| Duration | 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time |
| Location | Melbourne and |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | On Campus, Online |
| Course code | CQ91 |
| CRICOS | 059987J |
| First-year fee | A$35,040 (Indicative) |
Overview
This versatile dual business and accounting degree is a powerful combination for anyone interested in launching a career in business. With a professionally accredited accounting degree, you will be well prepared to lead financially viable organisations in an increasingly competitive commercial landscape.
The Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business gives you the opportunity to increase your employability by developing knowledge and skills in both accounting and business. Your education and training will include audit methodology and planning, and equip you with tools and techniques that financial managers use to maximise shareholder wealth.
In addition, you will gain exposure to accounting theory, accounting standards and business law relevant to the financial records of Australian companies.
While studying this dual degree you have the freedom to tailor your studies to suit your individual needs and career goals.
Enhance your employability by choosing to major in Marketing. The additional knowledge gained through the completion of a dual degree equips you with skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Study experience
- Industry Accredited
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Experienced teaching team
- Seamless Pathways
“For me, it is always about choosing a university that best suits me — this is why I chose CQUniversity. I'm doing a business degree, but it covers so many topics that are really important nowadays such as social innovation, technology and information systems and various ethical theories.
Thu Zar Linn
Bachelor of Business I Myanmar
“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
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business opens the door to a career in a number of areas in the business, accounting and finance industries including roles in:
- human resources management
- marketing
- banking
- taxation
- professional accountancy
- auditing and assurance
- forensic accounting
- business management.
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 32 units (192 credits):
- 1The core structure (20 units)
- 2One eight-unit major
- 3One four-unit minor
Unit details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Additional information
Professional Practice and Experience - BUSN13004
BUSN13004 provides for an internship, a study tour or a professional project which may be conducted in cooperation with a current employer.
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.
Professional Practice - Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
Core
The Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business enables you to study dual degrees. You can combine studies in accounting with a range of other business disciplines (such as marketing, human resource management and property).
The Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business provides you with a degree that is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and meets the associate membership requirements of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
Professional Practice - Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia
Core
The Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business enables you to study dual degrees. You can combine studies in accounting with a range of other business disciplines (such as marketing, human resource management and property).
The Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business provides you with a degree that is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and meets the associate membership requirements of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
Professional Practice - Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
Core
The Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business provides you with a degree that is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and meets the associate membership requirements of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Depending on the electives you choose, you may also be eligible to apply for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board (after meeting the Board's requirements for practical experience). Graduates are also eligible to join the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants at the member level.
As well as providing you with an accredited accounting degree, you also can complete a major from several other business disciplines. You may be eligible for membership of a number of national and international business-related professional associations, depending on the units and major selected.
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.
