Program Overview
The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is a six-term program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. The program includes core units in accounting, finance, law, and business intelligence, as well as elective units that allow students to tailor their studies to their interests. Upon completion, graduates are well-prepared for a range of careers in the accounting field, including consultancy, management accounting, auditing, and financial analysis.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) comprises 24 subjects delivered over 6 terms comprising the following core and elective units:
Unit Code
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- --|---|---|--- BUS101 | Introductory Accounting | Core | Nil BUS102 | Introduction to IT | Core | Nil BUS103 | Business Statistics | Core | Nil BUS104 | Microeconomics | Core | Nil BUS107 | Database I | Core | Nil BUS108 | Business Law | Core | Nil BUS109 | Management Accounting | Core | BUS101 BUS110 | Macroeconomics | Core | Nil BUS201 | Financial Accounting | Core | BUS101 BUS202 | Professional Communication | Core | Nil BUS203 | Business Finance | Core | Nil BUS204 | Corporate Law | Core | BUS108 BUS209 | Auditing and Assurance Services | Core | BUS109 BUS210 | Advanced Financial Accounting | Core | BUS201 BUS211 | Business Intelligence | Elective | BUS103 BUS212 | Decision Support Systems | Elective | BUS102 BUS215 | Critical Thinking and Ethical Decision-Making | Core | Nil BUS216 | Innovation and New Technology | Elective | Nil BUS301 | Advanced Management Accounting | Core | BUS109 BUS302 | Taxation Law | Core | BUS108 BUS303 | Data Analytics | Elective | BUS103; BUS101; BUS107 BUS304 | Superannuation and Financial Planning | Elective | Nil BUS308 | Financial Analysis and Valuation | Core | Nil BUS309 | Project Management | Elective | Nil BUS311 | Data Curation | Elective | BUS107 BUS312 | Contemporary Issues in Accounting | Core | Nil BUS313 | Research Project | Elective | BUS210; BUS209; BUS301 BUS317 | Corporate Strategy | Core | Nil
Careers:
Completion of this degree opens a range of employment possibilities for students. Among the potential pathways are:
- Consultancy
- Management Accountant
- Accounts Clerk
- Auditor
- Accounts Receivable/Payable Officer
- Taxation Advisor
- Financial Accountant
- Finance Systems Administrator
- Corporate Finance Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Credit Office
- Data Analyst
- Forensic Accountant
