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The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) course provides you with strong foundation skills and technical knowledge required to successfully enter the workforce as an accountant. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with a specialist understanding of accounting and its associated business fields.

A rewarding career – professionally and financially – awaits you upon completion of your Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at Stott’s College.

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) course at Stott’s College is designed to provide you with an accounting specialisation in a broader business context, ensuring you can work in a number of roles in different organisations or manage your own business. The course will also allow successful graduates to become eligible for membership of CPA – Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ), and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

Using both theoretical and practical examples, you will be taught the skills to be adaptable and proactive in the rapidly changing world of commerce.

You will gain a comprehensive knowledge in a broad range of areas including in business, ethics and corporate social responsibility, management, law, marketing, and specialised areas in accounting and business decision-making, management accounting, auditing, taxation, information technology and business statistics.

Upon completion of the course, you will have the ability to analyse and reflect on the role of accounting processes and principles, finance, financial reporting and planning in businesses and corporations. As a result, you can move directly into a career as an accountant either as an employee or a small business owner; or go on to further study at post-graduate level.

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is a fully accredited Australian higher education course completed over a three-year period.  The course will be delivered through teacher-led classroom delivery in the form of lectures and tutorials. Most units require students to attend a two-hour lecture and a one-hour tutorial.

The five bands of core knowledge in this course are:

Accounting and Finance

Understanding finance is central to the role of successful managers and entrepreneurs, and the major in accounting provides a thorough understanding of the role of accounting processes and principles, finance, financial reporting and planning in business and corporations. The eight accounting subjects cover basic accounting and business decision-making processes through to the more specialised accounting for taxation and auditing and assurance. You will also be exposed to the analysis of the principles and practices of corporate finance as well as contemporary finance issues and challenges and the importance of ethics and corporate social responsibility.

Management

The management units are designed to give you a thorough understanding of the role of management in the operation of a business. Topics which will be covered include the four functions of management, strategic management and planning tools and techniques, change management and leadership theories. You will be able to further develop their understanding of strategic management by analysing the context of strategy, internal and external environmental scanning, strategy formulation and issues relating to the implementation of strategy.

Marketing

The marketing units expose you to broad theories of marketing as well as practical knowledge about the design and implementation of marketing strategies. They cover in detail topics such as the functions of marketing within a business, elements of marketing mix and ethics and social responsibility factors relevant to marketing practices. Ultimately, you will be able to develop an awareness of the strategic planning role of marketing in creating sustainable competitive advantage.

Law

The law units provide you with the knowledge of the legal environment in which business operates. You will gain knowledge on the legal principles of contract and tort law, and the main business organisational structures and their relative advantages or disadvantages. In addition, company law contains topics such as directors’ duties, member’s rights and remedies, fundraising options, shareholding and corporate liability.

Human Resource Management (HRM)

You will learn the different HRM concepts and practices and the mechanism for translating business strategies into the operational aspects of HRM. You will also gain knowledge on relevant legal frameworks, including Occupational Health and Safety, the changing industrial relations system in Australia, as well as strategic HRM and the role of training and evaluation of performance as a function in the growth of a business.

Understanding finance is central to the role of successful managers and entrepreneurs, and the major in accounting provides a thorough understanding of the role of accounting processes and principles, finance, financial reporting and planning in business and corporations. The eight accounting subjects cover basic accounting and business decision-making processes through to the more specialised Accounting for Taxation and Auditing and Assurance.

