Course Overview

About This Course

When you study a Bachelor of Accounting at The University of Notre Dame Australia, you'll receive a thorough grounding in all business areas. Embracing the theoretical and practical skills needed to ensure your success, your program will cover everything from business law and IT to corporate accounting and auditing. In addition, an internship with some of Australia's best-known corporations will allow you to test your skills in the real world.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Broadway, NSW - The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

WA – Applicants with Recent Secondary Education

Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank of 70
OR International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

WA – Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher
OR Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

WA – Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

WA – Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake
Completion of at least two years of relevant work experience (STAT may be required)
OR Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section
OR Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education

NSW – Applicants with Recent Secondary Education

Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank
OR Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

NSW – Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher
OR Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

NSW – Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

NSW – Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake
Completion of at least two years of relevant work experience (STAT may be required)
OR Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section
OR Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education

All Applicants

Must satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements including those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency
STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Depending on your interests and choice of courses, the following careers are open to graduates of this program: banking and finance, general business, government, private consulting, and not-for-profit organisations. Options include: internal, forensic or tax accounting.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

CPA Australia / Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

CPA / CA ANZ / IPA

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units26 units

BUSN1000

Economics

BUSN1030

Quantitative Methods for Business

BUSN1060

Business Information Technology

BUSN1600

Principles of Management

BUSN2400

Business Law

BUSN1110

Accounting for Business

BUSN2150

Financial Accounting A

BUSN2160

Financial Accounting B

BUSN2110

Managerial Accounting

BUSN2200

Managerial Finance

BUSN2450

Taxation

BUSN3100

Strategic Business Intelligence

BUSN3110

Accounting for Corporate Entities

BUSN3120

Advanced Accounting Concepts

BUSN3130

Auditing

BUSN3400

Company Law

BUSN3001

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Required course

BUSN1200

Principles of Finance

Elective

BUSN2210

Financial Markets and Instruments

Elective

BUSN2010

Microeconomic Theory and Policy

Elective

BUSN2020

Macroeconomic Theory and Policy

Elective

BUSN2070

History of Austrian Economics

Elective

BUSN2350

The Economics of Financial Crises

Elective

BUSN3270

Financial Analysis and Valuation

Elective

BUSN3380

Advanced Economics

Elective

BUSN3900

Business Internship

Internship

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bachelor of Accounting professionally accredited?

Yes, this award is accredited by the three main accounting professional bodies: CPA Australia, ICAA (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand), and IPA (Institute of Public Accountants).

What is the internship component of the Bachelor of Accounting?

As part of your degree, you must undertake 150 hours of practical experience in a workplace of your choice. This is not work experience but an embedded internship — indeed, many students later find full-time employment with the company where they took their practicum. Companies participating in the internship roster include the Commonwealth Bank, Century 21, Nine Network, Bauer Media and St George Bank.

What are the employment outcomes for graduates of this program?

According to the current QILT (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching) survey of Australian academic institutions, 76.7 per cent of graduates found full-time employment after completing their business program at Notre Dame — more than 3 percent above the national average.

What career paths can I pursue with a Bachelor of Accounting from Notre Dame?

A degree in accounting offers a wide variety of career paths. Depending on your interests and choice of courses, you could specialise in internal auditing, forensic accounting or tax accounting, as well as careers in banking and finance, general business, government, private consulting, and not-for-profit organisations.

Where is this program offered and when can I start?

The Bachelor of Accounting is offered at both the Fremantle and Sydney campuses. Students can commence in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, and the program is available in a blended study mode on a full-time or part-time basis, with a duration of 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $130,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate AccountantAssistant AccountantFinancial AnalystTax AccountantAuditor

Key Skills

Financial statement preparation and analysisManagement accounting and cost analysisCorporate and personal taxation under Australian lawAuditing and assurance proceduresFinancial modelling and forecasting

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Bachelor of Accounting

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Units of Competency

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