting, finance or financial planning. Accounting students work through management accounting, company accounting, auditing and taxation law, mapping to the CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants ANZ knowledge areas. Finance students study corporate finance, investments and financial markets. Third year features advanced major subjects, an integrated capstone and a work-integrated learning placement with a regional accounting firm, bank or business. Completing the accredited accounting sequence makes you eligible to begin the CPA or CA professional programmes after graduation.
Example first-year subjects
- Financial Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Business Statistics
- Business Law
- Introduction to Finance
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth 40 to 60 per cent in technical subjects
- Accounting and finance problem sets and workbooks
- Case-study and business reports
- Mid-semester tests
- Group analysis and presentations
- Work-integrated learning placement portfolio
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 in a regional or mid-tier firm
- Audit or tax associate
- Assistant accountant or finance officer
- Banking or lending graduate
- Financial planning paraplanner
- Business analyst
- Bookkeeper or management-accounting trainee
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
Graduates who complete the accredited accounting major can enter the CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants ANZ professional programmes while working. Other postgraduate options include the Master of Professional Accounting (for non-accounting majors), the MBA, and specialist finance or financial-planning masters. Many UniSC commerce graduates begin in regional accounting practices, banks and businesses across the Sunshine Coast before moving to larger firms in Brisbane.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy numbers, accuracy and structured problems
- People targeting a CPA or CA professional qualification
- Detail-focused learners comfortable with spreadsheets
- Students who liked maths and economics at school
- Those wanting a clear professional career pathway
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths-heavy and rules-based subjects
- People wanting a broad, essay-driven degree
- Those who find detailed compliance work tedious
- Students avoiding regular exams
Related courses at UniSC
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the University of the Sunshine Coast handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/usc/bachelor-of-commerce.