Bachelor of Business - Accounting and Finance

Accounting and finance professionals are in high demand. The Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance) introduces students to the concepts of accounting, management, statistics, microeconomics and business law. Students develop core skills in analysing investments, sourcing foreign exchange deals, analysing and communicating the financial position of an organisation, risk management and business investment. The course helps them become well equipped to enter the global, challenging and evolving industries of accounting, banking, finance and consultation.The Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance) course allows students to develop skills that are fundamental to evaluating, analysing and communicating the financial position of an organisation or individual.The accounting and finance major is designed to prepare individuals in the core areas of analysis of investments and sourcing foreign exchange deals, risk management and business investment, with units designed with a blend of economics, accounting and finance. The major is also designed to prepare individuals in the core areas of financial accounting, management accounting, finance, tax and auditing, in addition to economics and company law.Upon successfully completing the Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance) students will be able to:Define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to business and apply those principles in a range of practicesSystematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contextsFormulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the triple bottom lineCoherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmasCommunicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audienceBuild on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologiesWork collaboratively in diverse groupsDURATION
3 yearsINTAKES
February, September