Bachelor of Business Administration with the degree of Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Accounting
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Overview
Business Administration with Professional Accounting will give you a solid business understanding and the skills to practice as a qualified accountant.
Accounting is the collection, measurement and communication of economic information which is used for planning, reporting and decision making. Accountants are employed in all areas of commerce, industry and government.
In this double degree you'll study important business areas including marketing, management, statistics, computing and human resource management. You'll also prepare to practise as an accountant by studying techniques and elements of finance, management, microeconomics and auditing.
Key features
- Meets tertiary accreditation requirements for all three professional accounting bodies in Australia.
- Complete two bachelor degrees with only one additional year of study.
- Gain a broad understanding of business administration while developing accounting skills.
Minimum course duration
4 years full-time / equivalent part time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300282
Suitable for
If you enjoy numbers, analysis, accounting and mathematics. If you are interested in learning how businesses work.
HECS Course fee
AUD $8,800.00 p.a.
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
- HSC General Mathematics (Assumed Knowledge)
- HSC Mathematics (Recommended)
- Introductory units and bridging courses are available for students without the assumed and/or recommended prior knowledge.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 36 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Commerce designated units | 42 |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double degree
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ACST101 | Techniques and Elements of Finance | 3 | ||
| Required | ACCG100 | Accounting IA | 3 | ||
| Required | ACCG101 | Accounting IB | 3 | ||
| Required | BBA102 | Principles of Management | 3 | ||
| Required | ECON111 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 | ||
| Required | HRM107 | Introduction to Human Resources | 3 | ||
| Required | MKTG101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | either | STAT170 | Introductory Statistics | ||
| or | STAT171 | Statistical Data Analysis | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ACCG200 | Fundamentals of Management Accounting | 3 | ||
| Required | ACCG224 | Intermediate Financial Accounting | 3 | ||
| Required | AFIN253 | Financial Management | 3 | ||
| Required | ACCG250 | Accounting Systems Design and Development | 3 | ||
| Required | BBA216 | Business Communications | 3 | ||
| Required | BUSL250 | Business Law | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Capstone | BBA360 | C | Business Project | 3 | |
| Capstone | ACCG399 | C | Issues in Accounting Theory and Practice | 3 | |
| Required | ACCG301 | Organisational Planning and Control | 3 | ||
| Required | ACCG308 | Corporate Accounting and Reporting | 3 | ||
| Required | ACCG340 | Auditing and Assurance Services | 3 | ||
| Required | BBA350 | Strategic Management | 3 | ||
| Required | BUSL301 | Corporations Law | 3 | ||
| Required | BUSL320 | Revenue Law | 3 | ||
| Required | 6cp from | 300 level unit Commerce designated units | 6 | ||
| Required | 6cp from | 300 level BBA, DEM, HRM or MKTG units | 6 | ||
| Required | 3cp from | 300 level units designated as Commerce/Economics | 3 | ||
| Balance of credit points required (Electives) | 15 | ||||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this double degree | 96 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Accounting program of study provides an excellent foundation for a range of accounting-based careers. The professional accounting program is accredited by CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). This enables students on completion of the program to apply for Associate Membership (ASA) of CPA Australia, entry to the ICAA's Charted Accountant (CA) Program (provided the work related criterion is met) and Associate Membership (ANIA) of the IPA.
Career Opportunities
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Chartered accountant
- Financial analyst
- Forensic accountant
- Futures trader
- Government accountant
- Investment consultant
- Management consultant
- Merchant banker
- Public adviser
- Stockbroker
- Strategic business adviser
- Taxation consultant
Employers
- Accounting and consulting firms
- Auditors
- Business analyst firms
- Financial institutions
- Forensic accounting firms
- Government organisation
- Merchant banks
- Superannuation and insurance firms
Average starting salary
Business graduates can expect competitive salaries that compare well to salaries within other fields. According to Graduate Careers Australia, the median salary for business and accounting graduate is $47,500.
Profiles
Our Graduates
Holly Freeman
What I was looking for was a broad-based education with a high-employability factor. The double degree increased my job prospects, and made me stand out of the crowd.
Our Expertise
Gordon Brooks
Gordon began his career as an engineer, progressing through managerial roles in engineering, operations, sales and marketing, business development and general management before becoming an academic. He has published in organisational behaviour, consumer behaviour, business demographics and student-group attitudes.
Gordon teaches in management and organisational behaviour participating in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
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