University of Ballarat at IIBIT - Courses Offered / Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Bachelor of Commerce ( Accounting ) (CRICOS Code:057845F (NSW) & 040015F (SA))

Admission Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a Year 12 High School examination, or overseas equivalent
Background in Mathematics recommended
Required proficiency in English: Overall IELTS band score of 6.0 and no band less than 5.5

Tuition Fee

AUD14600/Year x 3 Years (Sydney)*

* Fee stands correct at time of printing and is subject to change without prior notice.

Course Overview & Course Objectives

The flexible degree structure allows course combinations to be tailored to suit chosen career paths. Aside from undertaking a general Bachelor of Commerce students may elect to undertake a specialisation in Accounting, Applied Economics and Finance or Business Law. A feature of the course is the group of practical business placements and projects units that are available.

The core curriculum in the Bachelor of Commerce undesignated focuses on quantitative, analytical and argumentation skills, although there is extensive scope through elective units. Up to one-third of the course may be selected from other degree programs, including management, marketing, human resouce management, tourism, Asian studies and languages, psychology, arts and mathematics.

This course is recognised for professional qualification purposes by accounting and computing associations. There is further opportuntity, by undertaking specified units, to badge your degree with a specialisaton.

Career Opportunities

Whilst the Bachelor of Commerce is recognised for professional qualification purposes by professional accounting bodies, the study of accounting also appeals to aspiring professionals in a broad range of other fields because of its importance in promoting effective organisational management and accountability.

Graduates with accounting majors are employed in a wide variety of commercial, government and professional settings. These include public accounting, banking, teaching, government organisations, stockbroking, business consulting, and the retailing, manufacturing and mining industries. Functional responsibilities include accounting, information systems analysis and design, financial reporting, cost accounting, finance, taxation, audit, financial planning and general management responsibilities.

Course Structure

The course consists of 24 units and is 3 years full-time. The structure may be summarised as follows:

Year 1
Semester 1	Semester 2
• BA506 Accounting & Business Decisions (15) • BE507 Business Microeconomics (15) • BL502 Foundations of Law (15) • CP571 Business Information Systems	• BA507 Accounting Fundamentals (15) • BE508 Business Macroeconomics (15) • BL503 Commercial Law (15) • MB521 Business Statistics (15)

Year 2
Semester 1	Semester 2
• BA603 Corporate Accounting (15) • BL611 Organisations Law (15) • BA613 Management Accounting 1 (15) • JN501 Management Principles (15)	• BA606 Financial Accounting (15) • BA614 Management Accounting 2 (15) • BA521 Personal Financial Planning (15) • JN601 Managerial Skills (15)

Year 3
Semester 1	Semester 2
• BL731 Income Tax Law & Practice (15) • BA701 Financial Management (15) • BE622 Financial Markets & Institutions (15) • BA901 Accounting Project (15)	• BL732 Taxation (15) • BA702 Advanced Financial Management (15) • BA741 Auditing (15) • BE722 Banking & Finance (15)

Professional Accreditation

University of Ballarat’s Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) offered at IIBIT Sydney & Adelaide locations is recognized by National Institute of Accountants (NIA), one of the three major Accounting Accreditation bodies in Australia. For Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) accreditation enquiries, please contact the Mt Helen Campus.

University of Ballarat, University Drive, Mt Helen VIC 3350,
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 5327 9000
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