Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0
TOEFL Paper based: overall score of 550 with 5 or better in TWE (Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet based (iBT): overall score of 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing.
La Trobe College Australia ELICOS (LTCA): completion of EFS level 5B with minimum 60% overall and 60% in final exam.
La Trobe College Australia Foundation Studies (LTCA): completion of Foundation studies with 60% in English (Academic Communication).
Pearson Test of EConglish (Academic) (PTE): overall score of 50 with no communicative skill score less than 50.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 169 with no less than 169 in any component.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 169 with no less than 169 in any component.
Build your foundations for a solid business career with our flexible course in business and accounting.
Carefully co-designed with leading industry experts, our Bachelor of Business (Accounting) will teach you core skills across every aspect of business accounting, as well as communications, research, problem-solving and teamwork skills to boost your business credentials.
Learn how to meet business needs and take on social challenges. You can also explore your interests through electives in a range of speciality areas, including digital business, finance and management.
Learn from world-class teachers and work towards your professional membership. Our Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), CPA Australia and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)1.
You'll also have the opportunity for a voluntary internship with leading organisations, including the Big Four international firms and the Australian Taxation Office2. Get real-world experience and develop your professional networks while you study.
You'll learn:
Financial and management accounting
Recognise and apply the accounting principles that govern the preparation, presentation and communication of accounting information. Learn how to use accounting software to record business transactions.
Company and commercial law
Explore the core principles of contract and consumer protection law, the law of negligence and property law. Understand how to work with different business structures.
Auditing
Understand concepts involved in the auditing process and integrate them with practical applications.
Tax
Examine Commonwealth income tax legislation and the implications of income tax on individuals and businesses.
Economics and finance
Learn a variety of economic concepts and how to apply them in business and policy-making.
Statistics
Explore the relationship between businesses, financial systems and the wider world.
CRICOS code: 075225G
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Study options
Core subjects
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Year 1
academic integrity module
wominjeka la trobe: indigenous cultural literacy for higher education
accounting and information systems
accounting for management decisions
analysing business data
economic issues and public policy
fundamentals of finance
sustainability
Year 2
corporate reporting
cost accounting and decision making
introduction to business law and ethics
law of business association
trends in modern business and society
Year 3
advanced financial accounting
auditing and assurance
taxation
Majors
A major is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a major, this sequence must add up to 120 credit points. In some courses, you need to complete at least one major from your course's discipline to attain your degree. If there is room in your degree for more than one major, you may wish to complete an open access major from another discipline area.
Course majors
Agribusiness
Economics
Event management
Financial management
Human resource management
International business
Management
Management and marketing
Marketing
Sport management
Tourism and hospitality
Minors
A minor is an optional sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a minor, this sequence must add up to 60 credit points. A minor can be undertaken in a similar or different interest area in your course or major's discipline and, in some cases, taken from a different discipline. Up to two minors can be chosen in place of an optional second major or standalone elective subjects.
Course minors
Corporate finance
Digital marketing
Economics
Environmental management
Event management
Forensic accounting
Human resources management
International business
International commerce
Management
Marketing
Sport management
Tourism and hospitality
Elective subjects
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.
Capstone subjects
Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.
Subject name
Entrepreneurship
Performance management and control
General accountant
Manage accounting records, financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and super funds.
Management accountant
Analyse and manage the accounting records and financial statements of businesses. Ensure they're consistent with reporting standards.
Tax specialist
Examine taxes owed and prepare tax returns that comply with reporting and payment requirements.
Corporate accountant
Maintain a firm's financial records to ensure they comply with laws, regulations and internal policies. Provide financial advice and help to create budgets.
Business analyst
Help organisations identify their strengths and weaknesses. Develop data-driven solutions and ensure operational excellence.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
