Course Overview

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) aims to produce graduates who will communicate effectively and perceptively within a business environment, produce innovative solutions to problems, and apply investigative skills to a range of complex challenges faced in a business context. Furthermore, graduates will develop a thorough understanding of the core principles of business and accounting, giving them the skills required to perform in a variety of accounting based roles in the corporate sector.

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) incorporates the Core Body of Knowledge in Business that is recommended by Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), Australian Institute of Management (AIM), Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) and the Australian Market and Social Reserarch Society (AMSRS).

Undertaking the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at Cambridge International College will give students a strong foundation in accounting principles and essential business skills. Graduates of the program will be well prepared to enter the accounting and/or business world in a pre-management and management capacity.

Key Features

Core body of knowledge

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) incorporates the Core Body of Knowledge in Business that is recommended by Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), Australian Institute of Management (AIM), Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) and the Australian Market and Social Research Society (AMSRS).

Lifelong learning

Students gain key skills in research, using both online and library materials. They also gain key skills and significant experience in collaborative learning, and gain theoretical knowledge in the underpinnings of business. All of these factors will help graduates of the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) to be lifelong learners.

Professional & Community Engagement

Important business people and professional accounting organisation guest speakers will be invited to speak at various lectures. Guest speakers will add value in the practical aspect of the course work which is particularly important. These speakers will also assist students understand future management responsibilities.

Industry relevant material

The practical laboratory components of the course incorporate material that is specifically relevant for the accounting industry. In the laboratories, students gain experience with MYOB and other accounting and statistical packages; they also gain experience with other computer packages such as MS Excel.

The course emphasises an innovative and independent minded approach to Business education as the key to competitiveness in the dynamic global accounting profession. It is intended that the course would consist of a combination of both domestic and international students. In this way students will gain benefits from the broad range of circumstances and life experiences of their fellow students.

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is a 3 year course, delivered over 6 semesters full time. There are three intakes per year, one in February/March, July/August and November.

Mode of delivery

The course is offered on a full-time basis. Delivery of the course is on-campus. Units are delivered in a lecture and tutorial format.

Course Units

Pre-requisite - Please note that some second and third year units have pre-requisites.  Information about pre-requisite units will be provided to you upon commencement

Assessment

Units are assessed by a combination of assessments tasks as most appropriate to the unit requirements. Assessment tasks will include a combination of the following: short tests, essays, mid and/or end of semester examinations, case studies and written report or presentation, practical tasks or projects and group-work presentations and reports.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

Students may be able to shorten the length of this course through qualifications obtained from formal studies. AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other registered training organisation and education providers are recognised by Cambridge International College.

Qualification and Recognition

On successful completion of this course, students are awarded the Bachelor of Business (Accounting).

Opportunities for Further Study

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) can apply to study a number of post-graduate qualifications in Australia and abroad.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be well placed to begin a career in a variety of accounting based roles. Due to the strong Management Accountant units in this degree, future corporate senior management positions may be possible.

Course Fees 

For more information, download our Fees and Charges leaflet (pdf).