Overview

Make a positive social impact on business as an individual and part of a team in government, for-profit and for-purpose businesses. Select a major area of specialisation and combine it with your core business studies to become a business innovator and learn how to think like an entrepreneur. Plus, there are no exams except where required for professional accreditation. 

Your major

Develop core skills in both accounting and financial analysis – all while gaining the knowledge to analyse investments, source foreign exchange deals, risk management and business investment. The Accounting and Finance major is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and CPA Australia. 

Note: if you select this major, you cannot do any electives or minors, as this major is 16 units (200 credit points).

Your industry experience

Bolster your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs – a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. This can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects. 

Skills you’ll learn

• Analytical thinking
• Cashflow management
• Digital literacy
• Financial analysis and modelling
• Financial reporting
• Risk management

Your career opportunities

• Accountant
• Financial planner
• Business analyst
• Investment banker
• Risk analyst