Bachelor of Accounting and Business Information Technology (Professional)

The Bachelor of Accounting and Business Information Technology (Professional) is a prestigious industry degree highly integrated with the real world to maximise your employment outcomes.

In this practical and hands-on course, you will:

• Explore how people, information, computers, networks and processes come together to create cohesive business solutions.
• Learn how to use accounting systems to record and analyse business activities, prepare financial statements and management reports, and employ financial statements to guide investment decisions.
• Understand how to use information from financial accounting systems to develop operating strategies and evaluate business performance.
• Gain skills in designing, building, and implementing software solutions, analysing existing systems, and recommending solutions to address the information needs of organisations.

Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. In this Professional Degree you'll undertake two six-month or one twelve-month work placement in your field.

In your final year, in the Business Information Systems Industry Project (INF30027), you'll team up with other students to work on a real project briefed to you by an industry partner.

Leading Australian organisations are involved in the design of this course and in the professional development our students. Industry partners include Deloitte, EY, NAB, PwC, Pitcher Partners, Siemens, Unico, and Viva Energy.

Fast-track option: you may choose to complete this four-year degree in just three years.

The aim of the Bachelor of Accounting and Business Information Technology (Professional) is to prepare highly capable graduates to meet industry requirements as accounting and information systems specialists, particularly in future management and leadership roles. These graduates would have the capacity to adapt to a variety of workplace conditions and the opportunities to develop other qualities that are highly sought after by employers. It is anticipated that graduates will be recognised by both the accounting professional bodies and the ACS for professional membership.

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• demonstrate a substantial and coherent knowledge of the underlying theoretical principles and concepts within the field of accounting and management of IS/IT and the application of those principles in a range of practices
• apply critical thinking, reflection and judgment in the selection and application of the appropriate accounting and IS/IT related concepts, frameworks and/or methods as part of the process to identify and propose solutions to organisational problems
• demonstrate an ability to undertake and evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make judgments to solve a range of problems that arise in business contexts
• approach and analyse problems from multiple point of views, design and/or source alternative innovative solutions based on soundly articulated business requirements, and make appropriate choices and recommendations
• communicate and articulate clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge, arguments and innovative ideas appropriate for the problem context, the stakeholders, and the organisational environment through a variety of communication media
• demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the professional and ethical issues, dilemmas, and considerations pertaining to accounting and IS/IT in various environments
• work in a self-reliant, independent and responsible manner, show leadership and take initiative where appropriate particularly in a collaborative and diverse team environment.

Entry requirements