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Kickstart your rewarding career in finance

Swinburne Online’s Bachelor of Business – Accounting will equip you with key communication and analytical skills, while giving you experience with software such as Xero and Tableau. Focused on the impact of emerging technologies and sustainability on the accounting discipline, this in depth course will set you up for success when working with organisations or individuals.

Through an industry consulting project with real-life clients such as Acrodyne, Build Pass, Epilepsy Foundation, Inception Point, Inclusion Melbourne and Lend For Good, you’ll gain the confidence to hit the ground running when you graduate.

Additionally, you’ll also have the benefit of engaging with impactful guest speakers throughout their degree– past speakers include representatives from NAB, Genesis Group and World Vision.

Swinburne Online’s Bachelor of Business – Accounting is professionally accredited by CAANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand) as well as CPA (Certified Practising Accountants) Australia.

Please note: To be eligible for a CA/CPA students must complete the Law of Commerce (LAW20019) elective unit.

What will you learn?

Accounting Systems: Record and analyse business activities with an understanding of the accounting cycle and its systems.
Business Systems: Evaluate business performance using accounting systems and help to drive positive changes in a business environment.
Financial Statements: Understand financial statements, how they guide business decisions and provide useful information.
Company Accounting: Gain an overview of international accounting standards and the Australian corporate regulatory framework.
Economics: Develop expertise in analytics and problem solving to improve decision making in business and government settings.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Non-Year 12 entry

Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.

Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills, or a suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result, will be considered. All students need to demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

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The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

Year 12 entry

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. Minimum ATAR requirements may apply.

VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in English (or equivalent) or 30 in English (EAL).

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Credit arrangements

Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for credit.

Applicants who have completed a Diploma in a related discipline may be eligible for credit of up to 8 units; the equivalent of a third of the course. Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit of up to 16 units.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.

Diploma entry pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and provides advanced standing to the second.

Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree but in most instances you may receive up to 8 unit credits.

Our Course Consultants will step you through the process of entry and credit using previous study.

English Program Requirements

English language tests

International students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency before enrolling into a Swinburne Online degree by undertaking one of the following English language tests; The International English Language Test Score (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score.

IELTS

IELTS have over 1,000 testing centres worldwide and run testing throughout the year. Use the IELTS worldwide search to find a testing centre near you.

TOEFL

The TOEFL test is administered worldwide through a network of testing centres. Use the TOEFL Testing Location Search to find a testing centre near you.

Minimum entry score: IELTS

Overall 6.5
With no band below 6

Minimum entry score: TOEFL

Paper Based: 550 (With a written English score of 5)
Internet Based: 79 (With no individual band below 18)

Test results

Once you have received your test results simply contact us via our online application form or by contacting our Course Consultants on 1300 069 765.

Career

Your pathway to industry

The Bachelor of Business – Accounting prioritises your readiness to succeed come graduation through industry connections embedded in your degree:

Projects: Work on an industry consulting project, solidifying your knowledge and giving you highly employable skills.
Software: You’ll get to use industry standard software, such as Python and Xero.
Teaching: Your learning advisors work in the industry themselves, helping you to stay connected to your career goals.
Guest Speakers: You’ll hear from a range of industry experts, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with professionals in your field.

Accountant

Help clients manage their finances and give expert advice on financial reporting, forecasting and analysis.

Financial Accountant

Take the reins and run the accounting and financial activities of an organisation. Ensure reporting requirements are met and provide timely and accurate information to the management team.

Financial Controller

Oversee the day-to-day operations of your finance department. Through a strong analytical lens, you’ll lead the development and implementation of complex financial strategies.

Finance Manager

Play a crucial role in supporting organisations to make informed financial decisions. You’ll be able to find ways to improve profitability, a key aspect of financial leadership.

Management Accountant

Drive the future of your organisation – you’ll communicate your financial expertise to inform important decisions that will affect your company and its’ growth.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

1,461 / per unit