Accounting Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom)

To satisfy professional requirements, students must complete at least 12 weeks or equivalent of exposure to professional engineering practice. This requirement can be met by appropriate work experience or through a combination of technical and non-technical activities. Students must demonstrate that they have met these requirements by using a formal Log Book to record their professional experiences during the period of their degree study.

What jobs can the Accounting Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom) lead to?

  • Civil and Construction Engineer
  • Metallurgical Engineer
  • Mining Engineer
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer

What you'll learn

  • Apply an ethical approach to analysing and reporting commercial activities, advising clients, demonstrate leadership and the ability to delegate tasks to ensure timely outcomes; work independently to achieve agreed outcomes
  • Use electronic resources to effectively interrogate databases, analyse data, collect information and communicate
  • Take responsibility for self-directed learning and the development of a career long attitude of continuing professional development
  • Recognise the global nature of accounting by applying international financial reporting standards and appreciate the information requirements of a global financial system
  • Demonstrate an understanding that cultural practices and differences impact commercial practices and interpersonal relations
  • Apply principles of accounting, economics, information systems, statistic, law and behavioural science as they relate to reporting business activity
  • Critically analyse issues in collection, recording and reporting of economic activity; develop accounting information systems giving cost effective decision useful information
  • Locate, extract and critically appraise decision useful information related to economic activity from sources within an organisation and from external sources
  • Relate the significance of commercial events and issues to the business and investing community using effectively structured financial communication and appropriate language