Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Course Learning Outcome

GA1: Intellectual rigour

Critically evaluate and apply practical and responsible business solutions from a range of related disciplines to both inform and justify critical decisions.

GA2: Creativity

Apply knowledge and skills in devising solutions to challenges related to business.

GA3: Ethical practice

Develop and apply recognised ethical frameworks to influence responsible business behaviours within an organisational context.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate and apply in-depth and responsible discipline-specific knowledge and skills within a local, regional and global perspective.

GA5: Lifelong learning

Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility and accountability for ongoing learning in business settings.

GA6: Communication and social skills

Prepare and deliver, individually and/or in a team, well developed and justified discipline-specific advice through both written and oral communication.

Investigate and identify a broad range of responsible leadership practices in the management of people and self.

GA7: Cultural competence

Demonstrate responsible cultural competence and indigenous cultural competence in local, national, and international settings as applied in business and social situations.

Successful business professionals need more than specialist knowledge in one or two areas; they need an understanding of all things business.

Our undergraduate business degree is a structured progression of core subjects covering sustainability, entrepreneurship, marketing, accounting, finance, artificial intelligence, business analytics, and professional development. The course develops your skills as a well-rounded business professional with experience across a diverse panorama of roles and organisations.

An optional accredited Accounting specialisation will create a pathway for you to pursue a career as a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or Tax Practitioner.

Professional work experience is central to your student experience. Here you will put theory into practice and have the opportunity to make your mark as part of the new generation of business leaders.

You will interact with businesses across our campus footprints as part of a skills accelerator and have the chance to study abroad with one of our many global exchange partners as part of your degree.

Award requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Business, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points) comprising:

• 23 Core Business units (288 credit points); OR
• Accounting Specialisation (288 credit points).

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Majors

The Accounting specialisation develops knowledge and skills in taxation, financial reporting, financial and management accounting, auditing and business finance. This accredited specialisation academically prepares students to become a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or Tax Practitioner.

Note: Majors and minors are not available in the Bachelor of Business. Students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points) comprising:

• 23 core Business units (288 credit points); OR
• Accounting Specialisation (288 credit points).

Exit points

• Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Business after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) comprising 8 core units.
• Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Business after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising 16 core units.

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Indicative total fee $50,976

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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English Proficiency Entry Requirements English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English.

The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows:

• Overall: 6.0
• Listening: minimum 5.5
• Reading: minimum 5.5
• Speaking: minimum 5.5
• Writing: minimum 5.5.

Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.

This course includes 200 hours of professional work experience with students undertaking an internship or industry project.