Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

  Institution: Swinburne University of Technology

About the course

Course Description:

The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) is designed to equip students with the skills ideal for a career in accounting and beyond. The program is structured to assist in the intellectual, social and personal development of the student as preparation for entrance to a range of specialist and generalist business professions.

Aims & Objectives:

In addition to the university’s graduate attributes, Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) graduates will be:

• comprehensively knowledgeable about accounting and finance appropriate for entry-level positions in the accounting and finance fields
• able to evaluate the financial position of an organisation through the examination of financial statements and non-financial data
• able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of accounting and apply these accurately and correctly
• strong analytical problem solvers who are able to operate within an ethical framework
• excellent communicators in both written and verbal contexts
• adaptable and able to implement principles into a range of different contexts globally
• able to satisfy the academic admission requirements for accounting professional bodies

Course Structure:

For the completion of the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) students are required to complete a total of 24 units of study (300 credit points):

An Accounting professional major consisting of 18 units (225 credit points)
Six (6) additional units that can be undertaken either as a minor (4 units) and two electives (1 unit each), or as a specialised co-major for accounting students (6 units, see below under Co-Majors), or pathways credit
The not-for-credit unit, HGB0004 Careers in the Curriculum
Note: Students may select minors subject to timetable availability

Units of Study :

Foundation Units

• HBC110N Accounting for Managers
• HBH110N Organisation and Management
• HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems
• HBE110N Microeconomics
• HMB110 Quantitative Analysis A
• HBL111N Introduction to Business Law

Specialisation Units

• HBC220N Financial Information Systems
• HBC224N Finance
• HBC228N Management Accounting for Planning and Control
• HBC229N Analysis for Competitive Advantage
• HBC221N Financial Accounting
• HBC330N Accounting Theory
• HBC225N Auditing
• HBL221N Company Law
• HBC331N Taxation
• HBE220N Macroeconomics

Capstone Units

• HBY310N Integrative Business Practice
• HBY311N Industry Consulting Project

Plus one not-for-credit unit, HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum

Six additional units of study must be completed. These units of study may be taken as a minor (four units) and electives.

Education Abroad:

Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two terms during your degree. Swinburne’s Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

An accounting degree can lead to a wide range of positions in the vast, modern global market. You may find career opportunities in professional accounting practices and consultancies, fund management, general management, financial planning or in small businesses. Other roles include business analyst, auditor, fund accounting officer, taxation accountant and chief financial officer.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership with CPA Australia (CPAA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia (ICAA), the National Institute of Accountants (NIA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

English Language Requirements

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