Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Applied Innovation

The course is accredited by several leading professional bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPA Australia), Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). The business school is also AACSB accredited.

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Accounting / Bachelor of Applied Innovation requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. The course includes 28 core units, and all units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Yes. Swinburne guarantees Work Integrated Learning as part of all bachelor degrees, allowing you to bolster your CV with real industry experience while you study. There is also an optional professional work placement pathway worth 100 credit points, which involves units such as Work Experience in Industry A & B and Integrated Professional Placement A & B in Business.

For domestic students in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the yearly fee is $17,399 AUD, with a total estimated course fee of $69,596 AUD. For international students, the total estimated fee is $43,430 AUD. These are estimates only and subject to change. A Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of $373 AUD (2026 capped amount) also applies.

Students in this double degree will develop a range of skills including commercial awareness, time management, proficiency in Excel and other programs, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and adaptability — preparing them for careers in accounting, innovation consulting, business consulting, and entrepreneurship.