To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Business (Accounting), you must acquire 24 units (360 credit points consisting of 14 core units, 7 major units and 3 electives) as well as complete 1 compulsory (non-credit) study skills unit as prescribed below:

ACC103 Accounting and Business Decisions 1
ACC302 Corporate Finance
BIS101 Business Information Systems
COM101 Business Communication
ECO201 Foundations of Economics
HRM101 Introduction to Human Resource Management
LAW101 Fundamentals of Law
LAW202 Company Law
MAN101 Introduction to Management
MAN204 Organisational Behaviour
MAN301 Strategic Management
MAN302 Preparation of the Business Plan
MRK101 Introduction to Marketing
PFM201 Principles of Financial Management
STU101 Study Skills (non-credit)

and a major stream of 7 units (105 credit points) and 3 elective units (45 credit points)

ACC104 Accounting and Business Decisions 2
ACC202 Management Accounting
ACC203 Accounting Information Systems
ACC301 Corporate Accounting
ACC303 Taxation
ACC304 Auditing and Assurance
BST201 Business Statistics

and 3 elective units (45 credit points)

The course has been carefully designed to allow you to incrementally develop knowledge and skills. More introductory features are covered in earlier stages of the course and there is an appropriate sequence of units which lead towards achievement of more advanced features in later stages.

The following table indicates the suggested sequence of units studied as well as relevant pre-requisites.

The course consists of 14 core units, 7 major units stream and 3 elective units.

You will study 4 units per semester.  Each unit consists of a 3 hour teaching block and you will  also undertake 7 hours of personal study per unit per week.  The number of days per week depends on your timetable and it is most likely to be some part of 2 – 3 days per week. 

FOR ENTRY INTO FIRST YEAR

Completed Year 12 or equivalent.  The minimum age is 18 years old.

International students must also demonstrate that they have English language ability equivalent to IELTS  6.0 (Academic).

Competency to IELTS 6.0 means that the student has documentary evidence of having completed an IELTS exam at an official IELTS testing centre or an equivalent recognised English language test, within the previous twelve months of the student’s proposed start date for the Bachelor programs and that the student was given an overall score of 6 with no single band lower than 5.5 (see policy – International Student Admission Policy).

Applying for Credit Transfer:

If you have completed prior tertiary studies, you may be eligible for some credit exemptions. For further information, please refer to our Awarding of Credit Policy.

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Analyse and reflect on the role of accounting processes and principles, finance, financial reporting and planning in businesses and corporations.

2. Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts.

3. Exhibit professional judgment in the selection and use of common business tools to support decision-making and project management in a general business context.

4. Critically review and adapt business theories in analysing contemporary business problems in a variety of domestic and international contexts whilst appreciating the value of intercultural settings.

5. Evaluate priorities and articulate key issues in complex business problems.

6. Develop an appreciation for the legal framework in which organisations and communities operate.

7. Communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience.

8. Work collaboratively in diverse groups.

9. Build on and continuously develop the ability to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies.

Graduates may wish to seek employment in a wide range of fields such as accounting, business analysis, commercial law, communications, entrepreneurship, event management, finance, human resources, international business, management, marketing, public relations or tourism. The following are some of the career opportunities for graduates from this course:

Accounts Officer
Tax Accountant
Financial Accountant
Management Accountant
Project Manager
General Manager
Operations Manager
Account Manager
Office Manager
Business Manager
Branch Manager
Human Resource Manager
Administration Manager
Executive Manager
Department Manager
Small business owner
Entrepreneur

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Please send an inquiry to study@ae.edu.au.

Tuition Fee: $2,250 per unit x 24 units
Administration Fee: $200
Materials Fee: N/A

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The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) course provides you with strong foundation skills and technical knowledge required to successfully enter the workforce as an accountant. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with a specialist understanding of accounting and its associated business fields.

A rewarding career – professionally and financially – awaits you upon completion of your Bachelor of Business at Stott’s College.

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) course at Stott’s College is designed to provide you with an accounting specialisation in a broader business context, ensuring you can work in a number of roles in different organisations or manage your own business. The course will also allow successful graduates to become eligible for membership of CPA – Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ), and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

Using both theoretical and practical examples, you will be taught the skills to be adaptable and proactive in the rapidly changing world of commerce.

You will gain a comprehensive knowledge in a broad range of areas including in business, ethics and corporate social responsibility, management, law, marketing, and specialised areas in accounting and business decision-making, management accounting, auditing, taxation, information technology and business statistics.

