Overview

Innovate business to create a positive impact on the world. Develop core management and operational business skills as well as an entrepreneurial mind-set to develop your own business or contribute to government, for-profit or for-purpose businesses. Apply your innovation skill-set and grow your network before you graduate with a 12-month paid industry placement. 

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

All our bachelor degrees include a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity. This Professional Degree includes a mandatory 12-month paid work placement. You'll benefit from Swinburne’s unique industry partnerships, gain invaluable full-time work experience and earn credit towards your degree.

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