Bachelor of Commerce
at University of Southern Queensland, 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 Southern Queensland 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 financial accounting, microeconomics and macroeconomics, business statistics, commercial law and an introduction to finance. UniSQ delivers the degree on campus at Toowoomba, Springfield and Ipswich and fully online, allowing many students to complete the CPA-accredited accounting sequence externally while working. Second year develops the accounting and finance core: management accounting, corporate finance, company law, taxation and auditing for accounting-major students, plus economics and quantitative electives. The subjects map to the CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants ANZ knowledge requirements. Third year covers advanced accounting, advanced taxation, strategic management and a capstone or industry project. Students completing the accredited accounting major satisfy the academic entry requirements for CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants ANZ professional programmes. Some students add a work-integrated learning placement with a regional accounting practice.
Example first-year subjects
- Financial Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Business Statistics
- Commercial Law
- Introduction to Finance
- Accounting for Decision Making
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth 50 to 60 per cent in accounting, finance and law subjects
- Weekly problem sets and spreadsheet exercises
- Case-study and financial-analysis assignments
- Online tests and quizzes
- Capstone or industry project report
- Group presentations on financial reporting issues
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 at a regional or mid-tier firm
- Audit or assurance graduate at Big Four or mid-tier firms
- Tax associate or graduate
- Financial or business analyst
- Banking or commercial-finance graduate
- Management accountant or finance officer
- Bookkeeping or payroll team lead in agribusiness or council
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
Most graduates enter graduate accounting, audit, tax or finance roles, then complete the CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants ANZ professional program while working. Postgraduate options at UniSQ include the Master of Professional Accounting, MBA and Master of Finance, many available online. Graduates targeting analytics or data roles often add a postgraduate qualification in business analytics.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students comfortable with numbers, spreadsheets and structured problem solving
- People targeting chartered accounting, audit, tax or finance careers
- Detail-oriented learners who can absorb law and reporting standards
- Online learners who want a CPA-accredited pathway while working
- Students who value a clear professional accreditation outcome
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths, accounting rules or detailed compliance work
- Those wanting a broad, qualitative business degree (consider Business)
- People who prefer lab-based or creative subjects
- Students who avoid exams and quantitative assessment
Related courses at UniSQ
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the University of Southern Queensland handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/usq/bachelor-of-commerce.