Course overview
Enrol in the Bachelor of Applied Commerce and choose to major in accounting, financial planning or a double major in accounting and financial planning. This qualification covers a wide range of business areas such as accounting, financial planning, marketing, client psychology, management, economics and more. If you're someone who wants a holistic understanding of how businesses operate across different areas, this course can provide that foundation.
If you're interested in learning how to tackle real world business challenges and make informed decisions, this course could be a great fit. At TAFE NSW we focus on applied learning, such as real world projects and an internship to prepare you to enter the industry ready to hit the ground running. Immerse yourself in practical experience during your final year through a valuable work placement opportunity. This is a Financial Adviser Standards (FAS) approved course, as well as accredited by the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA), Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and the Tax Practitioners’ Board (TPB).
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Advanced Standing
Students who have completed a related Diploma or Advanced Diploma may be eligible to apply for advanced standing.
Students who have completed the TAFE NSW Higher Education Diploma of Applied Commerce will be eligible for direct entry into second year of the Bachelor.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates go onto roles like: accountant, chartered accountant, management accountant, tax agent/accountant, auditor, forensic accountant, payroll manager, financial analyst, financial adviser, financial planner, associate financial adviser, investment analyst, superannuation adviser or analyst, insurance adviser, compliance, practice manager, financial planning client service manager and financial coach.
Majors
Students can choose to major in accounting, financial planning or a double major in accounting and financial planning.
The indicative course tuition fee is $34,800 for single majors while it will cost $40,600 for the double major.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Minimum eligibility requirements Applicants are required to hold, at minimum, one of the following to be considered eligible for admission: a NSW HSC (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent OR a recognised Tertiary Preparation Certificate OR a qualification from a Registered Training Organisation at Certificate IV level or above OR the completion of at least one year full-time or equivalent in a degree course at a higher education institution. Additional requirements Applicants who meet the minimum eligibility requirements may be invited to a pre-entry interview to discuss their career plans and suitability for entry into the course. The interview process will include a short literacy and numeracy assessment.
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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Ultimo CampusNSW27 July 2026
- Ultimo CampusNSW