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Bachelor of Business - Accounting

La Trobe University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M

Carefully co-designed with leading industry experts, our Bachelor of Business (Accounting) will teach you core skills across every aspect of business accounting, as well as communications, research, problem-solving and teamwork skills to boost your business credentials. Learn how to meet business needs and take on social challenges. You can also explore your interests through electives in a range of speciality areas, including digital business, finance and management. You may be able to apply for internships with leading organisations, enabling you to gain real-world experience, develop your professional networks and plan for career success. You'll learn: Financial and management accounting Recognise and apply the accounting principles that govern the preparation, presentation and communication of accounting information. Learn how to use accounting software to record business transactions.

Structure

Students will need to complete at least 360 credit points, at least 270 of which must be in La Trobe Business School subjects. In first year, students will take four business foundation subjects, one accounting discipline-specific subject and three elective subjects. The business foundation subjects, Business Foundations, Accounting and Finance for Business, Business Economics, and Business Analytics, will introduce students to business disciplines and work-ready skills. These skills will be enhanced in second and third year with subjects in Sustainability and Entrepreneurship, respectively. Students will also complete eight core accounting subjects over the degree. This flexible degree also allows students to take an additional eight-subject major, a couple of four-subject minors, including accounting minors not available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) degree, or a wide range of elective subjects.

Subjects

  • Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Business
  • Business economics
  • Business law
  • Financial accounting
  • Financial management
  • Financial planning
  • Human resource management
  • International business
  • International management
  • Macroeconomics
  • Management
  • Management accounting
  • Management information systems
  • Marketing
  • Sport management
  • Sustainable resource management
  • Taxation

Standard entry requirements

VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. International students must meet the academic and English language requirements of this course. NB: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Recognition

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

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