IT advances are continuing to influence commerce and accounting, especially in information processing and auditing. With data analytics and data mining now replacing traditional auditing methods, tomorrow's commerce and accounting graduates will need to be technology-savvy as the applications of IT in commerce continue to grow. In this degree, you will acquire the specialist knowledge and skills associated with your chosen majors in information technology and commerce. In addition, you will develop skills in areas such as project management, systems management and data analytics. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to undertake a project in a professional workplace to consolidate your technical knowledge. Information Technology majors include: Information Systems (Gold Coast, Nathan) Software Development (Gold Coast, Nathan) Commerce majors include: Accounting (Gold Coast, Logan, Nathan) Economics (Gold Coast, Nathan) Finance (Gold Coast, Nathan) Financial Planning (Gold Coast, Logan, Nathan) My career opportunities With combined qualifications in Information Technology and Commerce, you will find broad employment opportunities across the IT, commercial and regulatory sectors. Employers tell us that they want to hire IT graduates with client-facing skills first and foremost. Employers want IT students who understand that modern IT departments have shifted their focus from technology to focusing on aligning and delivering IT services to the business client. Depending on your IT major, you will be prepared for professions including work as a digital consultant, software developer, service desk engineer, business analyst, systems analyst, or start your own IT business. Depending on your Commerce major, the suggested employment options include: Accounting: You will be equipped for a career in a range of private, public sector or not-for-profit organisations where you could work in areas such as accounting, administration, auditing, business management, commercial and taxation law, managerial accounting, and taxation. Opportunities exist for exciting and challenging careers locally, nationally and internationally, and are not limited to accounting firms. Economics: You will be prepared for work in the banking and finance industry as an analyst or advisor, in property development or real estate; in government policy in fields such as the environment, health, education and transport; or in large mining companies analysing markets and investment opportunities. You may also find career opportunities in major international organisations such as the World Bank, the United Nations, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Asian Development Bank. Finance: You will be prepared for work as a financial advisor or controller, financial planner, or stockbroker. You may also find opportunities in insurance and superannuation, futures, options and foreign exchange trading. Financial Planning: You will be equipped for a career as a financial planner, financial advisor or controller, or stockbroker. You will also find opportunities in insurance and superannuation, futures, options and foreign exchange trading.