Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Duration: 3 years full-time/6 years part-time
Delivery: On campus
Credit points: 144 credit points (24 units of 6 credit points each)
CRICOS CODE: 106164K
Available to: Domestic (FEE-HELP)/International
IELTS: 6.0 with no band less than 6.0
AQF: Level 7
Tuition Fee: International students: $8,333 semester/$50,000 in total, Domestic (FEE-HELP)
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Course overview
The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is an undergraduate qualification comprising discipline and professional studies.
Undertake eight units per year (four units per semester and six credit points per unit) across the duration of the degree. Students complete core units and select electives from across management and entrepreneurship.
Reasons to study this program:
- Development of both knowledge and skills to be an ethical and responsible accounting professional
- A breadth of electives in management and entrepreneurship to choose from
- Authentic curriculum where lessons can be immediately applied
- Study alongside students from other cultures
Year 1: Setting the Context for becoming a Professional Accountant
In Year 1, students are first introduced to the principles of accounting and management, especially the technical skills required to prepare financial statements. Other business-related disciplines include economics and business law, which set the framework for good business practice in commerce.
The unique learning experience with Excelsia University College will also be introduced as students are required to study two Integrative Studies units: Life Calling and Purpose and Reading and Applying the Christian Story.
Year 2: Specialisation in Accounting
In Year 2, students will advance their knowledge in accounting and business by studying specialised fields such as Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and Taxation Law. They will broaden their business skills by learning finance in business and the technological advancements driven by innovative business information systems.
To allow students to become all-rounder professionals, they have to choose two electives from a range of related business subjects such as: Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Organisational Behaviour, Project Management, Family Business Management, and Social Entrepreneurship.
Year 3: Becoming a Responsible and Accountable Professional
In Year 3, Excelsia will focus on developing accounting students to be responsible and accountable professionals by introducing courses such as Audit and Assurance, Ethics and Corporate Governance, and Current Issues in Accounting. In addition, students will further develop their technical accounting skills by learning more complex accounting processes such as preparation of cashflow statements and business forecasts.
Alternate electives such as Organisational Change and Development, Supply Chain and Operations Management, Services Marketing, and Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation are also on offer.
Where this will take me
Graduates of the Bachelor in Business (Accounting) may find entry level employment as an accountant, business analyst, auditor, financial advisor and taxation consultant among other career paths.
Upon graduation, such prospective students will have acquired a mix of a broad range of business/accounting knowledge and skills, and more specialist capabilities that will equip them to be innovative, effective and ethical.
Course program
First Year
Accounting Principles
This unit introduces accounting with a focus on the following:
- accounting equation
- terms and definitions.
Economics for Managers
This unit covers basic economic theories to assist managers to make sound decisions. A broad view on macro-economics will be discussed including economical tools such as supply and demand curves.Management Principles
This unit provides a good overview of general management by introducing the various tools and theoretical principles used to make sound decisions.Formation 1
The formation units of study recognise that the spiritual, emotional and professional development of a person are closely interlinked. This unit allows students to explore their personal world view and cultural context as well as understand the context of Christianity and the Bible within Western culture.Introduction to Business Law
This unit provides an introduction to various Australian laws and regulations that govern the business world, e.g. the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).Financial Accounting
This unit focuses on the aspects of financial accounting, from accounts payable and accounts receivable to preparation of financial statements.Business Data Analysis
This unit introduces all the key tools and formulae to analyse a range of business data and information for effective decision-making.Business Finance
This unit will provide students with a good understanding of how companies fund their operations, whether through equity finance (shares) or debt finance (loans).Second Year
Management Accounting
This unit provides students with a good overview of internal accounting processes as required by senior executives and management. Some of the tools learned are budgeting, cost accounting and activity-based costing.Company Law
This unit extends a student’s knowledge from a basic understanding of the Australian business laws to a more detailed study on various regulations on a company such as contract law, tort, and director duties.Formation 2
This unit provides students with an introduction to a resilience model for spiritual and holistic wellbeing. In the development of mature identity, it explores an ethical approach to current issues and character formation, and encourages the student to explore the integration of these into the professional context.Business Information Systems
This unit explores the dynamic of technological advancement in the digital world and how that affects the business in data and information management.
There is special focus on internal control using the five components of the Committee of Sponsoring Organization (COSO) of the Treadway Commission frameworks.
