Why Bachelor of Commerce?
Numbers tell a story. Data reveals what happens next.
Every organisation generates mountains of information. The challenge is knowing what matters. The future belongs to people who can uncover patterns, ask better questions and turn data into decisions that improve performance, manage risk and create new opportunities.
If you're naturally curious, enjoy solving puzzles and want to combine logic with real-world impact, this is where you'll thrive. Help businesses see what others miss. Shape smarter decisions. Create better futures.
Overview
Use financial expertise and data insight to improve organisational decisions.
Bridge accounting and analytics in the Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Accounting and Business Analytics at Adelaide University. This program prepares you to interpret financial performance and uncover the data patterns that drive smarter decisions.
You’ll develop expertise in financial reporting, auditing and taxation alongside analytics, predictive modelling, data visualisation and emerging artificial intelligence tools.
Learn how financial systems and data analytics combine to strengthen forecasting, accountability and strategic planning.
Completing both majors within your standard three-year degree gives you accredited technical grounding alongside genuine industry experience — exactly what employers in accounting, consulting and data-informed business roles are looking for.
Career opportunities may include:
- accountant / auditor
- business intelligence analyst
- risk & compliance analyst
- reporting systems analyst
- accounting systems analyst.
Key features
Combine accounting expertise with business analytics and predictive decision-making.- Gain industry experience through placements and real-world consulting projects.
- Turn financial and business data into meaningful strategic insights.
- Build skills in data visualisation, modelling and emerging AI technologies.
- Learn to improve business performance through evidence-based decision-making.
- Prepare for careers where finance, technology and business strategy intersect.
What you'll learn
The Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Accounting and Business Analytics at Adelaide University brings together professional accounting knowledge and contemporary analytical capability, preparing you to work confidently across financial and data-driven environments.
You’ll develop core commerce knowledge focused on how organisations use information to support evidence-based decision-making. You’ll build skills in data interpretation, analytical reasoning and modelling foundations, learning how quantitative tools and digital systems shape performance and strategy.
Apply your learning through more than 400 hours of work integrated learning, working on authentic industry projects in professional settings. You’ll also gain experience with industry-standard analytical tools and technologies used across modern organisations. This combination supports professional accreditation pathways and expands career opportunities in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Majors
The Bachelor of Commerce is also available with a single major in the following:
Or with a double major in these complementary combinations:
Degree Structure: Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Business Analytics
Program code: BCOMM
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 66 units for Core courses, and
- 48 to 54 units for one Major from Majors, and
- 12 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 12 to 18 units for Electives
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 66 units for Core courses, and
- 48 to 54 units for one Major from Majors, and
- 12 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 12 to 18 units for Electives
Complete 66 units comprising:
- 18 units from Common core, and
- 48 units for all Program core
Common core description
Common core courses are interdisciplinary courses that build key graduate capabilities.
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
An Ethically Rich Life
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Course code
COREX001
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Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
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Course code
COREX002
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Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
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Course code
COREX003
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Units
6
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Course name
Transforming Learning through First Nations Knowledges
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Course code
COREX004
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Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
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Course code
COREX005
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Units
6
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Course name
Building Belonging: Navigating Cultural Complexities
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Course code
COREX006
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Business Applications for Artificial Intelligence
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Course code
ARTI3000
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Units
6
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Course name
Accounting for Decision Makers
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Course code
ACCT1000
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Finance
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Course code
BAFI1001
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Law
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Course code
BUSI1001
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Units
6
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Course name
Management, Organisations and Leadership
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Course code
BUSI1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Data Analytics
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Course code
ECON1012
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Units
6
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Course name
Predictive and Visual Analytics for Managers and Consultants
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Course code
BUSI1009
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Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Economics
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Course code
ECON1000
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Units
6
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Complete 90 units comprising:
- 90 units for all Double major courses
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Financial Accounting 1
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Course code
ACCT1001
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Units
6
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Course name
Accounting Systems and Analytics
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Course code
ACCT2000
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Units
6
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Course name
Financial Accounting 2
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Course code
ACCT2001
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Units
6
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Course name
Management Accounting
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Course code
ACCT2002
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Units
6
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Course name
Contemporary Issues in Accounting
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Course code
ACCT3000
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Units
6
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Course name
Corporate Accounting and Analysis
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Course code
ACCT3001
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Units
6
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Course name
Auditing Theory and Practice
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Course code
ACCT3002
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Units
6
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Course name
FinTech and Disruptions in Financial Services
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Course code
BAFI2006
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Units
6
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Course name
Chatbot Design and Prompt Engineering
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Course code
BUSI2008
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Units
6
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Course name
Foundations of Business Analytics
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Course code
BUSI2600
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Units
6
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Course name
Minds and Machines
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Course code
BUSI3010
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Simulation and Decision Analysis
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Course code
BUSI3018
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Analytics in Practice
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Course code
BUSI3019
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Units
6
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Course name
Taxation Law
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Course code
BUSI3046
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Units
6
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Course name
Operations and Customer Analytics
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Course code
MARK2005
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Units
6
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Work Integrated Learning description
WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.
Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Business Practicum
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Course code
BUSI1900
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Clinic
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Course code
BUSI2902
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Units
6
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Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 12 to 18 units for either of the following:
- 12 to 18 units from University-wide electives, or
- 12 to 18 units from Program electives
A full list of university-wide elective options can be accessed below.
University-wide elective options| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Personal Finance
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Course code
BAFI1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Financial Modelling
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Course code
BAFI2009
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Units
6
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Course name
Behavioural Finance
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Course code
BAFI2010
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Units
6
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Course name
Strategic Financial Analysis
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Course code
BAFI2012
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Units
6
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Course name
Alternative Investments
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Course code
BAFI3006
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Units
6
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Course name
Global Wealth Management
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Course code
BAFI3007
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Units
6
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Career outcomes
Become a trusted interpreter of increasingly automated information.
Organisations rely on accurate financial information, and the professionals shaping the future will be those who can translate it into smarter decisions. Combining accounting with business analytics prepares you to work where financial expertise, technology and strategic thinking come together.
You might become a business intelligence analyst, transforming financial and operational data into dashboards that help leaders respond to emerging opportunities and risks. You may work as an accounting systems specialist, improving the digital tools organisations use to manage reporting, compliance and performance. Or you could join a consulting firm, helping clients use data analytics to solve complex business challenges and improve organisational outcomes.
With expertise across accounting and analytics, you may also explore careers in:
- financial planning and analysis
- forensic accounting and fraud analytics
- risk and compliance
- data governance
- digital transformation
- business consulting and advisory.
Industry trends
The accounting profession is evolving rapidly as artificial intelligence, automation and advanced analytics reshape how organisations manage financial information.
Routine reporting tasks are increasingly automated, creating growing demand for professionals who can interpret data, communicate insights and support strategic decision-making.
The World Economic Forum identifies analytical thinking, AI and big data among the fastest-growing skills for the future workforce, while Jobs and Skills Australia continues to project sustained demand for accounting professionals across the economy.
Together, these trends highlight the value of graduates who combine financial expertise with analytical capability. Adelaide University prepares you to work confidently across both disciplines as organisations become increasingly data driven.
Ready to apply?
Please note that a non-refundable application fee of AUD$150 applies for every application submitted to Adelaide University.
Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA+ support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.
Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.
