You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 65% (see calculator below).
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Your career in accounting
Graduates are equipped with the professional knowledge and skillset required for a successful career in accounting roles across the commercial and public sector. This degree encompasses the taxation, auditing and consultancy skills required to excel in these industries.
What you will learn
This is a rigorous and stimulating accounting course designed to produce work-ready graduates with the tools to make key business decisions, and an understanding of how taxation, macroeconomics and market principles intersect with accountancy.
CRICOS Code: 063095M
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Program Structure
To graduate you must complete the following. All courses listed may not be available each semester.
Note: In order to be accredited to practice, you must select and complete Company Law as a University Elective course toward your program.
Year One of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:
Course Title
Accounting in Organisations and Society
Macroeconomics 1
Business Information Systems
Business Statistics 1
Prices and Markets
Introduction to Management
Marketing Principles
Financial Accounting and Analysis
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Business Law
Managerial Advisory Finance
Financial Accountability and Reporting
Cost Analysis and Organisational Decisions
ANDComplete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline minor.Business Discipline Minors AND{Option 1: Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline or Other Discipline minor.Business Discipline Minors Other Discipline Minors OROption 2: Select Two (2) courses from any:Other Discipline Minors }
Year Three of Program
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Accounting, Behaviour and Organisations
Critical Accounting Perspectives
Taxation 1
Strategic Accounting and Leadership
ANDComplete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline minor.Business Discipline Minors AND{Option 1: Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline or Other Discipline minor.Business Discipline Minors Other Discipline Minors OROption 2: Select Two (2) courses from any:University Elective }
Graduates gain employment in public accounting practices, supporting staff teams in areas like auditing, taxation, management consulting, business services and receivership. Others are recruited into commercial and government organisations in treasury, internal audit, strategic business planning, financial reporting and management accounting roles.
The Department of Education forecasts that employment prospects for accountants are expected to grow strongly.
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
