Bachelor of Accounting
Course handbook
General Information
Overview
Swinburne’s Bachelor of Accounting is about so much more than numbers. It’s about how finances affect businesses and people’s lives.
This course aims to develop the technical skills and personal traits you’ll need to adapt and thrive in this rapidly evolving profession.
Today’s accountants can interpret figures to tell big picture and detail-focused stories that take into consideration ethical practices, the environment, and sustainability.
Study structure
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Accounting, students must complete 300 credit points.
Students may not complete more than 125 credit points (normally 10 units) at Introductory Level. A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternate.
Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.
Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
|
Financial Information for Decision Making
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC10007 |
|
Learning and Communicating Innovative Business Practice
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COM10011 |
|
Economic Principles
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ECO10004 |
|
Introduction to Business Information Systems
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF10003 |
|
Law of Commerce
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW20019 |
|
Introduction to Management
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
MGT10001 |
|
Advanced Innovative Business Practice
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
BUS30024 |
|
Industry Consulting Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
BUS30009 |
| Major units | |
|
Financial Information Systems
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC10008 |
|
Financial Statistics
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN10002 |
|
Management Accounting for Planning and Control
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC20007 |
|
Company Accounting
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC20013 |
|
Financial Management
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN20014 |
|
Accounting theory
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC30008 |
|
Taxation
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC30005 |
|
Auditing
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC30010 |
Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 100 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).
These recommended elective units can deepen your understanding of your chosen major or an area of interest. A full list of available elective units can be found upon enrolment.
- ACC30009 Analysis for Competitive Advantage
- ECO20003 Managerial Economics and Strategy
- ECO20004 Macroeconomic Policy
- ECO30003 Data Analysis and Econometrics
- ENT30010 Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- FIN20013 Banking Operations and Governance
- FIN30014 Financial Risk Management
- FIN30016 Management of Investment Portfolios
- HRM20016 Dynamics of Diversity in Organisations
- HRM20017 Managing Workplace Relations
- INB10002 International Business Operations
- INF20003 Requirements Analysis and Modelling
- INF30030 Business Analytics
- LAW20019 Law of Commerce
- LAW20045 Finance Law
- MGT10002 Critical Thinking in Management
- MGT20007 Organisational Behaviour
- MGT30005 Strategic Planning
Aims and objectives
Upon successfully completing the Bachelor of Accounting, students will be able to:
- define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to business and apply those principles in a range of practices
- systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts
- formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on environment, economy and society
- coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas
- communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience
- build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies
- work collaboratively in diverse groups.
Career opportunities
This course prepares graduates for careers in the accounting, investment and finance industries. Graduates may find employment with small or large companies worldwide, including private practices, government-owned entities and banks. Possible roles include graduate accountant, account manager, auditor, fund accounting officer, taxation agent, merchant banker, corporate treasurer, investment banker and financial adviser.
Professional recognition
Graduates with an Accounting major may be eligible to apply for membership of CPA Australia (CPAA), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Accounting is 150 credit points (normally 12 units).
Admission criteria
Information about Swinburne's general admission criteria can be found at Admissions at Swinburne - Higher Education webpage.
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