Financial Analysis
Extending their learning from business data analysis, students will be given a range of financial analytical tools to examine financial reports for making sound business decisions.
Taxation
Taxation is an important skill for students to learn to become a professional accountant. In this unit, students will learn the basic calculations of various Australian tax regulations including the underlying theories and governing laws.Electives (Second Year)
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management
- Marketing Communications
- Organisational Behaviour
- Project Management
- Cross-Cultural Management
- Management of Small to Medium Enterprises
- Family Business Management
Third Year
Audit and Assurance
Audit is an integral part of accounting as financial statements of large and listed companies must be reviewed by an auditor. Students will be required to learn all the key concepts with regards to auditing, assurance and associated risk management.Ethics and Corporate Governance
Students are introduced to the importance of being ethical and professional in the discharge of their accounting work. Topics covered include:- Corporate and social responsibility
- Sustainable accounting
- Fraud detection
- Internal control
Advanced Financial Accounting
Students will advance their skills in financial accounting by learning complex issues such as:- Lease accounting
- Intangible assets
- Earnings per share
- Positive accounting theories
Advanced Taxation
Students will advance their skills in taxation by learning complex issues such as:- Capital gains tax
- Goods and services tax
- Dividend and calculation of franking credits
- Withholding tax
Advanced Management Accounting
Students will advance their skills in management accounting by learning complex issues such as:- Transfer pricing
- Dashboard reporting
- Balanced scorecard
- Performance management
- Strategic alignment
Current Issues in Accounting (Capstone)
Students will keep up-to-date on all accounting related issues that are affecting specific industries or the business world at large.
Current developments on accounting standards (e.g. lease) will also be discussed and explored.
Electives (Third Year)
- Employment Relations
- Performance Management
- Marketing Research
- Services Marketing
- Organisational Change and Development
- Supply Chain and Operations Management
- Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
- Social Entrepreneurship
Summary of Assessment Strategies
Assessment practices/expectations
- Case studies
- Essays
- Exams
- Individual reflections
- Group presentations
- Group essays
- Quizzes
- Accounting system-based assessment (using an accounting system to complete accounting tasks)
Entry Requirements
Educational Prerequisites
In order to be admitted into the Bachelor of Management and Entrepreneurship, Applicants will be required to provide evidence of completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate or its interstate or overseas equivalent.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide: certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least one year, were conducted in the English language; or evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.
For test score equivalencies for alternative tests visit the International Students page.
Applicants with Higher Education
Applicants who have completed a higher education qualification (associate degree, bachelor degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma) in any discipline are be eligible for admission.
Applicants with Vet or Tafe Studies
Applicants who have completed senior secondary studies or equivalent qualification with a vocational education training (VET) or TAFE provider within the last two years are eligible for admission.
Applicants with Work and Experience
Applicants who do not have a NSW Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) or completed their secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken or completed vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then can apply for admission using work and life experience.
‘Experience’ could include a combination of factors which demonstrate readiness for higher education, including mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience.
For more information please visit the Future Students information page.
Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If the applicant is successful they will be issued an offer letter and a written agreement. Students will need to respond to the offer within 6 weeks. This is done online and a confirmation will be emailed back to the applicant. At this point, applicants are welcome to apply for Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you are eligible for credit or RPL, you may be exempt from completing some units and you may be able to finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
Please refer to the Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy reference.
Download the Student Selection and Admission Policy and Procedure.
Step 1. Complete your application online
If you are studying at an Australian high school, completing the HSC, you are eligible to apply.
Step 2. Showcase your talents
You’ll be given an opportunity to showcase your talents by attending an audition (Music or Drama) or Interview (Screen Production), so get your application in early!
Step 3. If shortlisted, attend online session
You’ll receive an invitation within two weeks if you succeed in your submission. We are looking forward to seeing you at our online session.
Step 4. Have peace of mind and focus on your exams
We will contact students once receiving their application offering suggestions on how they can audition by uploading performances and/or portfolios online. This may look different for each student and our Student Advisors will do their best to help facilitate alternatives that best suit each student’s unique situation.
The Experience
| Applicant background | Number of students | Student Percentages |
|---|---|---|
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A higher education award course (Australian or overseas equivalent; complete or incomplete) |
2 |
50 |
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Recent secondary education was undertaken (whether undertaken at school, VET or another Australian or overseas provider) – only other criteria, ATAR not considered |
2 |
50 |
|
All students |
4 |
100 |
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