| Duration | 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time |
| Location | Melbourne and |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | On Campus, Online |
| Course code | CQ01 |
| CRICOS | 003386G |
| First-year fee | A$35,040 (Indicative) |
Overview
Kick-start your career in accounting and join an exciting new era as data and technology shape the profession of accounting. Future-proof your career with CQUniversity's Bachelor of Accounting and choose from majors in marketing and management, entrepreneurship and accounting, preparing you to work in traditional and emerging fields of accounting.
Benefit from industry-relevant content taught by real practitioners who bring real-world experience and learnings in all facets of accounting, and learn through simulations, real project work and enhanced work-integrated learning opportunities to graduate work-ready.
You will gain up-to-date knowledge that will prepare you for the digitally evolving nature of accounting and business with the option to tailor your studies further with a choice of complementary minors.
During your studies, you will study core topics in accounting, finance, law, statistics and economics with the option to major in management, entrepreneurship and accounting, and marketing. The course is designed to give you the flexibility to tailor your studies and extend your knowledge of complementary discipline areas with a variety of minors to choose from. This wider perspective will enhance your career opportunities by reflecting the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a career in accounting.
Enhance your employability upon graduation with a strong practical focus that encompasses simulations, real project work, and valuable work-integrated learning opportunities. You can further bolster your practical experience and establish valuable connections and networks by choosing to complete an internship, project, or tour.
Your studies will cultivate robust problem-solving skills, preparing you to effectively communicate in the workforce — a highly sought-after trait by employers.
Transcript
Interviewer: Gerard Ilott
Accounting is a great profession, it can take you anywhere in the world. It’s not just one job, many of our graduates do end up working in local council, local accounting firms.
Accounting can take you where you want. We are deliberately beefing up our accounting degree to make sure you’re well set for what we call the fourth industrial revolution. That’s what’s coming in the workplace right now, so more emphasis on being able to tell the story with lots of data, it’s not just adding up, it’s about telling the story, using the technology that’s available and providing great service.
What sets us apart at CQUniversity is we’re very personal in how we work with you in education. We’ve got a great teaching team, it’s a small team and we teach all over Australia.
I have employers ringing me all the time saying have you got any good students getting near graduation because we want to hire more people.
So, our students are in work.
Something you might find attractive is you can do a supervised professional project. So that’s you bringing the skills and the knowledge that you’re learning now and applying it to a work situation.
During my studies, I did not just learn accounting skills, but I also learned how to work in a team, how to behave in the workplace, and I also improved my writing skills.
During the summer break I had the chance to get an internship in a small accounting firm. This experience benefited me quite a lot, I had the chance to practice my knowledge from university, and get to work with professionals. I was quite lucky that after the internship to get a job offer to work on part-time basis on the same accounting firm.
Our courses are fully accredited with some very, very big international players. So, CPA Australia is an international Accounting Association so is Chartered Accountants in Australia and in New Zealand.
The good thing about accounting, it is a recognised profession but it’s a profession that means a whole range of things, it’s a strong profession, it’s well recognised.
If you’re going to be a professional accountant, you’re on the global stage. We’ll give you the tools, we’ll give you the opportunities and you’re going to be very successful.
Study experience
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Experienced Teaching Team
- Industry Accredited
- Seamless Pathways
“Studying accounting is more than number crunching, it’s about learning how to interpret and understand the numbers. I am enjoying uni life with the support from the teaching staff, peers and on-campus facilities.
Jerusa Tilau
Bachelor of Accounting I Papau New Guinea
“My internship was the first time I enjoyed what I was doing in the workplace. At the completion, my supervisor offered me an employment opportunity. Now I am gaining more skills and knowledge. My dream came true because of CQU who taught me everything I need to learn and to experience.
Harwinder Dhaliwal Kaur
Bachelor of Accounting | India
“I've always wanted to be an accountant because I really enjoyed maths and was interested in economics. Applying to study at CQU was quick and smooth, and I also received credits from my previous studies!
Sara Manka
Bachelor of Accounting I Albania
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Accounting, you may find employment opportunities in the local, national and global business, accounting or finance sectors in roles such as:
- auditing and assurance
- banking
- business consultancy
- financial planning
- forensic accounting
- professional accountancy
- taxation.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available locations
Your course
You must complete 24 units (144 credits):
- 1The core structure (16 units)
- 2One eight-unit major or two four-unit minors
Unit details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Additional information
Professional Practice and Experience - BUSN13004
Internship, study tour or supervised project.
Business Internship - BUSN12001
Internship, for students who are enrolled in the Professional Project major.
The work-integrated learning allows you to gain 60 hours of practical work experience. This is usually 2 weeks of placement completed in a block or can be spread over the term. Students are required to source their placement. Students will apply discipline knowledge and critical thinking skills to propose creative, ethical, and innovative solutions within the workplace.
The global experience creates an opportunity for students to engage in a 2–6-week international program. Students will apply cross-cultural knowledge and critical thinking skills to propose creative, ethical, and innovative solutions in response to global challenges.
The work-integrated learning and global experience options are subject to availability, and students are required to enrol three months prior to the start of the term to participate in these options students contact the Global Mobility Team for further information.
The project option allows students to complete a scaffolded investigation (supervised project) at an advanced level. Students will explore a real-world problem/issue relevant to their profession/area of specialisation by drawing upon publicly available secondary data and relevant literature. Apply your discipline knowledge and critical thinking skills to propose creative, ethical, and innovative solutions/recommendations to solve the identified problems) or challenges.
If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Course fees
This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).
Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.
A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.
You may be eligible for up to 25% international scholarship funded by the University.
We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.
In addition to your international course tuition fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses.
This will include costs such as textbooks, accommodation, visa applications, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), general living, etc.
How to apply
Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.
