[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_custom_heading text=”Bachelor of Business (Accounting) 093283C” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”2212″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right” el_class=”framework”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_tta_tabs style=”outline” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Course Information” tab_id=”1653388732587-c021f737-4fe2″][vc_toggle title=”Key Facts”]
| CRICOS Code | 093283C |
| Course Id | CRS1400298 |
| Full Time | 3 years |
| Part Time | 6 years (Domestic students only – see below) |
| Units | 24 |
| Campus | Level 16, 233 Castlereagh Street, Sydney 2000 Level 1, West, 237 Ryrie Street, Geelong Victoria 3220 |
| ILETS Academic | 6.0 overall with no band less than 6.0 |
| Delivery mode | Blended Face to Face |
| Outcome | Bachelor of Business (Accounting) (BBus(Acc)) |
[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Course Description”]The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) prepares students for a career in accounting and related financial aspects of business.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Course Learning Outcomes”]
| CLO1 | The ability to critically analyse relevant concepts to understand practice in business and related professions in a global workplace |
| CLO2 | Demonstrate interrelationships between differing business and related disciplines |
| CLO3 | Locate and critically evaluate relevant data and literature to address business problems through a research approach |
| CLO 4 | Apply critical and creative thinking to address issues in business |
| CLO 5 | Convey information clearly and fluently in high-quality written form appropriate for their audience |
| CLO 6 | Use oral communication appropriately to convey information clearly and fluently |
| CLO 7 | Demonstrate and critically reflect on how individuals work in teams in a business environment in an inclusive manner |
| CLO 8 | Critically analyse business decisions in terms of ethical practice and social responsibility |
| CLO 9 | Critically analyse sustainability principles for various stakeholders in relation to business contexts |
| CLO 10 | Apply technical and professional skills necessary to operate effectively in business and related professions. |
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| GA1 | Communicate effectively in a diverse range of professional or community context |
| GA 2 | Complete work tasks and assignments independently or as an effective member of multidisciplinary teams |
| GA 3 | Engage in and value life-long learning leading to the enhancement of professional knowledge and skills |
| GA 4 | Are information and technology literate |
| GA 5 | Respond appropriately to a changing workforces, cultures and values reflecting a global work environment |
| GA 6 | Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making abilities essential to contributing soundly to the resolution of issues confronting organisations |
| GA 7 | Facilitate intellectual curiosity |
| GA 8 | Act in an ethical manner in all aspects of professional life. |
[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Accreditation”]The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is accredited by CPA Australia (CPAA), Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the Association of Certified chartered Accountants (ACCA) in the UK and the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency:[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”International Student Duration”]The CRICOS-registered duration is 156 weeks or 3 years of full-time study (6 semesters). Please note the part-time mode is not available to a holder of a student visa who is not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or who is not an Australian permanent resident, or who is a temporary resident of Australia.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Domestic Student Duration”]For domestic students, the course is 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time.[/vc_toggle][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Course Structure” tab_id=”1653388732622-96262365-afc8″][vc_toggle title=”Course Structure” el_class=”course-table”]
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Points | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC100 | Principles of Accounting | 6 | Nil |
| ICT100 | Information Management Systems | 6 | ACC100 |
| ECO100 | Principles of Economics | 6 | Nil |
| GBU100 | Business Communications | 6 | Nil |
| LAW100 | Business Law | 6 | Nil |
| MGT100 | Introduction to Management | 6 | Nil |
| MKT100 | Introduction to Marketing | 6 | Nil |
| STT100 | Introductory Statistics | 6 | Nil |
| ACC201 | Financial Accounting | 6 | ACC100 |
| ACC202 | Corporate Accounting | 6 | ACC201 |
| ACC203 | Management Accounting | 6 | ACC100, MGT100 |
| FIN200 | Business Finance | 6 | ACC100, STT100 |
| GBU200 | Business Ethics | 6 | Nil |
| LAW200 | Law of Business Associations | 6 | LAW100 |
| MGT200 | Organisational Behaviour | 6 | MGT100 |
| MGT201 | Strategic Management | 6 | MGT100 |
| ACC300 | Auditing and Assurance | 6 | ACC202 |
| ACC302 | Accounting Theory and Corporate Governance | 6 | ACC202 |
| ACC303 | Advanced Management Accounting | 6 | ACC203 |
| LAW300 | Taxation | 6 | ACC202, LAW200 |
| ACC304 | Accounting Capstone | 6 | ACC303, MGT201 |
| MGT300 | Managing Organisational Change | 6 | MGT100 |
| MGT301 | Leadership | 6 | MGT100 |
| MGT302 | International Business Strategy | 6 | MGT100 |
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS: 144
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| Accounting and Marketing Degrees | |
| Operating system | Windows 10, 11 |
| Mac OS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave, or 10.15 Catalina | |
| Browser | Safari, Chrome, and Firefox – current version |
| Microsoft Edge – latest version | |
| Internet Explorer – current or immediately previous version | |
| Computer and processor | 1 GHZ or faster x86 or 64-bit processor with SSE2 instruction set |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM (64-bit) |
| Disk space | Minimum 500 gigabytes (GB) |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 |
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| Type | Explanation |
| Blended | Delivered partially on campus and partially online |
| Face to Face | This is delivered at level 16, 233 Castlereagh street Sydney and Level 1, West, 237 Ryrie Street, Geelong Victoria 3220 |
[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Assessment Methods”]The Institute uses authentic assessment principles that may include practical exercises, case studies, presentations, reports, online simulations, essays, and examinations. These may include being done under invigilation.[/vc_toggle][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Careers” tab_id=”1653388856684-5fd19999-c56f”][vc_custom_heading text=”Exit and Career Outcomes” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]
Exit Outcomes
To obtain a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), candidates are required to successfully complete all 24 units. Not all units are offered each semester. If you complete the 8 100 level units with the Institute (either at the Institute or with Advanced Standing that does not exceed 4 of the 100 level units), you will be eligible to obtain a Diploma of Business.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Career Outcomes
Successful completion of the BBus(Acc) meets the criteria to apply to ACCA, CAANZ, and CPA Australia to join and undertake their professional programs for full membership.
