Bachelor
Ready to start your rewarding career in finance? Study a Bachelor of Business with a Major in Accounting.
Accounting skills maximise your career opportunities. In the Accounting major, not only will you gain in-demand accounting knowledge, but you'll learn to help people and organisations reach their financial goals.
To kick-start your rewarding career in accounting, this course will equip you with key communication and analytical skills and experience in the latest financial management software such as Xero and Tableau. Your studies will focus on the impact of emerging technologies and sustainability on the accounting discipline, setting you up for success for work with organisations or individuals.
With this degree you'll gain the essentials that will prepare you for the workplace. Through an industry consulting project with a live client, you'll have the confidence to hit the ground running when you graduate. Swinburne Online Business students also benefit from guest speakers throughout their degree, with past speakers representing organisations including, NAB, Genesis Group and World Vision.
This course is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), and Certified Practising Accounts (CPA) Australia.
Please note: To be eligible for a CA/CPA students must complete the Law of Commerce (LAW20019) elective unit.
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.
Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills, or a suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result, will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.
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Help clients manage their finances and give expert advice on financial reporting, forecasting and analysis.
Financial AccountantTake the reins and run the accounting and financial activities of an organisation. Ensure reporting requirements are met and provide timely and accurate information to the management team.
Financial ControllerOversee the day-to-day operations of your finance department. Through a strong analytical lens, you'll lead the development and implementation of complex financial strategies.
Finance ManagerPlay a crucial role in supporting organisations to make informed financial decisions. You'll be able to find ways to improve profitability, a key aspect of financial leadership.
Management AccountantDrive the future of your organisation - you'll communicate your financial expertise to inform important decisions that will affect your company and its' growth.
BookkeeperIf you've got an eye for detail, you'll love working as a Bookkeeper. Maintain accurate financial records and create statements. You'll be involved in processing payroll, sending invoices and maintaining employee records.
Business AnalystIn this dynamic role, you'll use data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to key stakeholders.
ManagerOversee every aspect of your business - from finance, people, data, distribution, sales and growth - you'll be part of it all. You'll set goals, make change and enjoy working with people.