Our students graduate not only job ready but industry ready, with practical work based industry experience, networking opportunities and career portfolio development, equipping them with the skills to succeed in a range of business careers. The course offers thirteen majors across a broad range of disciplines, all created in consultation with industry, with many being accredited and recognised professionally with the relevant industry bodies. Students can choose up to two majors, a major and a minor, or, a major and a range of electives providing great flexibility in the course and giving students the opportunity to tailor their degree to suit their career aspirations. Students are equipped with the theory, practical experience and employability skills, including the leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, and communication and problem solving skills. Graduate world-ready to succeed in a variety of complex, competitive and dynamic global business environments. Accounting Major Whether students want to work for a large corporation, a new start-up, not-for-profit, or in government, as an accredited major, accounting provides these opportunities both locally and internationally. Students graduate industry-ready and with the skills to work in a diverse range of sectors. The major provides students with a strong foundation in accounting theory and principles, along with practical skills in accounting and related areas. It also develops a student's capacity for inquiry, abstract logical thinking and critical analysis, as well as communication and interpersonal skills required for success in any industry. Learning Outcomes Access, analyses and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging business problems systematically. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes, including the ability to be able to evaluate team processes. Communicate business knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology and transliteracy proficiency. Generate creative ideas for business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change. Reflect on feedback and critique one's own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development. Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility. Employment Opportunities Potential careers exist in public practice, industry and government, as well as consulting in areas such as auditing, financial accounting, management accounting, taxation and corporation law. In recent years, opportunities for accountants in allied business functions, such as treasury, superannuation, financial planning, corporate planning, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reconstructions and insolvency have also been increasing. Possible future job titles Accountant, Company Secretary, Corporate Accountant, Management Accountant, Practicing Accountant, Public Accountant, Auditor, Tax Assessor/Planner. Other available majors under Bachelor of Commerce degree: Accounting and Finance Event Management Finance Hotel Management Human Resource Management International Business Law in Business Management Marketing Project Management Sport Business Tourism and Hospitality Management