Bachelor of Business Accounting

Course Code BACC23

Duration
  • Part Time
  • 6 years
  • Full Time
  • 3 years
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Campus
  • Chadstone

This course is not available for International Students

Overview

The Bachelor of Business Accounting provides students with essential skills for success in accounting. Through a focus on practical learning, students gain valuable insights into industry practices, preparing them for diverse career opportunities in accounting and finance.

Career Opportunities

  • financial reporting
  • taxation
  • auditing
  • insolvency
  • accounting information systems
  • budgeting
  • management accounting
  • cost management
  • planning and decision-making
  • providing advice on associated compliance and
  • performance requirements to ensure statutory and strategic governance.

Pathway to further studies

  • The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) degree can be used to apply for entry to relevant Masters or other relevant post-graduate qualifications.

Studying the Bachelor of Business Accounting at Holmesglen

This program has been recognised and accredited by the Chartered Accountants, Australia New Zealand (CAANZ), CPA Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) as a nationally recognised qualification in accounting.<p>At Holmesglen, we are committed to supporting our students to achieve their learning goals, so we provide small classes with hands-on experiences. With small classes, you won't be lost in the crowd. You'll soon get to know your fellow students and feel part of Holmesglen - and your teachers will know you as an individual.<p>Accountants are currently in demand in Australia in both the public and private sectors with outstanding career opportunities available in a wide range of services and industries.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, students must be at least 17 years of age.<p>Applicants are required to have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course. Prior to enrollment, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment, which will assist in determining your suitability for the course.<p><strong>Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)</strong><br>This course considers the ATAR as part of its selection process.
<strong>Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study</strong><br>An applicant's entire academic record will be considered. Applicants are required to attend an interview and provide certified copies of relevant qualifications. Applicants who have successfully completed a Diploma of Accounting may be eligible for admission into the program with advanced standing, up to a maximum of 48 credit points. Advanced standing will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.<p><strong>Applicants with work and life experience</strong><br>Selection will be based on previous study and work experience.

Advanced standing

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Read more about gaining advanced standing and credits.

Course Structure

Timetable

<strong>Mode of study:</strong> Full-time, on campus face-to-face delivery.<strong><p>Daytime - Classes run Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, depending on units. </strong><p>All new students commencing in a higher education course must attend their Faculty Course Orientation and Holmesglen's Higher Education Orientation. <p>The course has 24 subjects. There are 21 core subjects and 3 elective subjects.<br>The course has a total of 144 credit points.
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BAC101 Accounting Principles 6
BAC106 Business Analytics 1 6
BAC108 Business Economics 6
BHE101 Academic and Professional Communications 6
BAC102 Computerised Accounting Applications 6
BAC103 Financial Accounting Fundamentals 6
BAC104 Management Accounting Fundamentals 6
BAC107 Business Law 6
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BAC201 Corporate Accounting 6
BAC202 Business Finance 6
BAC205 Organisational Behaviour and Design 6
BAC203 Accounting Information Systems 6
BAC207 Business Analytics 2 6
BAC206 Taxation Law 6
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BAC301 Advanced Financial Accounting 6
BAC302 Corporations Law 6
BAC307 Taxation Practice 6
BAC310 Advanced Management Accounting 6
BAC311 Accounting Theory 6
BAC305 Auditing Principles and Practice 6
BAC306 Corporate Governance and Ethics 6
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BAC208 Business Management 6
BAC210 Business Relationship Management 6
BAC314 Business Research Methods 6
BAC313 Compliance and Risk Management 6
BAC320 Digital Marketing 6
BAC212 Driving Change and Developing Organisations 6
BAC317 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation 6
BAC213 Human Resources Management 6
BISE03 Information Security Management 6
BAC319 International Business and the International Economy 6
BAC209 Marketing Principles 6
BAC312 Organisational Leadership 6
BAC211 Organisational and Environmental Analysis 6
BAC303 Personal Financial Planning 6
BAC316 Project Management 6
BAC315 Strategic Management 6
BAC318 Work Practical Placement 6

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

For details of credit points, learning outcomes, weekly contact hours, assessments, pre-requisites and co-requisites, download the Bachelor of Business Accounting subjects summary (PDF-107kb).

For details on the profile of students undertaking this course, download the Bachelor of Business Accounting student profile (PDF-134kb).

For details on ATAR-based offers, download the 2024 ATAR-based Offers for the Bachelor of Business Accounting (PDF - 131kb).

For details of fees per unit, download the Bachelor of Business Accounting - Full Fee 2025 (PDF- 121kb).

How to apply

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Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On successful completion of this program, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Business Accounting. This program meets the requirements for professional accounting accreditation with Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Graduates may apply for associate membership of Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Graduates of this degree also meet the academic entry requirements of the Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CAANZ) Program. You are advised to refer to the appropriate professional association's website for further details regarding admission and membership requirements.

Industry Connections

Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
Full Fee $15,660 Per Year
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees Cost
Student Services and Amenities Fee $365 Per Year

All local higher education students are required to pay a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). This fee contributes to the cost of providing student support services including counselling, welfare services, learning support and other activities provided by the student support and wellbeing teams. The SSAF is charged each semester and the amount you pay depends on whether you’re a full time or part time student. The annual maximum amount is set by the Government and will vary according to your study load. Students studying on campus and online will be charged the same SSAF based on their study load. All local higher education students are required to pay this fee at the time of enrolment. For more information, and to find out how much you will be required to pay, please visit the <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/student-services-and-amenities-fee">SSAF webpage.</a>

Higher Education Loans Program (HELP) is available to eligible students to pay for tuition and student amenities fees for this course. <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/study-with-us/scholarships-and-financial-aid/higher-education-loans" title="Loans for higher education">Read more about HELP</a>. <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/how-to-pay-for-your-course.html" title="How to pay for your course">Find out more about paying for your course</a>. Mandatory materials and activities fees, and additional course costs are not covered by HELP Loans.

 

All fees are indicative only. Holmesglen reviews its tuition fees and charges annually. You will be required to pay the current fee that applies from the beginning of the next study period.

Additional Course Cost

The indicative additional course costs for this course are $1,000. <br>This is for the following items: <br> <br>• Prescribed textbooks across the duration of the course.

Tuition Assurance Requirements

Under the Higher Education Support Act 2003, Holmesglen Institute must meet tuition assurance requirements for persons, other than overseas students, who are enrolled in the higher education courses we offer in the event we cease to provide a course of study in which a student is enrolled.

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