Course summary

Accounting focuses on supplying dependable, timely, and precise information for decision-makers, particularly in economic matters. Accountants play a vital role, whether in multinational corporations, government agencies, or public practice, as they advise senior management on matters of organisational financial performance and direction.

What you will study

You will undertake a foundation year that covers all core disciplines of business, giving you a solid understanding of issues facing organisations today. From your second year, you will study subjects required in the field of professional accounting. These include financial reporting, auditing, management accounting, and information systems in accounting. You will learn about financial accounting in its organisational, social and political contexts as well as study relevant law subjects (including taxation law and law of business organisations).

After completing the Bachelor of Professional Accounting, you may enrol in a postgraduate business Master’s degree and be eligible for up to 4 subjects credit, reducing your master’s degree to 1 year. This degree trajectory means you can graduate with your bachelor’s and master’s degree in just 4 years.

This degree

The Bachelor of Professional Accounting provides you with the knowledge and experience to move into many types of business careers including business analyst accountant, financial analyst, auditor, taxation accountant, accounts payable officer, and forensic accountant. In addition, you will participate in a capstone subject in your final year, allowing you to apply everything you have learned in collaboration with students from other disciplines. Furthermore, you have the opportunity to apply for an internship to gain valuable experience whilst receiving credit towards your degree.