Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business

Central Queensland University

CRICOS Institution Code 00219C

Duration

208 weeks

Delivery

Online, On Campus

Study Load

Full-time / Part-time

Intakes

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Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business

Course Overview

About This Course

This versatile dual business and accounting degree is a powerful combination for anyone interested in launching a career in business. As 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 Financial Planning, Marketing, or Property. The additional knowledge gained through the completion of a dual degree equips you with skills that are highly sought after by employers.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Brisbane

15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4009

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Provider's Published Fee

A$17,400 per year (Commonwealth Supported Place, 2026 indicative)

Duration

208 weeks

Intakes

Term 3, 2026 | Term 1, 2027 | Term 2, 2027 | Term 3, 2027

Study Mode

Full-time / Part-time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic students:

Minimum rank threshold: ATAR 60 | Selection Rank 60. This is the minimum eligible rank for entry to this course; achieving it does not guarantee a place, as entry may be competitive.
Your entry score is an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) if you are completing or have recently completed Year 12, or a Selection Rank calculated from prior VET or higher education study, or from work and life experience.
Recommended study: English, Maths

International students:

International applicants are assessed on their overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications rather than on an ATAR or Selection Rank, and must meet the English language proficiency requirements below.
If you do not meet the entry requirements, CQUniversity offers English language and alternative entry pathways.

English language proficiency (all applicants)

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.

Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:

A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0

completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.

Each student will be assessed individually.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

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
financial planning
business management Property Major The Australian Property Institute (API) has accredited this course as providing the educational requirements necessary to apply for certification to practice as a Certified Property Practitioner (CPP). You can apply to the API for certification after completing the required Approved Professional Experience.

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 Units76 units

BUSN11016

Introduction to Study and Professional Practice

Core unit

ACCT11059

Accounting, Learning and Online Communication

Core unit

ECON11026

Principles of Economics

Core unit

MGMT11169

Business Analytics

Core unit

LAWS11030

Foundations of Business Law

Core unit

MGMT11109

Introduction to Business

Core unit

MRKT11029

Marketing Fundamentals

Core unit

ACCT19083

Corporate Governance & Ethics

Core unit

ACCT19060

Management Accounting

Core unit

ACCT19061

Advanced Financial Accounting

Core unit

ACCT19062

Intermediate Financial Accounting

Core unit

ACCT19064

Auditing & Professional Practice

Core unit

FINC19011

Business Finance

Core unit

LAWS19032

Company & Association Law

Core unit

LAWS19033

Taxation Law and Practice A

Core unit

ACCT11081

Introductory Financial Accounting

Core unit

ACCT13017

Financial Statement Analysis

Core unit

ACCT19066

Accounting Systems and Assurance

Core unit

ACCT13018

Advanced Management Accounting

Core unit

BUSN13004

Professional Practice and Experience

Core unit

FINC11001

Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning

Part of the Financial Planning major

FINC19012

Investment Analysis and Risk Management

Part of the Financial Planning major

FINC19016

Retirement and Superannuation

Part of the Financial Planning major

FINC19019

Insurance Planning

Part of the Financial Planning major

FINC19020

Financial Plan Construction

Part of the Financial Planning major

FINC13001

Estate Planning

Part of the Financial Planning major

FINC19014

Property Investment and Finance

Part of the Financial Planning major

LAWS19034

Taxation Law and Practice B

Part of the Financial Planning major

PROP11001

Property Valuation

Part of the Financial Planning major

PROP12002

Property Rights and Law

Part of the Financial Planning major

MRKT11028

Digital Marketing and AI

Part of the Marketing major

MRKT19036

Marketing of Service Products

Part of the Marketing major

MRKT19037

International Marketing

Part of the Marketing major

MRKT19038

Marketing Research and Analytics

Part of the Marketing major

MRKT19030

Marketing Communications

Part of the Marketing major

MRKT19031

Consumer Behaviour

Part of the Marketing major

MRKT19040

Strategic Marketing and Planning

Part of the Marketing major

MRKT13014

Marketing Innovation and New Product Development

Part of the Marketing major

FINC19014

Property Investment and Finance

Part of the Property major

PROP11001

Property Valuation

Part of the Property major

BLAR11050

Residential Construction

Part of the Property major

PROP12002

Property Rights and Law

Part of the Property major

PROP13002

Property Management

Part of the Property major

PROP13001

Property Development

Part of the Property major

ECON19036

Property Economics

Part of the Property major

BLAR13040

Building Life Cycle Maintenance

Part of the Property major

HRMT11011

Human Resource Management

Part of the Human Resource Management minor

HRMT19014

Talent Strategy & Acquisition

Part of the Human Resource Management minor

HRMT19020

Perspectives on Organisational Change

Part of the Human Resource Management minor

HRMT19023

Conflict and Negotiation

Part of the Human Resource Management minor

BLAR11050

Residential Construction