Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent.
View the academic entry requirements for this program.
Year 12 applicants will be ranked based on their ATAR and ATAR Adjustment Factors – e.g. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) and Subject Adjustments.
Overall IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent
You're a natural with numbers and would thrive on crunching the sums for governments, companies or your own business. You're perfect for our Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree if you're interested in the business world and the financial strategies and systems behind it. Whether you see yourself working for the government, a company or even your own business, this degree will teach you the ins and outs of the systems and financial strategies that make the business world tick.
Chances are, you'll be offered work directly from your placement, like many of our graduates. You might end up as an accountant, stockbroker, a financial planner or a banker.
With a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) you will study accounting, law and economics and finance as part of your commence degree, and can choose from subjects like taxation law, auditing and financial planning to specialise your skills in accounting. When you graduate from our degree, you can then go on to gain professional accounting accreditation.
Double majors and specialisations are available in Law, Business & Economics and Finance.
This program may require participation in a range of WIL/work experience type activities and these will negotiated with students individually. The time component is variable.
Students studying our Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce programs at the Mt Helen campus can apply for an IBM Scholarship worth more than $42,000. The IBM Scholarship includes an internship, offering students 1600 hours of work experience at IBM. This scholarship provides an incredible opportunity to launch your career with a leading multi-national technology company while studying.
Candidates seeking alternate entry to this course can consider the below options:
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Defined TAFE pathway |
A defined TAFE pathway program exists for this degree. Please note that additional essential requirements for admission may apply following completion of this pathway. BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management | credit for 120 credit points BSB50415 Diploma of Business Administration | credit for 120 credit points BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management | credit for 120 credit points BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management | credit for 180 credit points BSB60915 Advanced Diploma of Management (Human Resource Management) | credit for 180 credit points FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting | credit for 120 credit points FNS60217 Advanced Diploma of Accounting | credit for 120 credit points FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting PLUS FNS60217 Advanced Diploma of Accounting | credit for 165 credit points * 120 credit points is the equivalent of one-year full time study. |
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Other TAFE studies |
Apply for a relevant TAFE course, at any TAFE provider, and then apply to articulate into this program. You may receive credit for TAFE studies undertaken, which will be individually assessed upon request, after you enrol in your bachelor level course. |
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Bridging programs |
A bridging program can provide an excellent foundation to build upon in your bachelor degree studies: Our one semester Foundation Access Studies (FAST) program provides you an alternate entry into tertiary study, with a focus on building the more generic academic skills required for success at university. On successful completion of FAST, students can apply for the Bachelor of Commerce for the next semester. |
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University studies |
Enrolling in single subjects (courses) allows you to demonstrate your ability to succeed in study at this level. Re-apply with credit to the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) for the next intake. Recommended subjects include: BUACC1508 Principles of Accounting and Finance ITECH1005 Business Information Systems BULAW1502 Fundamentals of Law BUECO1509 Principles of Economics BUGEN1502 Business Statistics |
Credit will be considered if you have successfully completed higher education or TAFE studies relevant to this degree. Advanced standing will be determined on an individual basis, depending on your eligibility for credit transfer, prior experience and qualifications.
Satisfactory completion of this course can lead to :
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Business Administration
Banker
Public accountant
Stockbroker
Graduates with an accounting specialisation are employed in a wide variety of commercial, government and professional settings.