Accountants are no longer people who just do bookkeeping and tax returns. They are advisors in a wide range of areas that impact on business and individuals, such as business development, financing, property investment, self-managed superannuation, taxation, and wealth creation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Entry Requirements” tab_id=”1653388882651-a3edc116-a41d”][vc_toggle title=”Entry Requirements”]
- Successful completion of an Australian senior secondary qualification (or recognised equivalent) with the equivalent of a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 60 and
- NSW (or equivalent) Band 4 Standard English; and
- NSW (or equivalent) Band 3 Advanced Mathematics; or
- NSW (or equivalent) Band 4 Standard 2 Mathematics.
- An equivalent secondary qualification overseas that also meets the mathematics requirement above; or
- An accredited Tertiary Preparation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by an accredited Australian provider that also meets the mathematics requirement above; or
- One year of completed accredited full-time study at a registered institution of tertiary education at AQF level 5 or above that also meets the mathematics requirement above.
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- Students who have not completed an Australian Year 12 qualification may be admitted into the program through the flexible entry mode.
- An equivalent secondary qualification overseas; or
- An accredited Tertiary Preparation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by an Australian university; or
- One year of successful full-time study in an accredited course at a university or other higher education provider; or
- Admission to candidature for an undergraduate degree at an Australian university
[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Special/Alternative Admission Arrangements”]Applicants who are 21 years of age or over who have not completed Year 12, or its equivalent may gain entry to a course by addressing one of the following entry requirements:
- Successful completion of a Special Tertiary Admissions Test administered by a tertiary admissions centre; or
- Submission of a portfolio of prior and current academic and professional work; or
Applicants applying under special admission categories will be required to attend an interview with the Dean to assess the applicant’s capacity for higher education studies. The applicant should submit a portfolio of prior and current academic and professional work prior to the interview to assist in the assessment process.
The criteria used by the Dean when approving applicants for admission into a course under special or alternative admission arrangements include:
- capacity to pursue tertiary studies;
- motivation to pursue tertiary studies in the discipline of the chosen course;
- demonstrated potential for academic studies based on the applicant’s portfolio;
- relevant professional and industry experience; and
- specific consideration of access issues for ATSI’s.
[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Language Requirements”]Language proficiency
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; or
- TOEFL: 575 or better; or
- TOEFL IBT (International Benchmark Test): 91 or better; or
- TOEFL CBT (Computer Based Test): 235 or better; or
- Academic PTE (Pearson Test of English): 58 or better; or
- Cambridge English: CAE and CPE (from 2015): 176 or better; or
- General Certificate of Education (GCE): A Levels with a C or better in English; or
- KITE: all bands B2 with a result greater than 450 in each band; or
- Duolingo: overall 115 with no band less than 110.
English Language Test results are valid for two years from the date of the results up to the date of commencement at the Institute. The most recent test supersedes ALL previous tests.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Attendance Requirements”]The Institute has enforceable requirements in relation to attendance. Further details are provided at Item 20 of the Terms and Conditions.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Advance Standing”]Granting credit for prior learning ensures that students commence study at a level that appropriately recognises their prior learning experiences and are not required to repeat equivalent learning successfully undertaken in another context. Process for applying for Advance Standing (credit) can be found in the Advanced Standing Policy and Procedure[/vc_toggle][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Fees” tab_id=”fees-charges”][vc_column_text]The course fees (per semester) are indicated below and are based on a standard full-time study load and duration. Your course fees and duration may vary if you have applied for and been granted Advanced Standing. Tuition fees may increase during your studies. Students are advised in advance of any increase in tuition fees being implemented.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How to Apply” tab_id=”apply”][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Further” tab_id=”1653392449839-f6a36421-d867″][vc_custom_heading text=”Further Information” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]For further information please contact:
Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd
CRICOS: 03535M
TEQSA provider number: PRV14049
ABN: 34 145 333 795
Head office and postal address
Level 16, 233 Castlereagh St Sydney NSW 2000
Level 1, West, 237 Ryrie Street, Geelong Victoria 3220
Ph: (+612) 8319 8202
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