Upon completion of the course, you will have the ability to analyse and reflect on the role of accounting processes and principles, finance, financial reporting and planning in businesses and corporations. As a result, you can move directly into a career as an accountant either as an employee or a small business owner; or go on to further study at post-graduate level.

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is a fully accredited Australian higher education course completed over a three-year period.  The course will be delivered through teacher-led classroom delivery in the form of lectures and tutorials. Most units require students to attend a two-hour lecture and a one-hour tutorial.

The five bands of core knowledge in this course are:

Accounting and Finance

Understanding finance is central to the role of successful managers and entrepreneurs, and the major in accounting provides a thorough understanding of the role of accounting processes and principles, finance, financial reporting and planning in business and corporations. The eight accounting subjects cover basic accounting and business decision-making processes through to the more specialised accounting for taxation and auditing and assurance. You will also be exposed to the analysis of the principles and practices of corporate finance as well as contemporary finance issues and challenges and the importance of ethics and corporate social responsibility.

Management

The management units are designed to give you a thorough understanding of the role of management in the operation of a business. Topics which will be covered include the four functions of management, strategic management and planning tools and techniques, change management and leadership theories. You will be able to further develop their understanding of strategic management by analysing the context of strategy, internal and external environmental scanning, strategy formulation and issues relating to the implementation of strategy.

Marketing

The marketing units expose you to broad theories of marketing as well as practical knowledge about the design and implementation of marketing strategies. They cover in detail topics such as the functions of marketing within a business, elements of marketing mix and ethics and social responsibility factors relevant to marketing practices. Ultimately, you will be able to develop an awareness of the strategic planning role of marketing in creating sustainable competitive advantage.

Law

The law units provide you with the knowledge of the legal environment in which business operates. You will gain knowledge on the legal principles of contract and tort law, and the main business organisational structures and their relative advantages or disadvantages. In addition, company law contains topics such as directors’ duties, member’s rights and remedies, fundraising options, shareholding and corporate liability.

Human Resource Management (HRM)

You will learn the different HRM concepts and practices and the mechanism for translating business strategies into the operational aspects of HRM. You will also gain knowledge on relevant legal frameworks, including Occupational Health and Safety, the changing industrial relations system in Australia, as well as strategic HRM and the role of training and evaluation of performance as a function in the growth of a business.

Understanding finance is central to the role of successful managers and entrepreneurs, and the major in accounting provides a thorough understanding of the role of accounting processes and principles, finance, financial reporting and planning in business and corporations. The eight accounting subjects cover basic accounting and business decision-making processes through to the more specialised Accounting for Taxation and Auditing and Assurance.

To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Business (Accounting), you must acquire 24 units (360 credit points consisting of 14 core units, 7 major units and 3 electives) as well as complete 1 compulsory (non-credit) study skills unit as prescribed below:

ACC103 Accounting and Business Decisions 1
ACC302 Corporate Finance
BIS101 Business Information Systems
COM101 Business Communication
ECO201 Foundations of Economics
HRM101 Introduction to Human Resource Management
LAW101 Fundamentals of Law
LAW202 Company Law
MAN101 Introduction to Management
MAN204 Organisational Behaviour
MAN301 Strategic Management
MAN302 Preparation of the Business Plan
MRK101 Introduction to Marketing
PFM201 Principles of Financial Management
STU101 Study Skills (non-credit)

and a major stream of 7 units (105 credit points) and 3 elective units (45 credit points)

ACC104 Accounting and Business Decisions 2
ACC202 Management Accounting
ACC203 Accounting Information Systems
ACC301 Corporate Accounting
ACC303 Taxation
ACC304 Auditing and Assurance
BST201 Business Statistics

and 3 elective units (45 credit points)

The course has been carefully designed to allow you to incrementally develop knowledge and skills. More introductory features are covered in earlier stages of the course and there is an appropriate sequence of units which lead towards achievement of more advanced features in later stages.

The following table indicates the suggested sequence of units studied as well as relevant pre-requisites.

The course consists of 14 core units, 7 major units stream and 3 elective units.

You will study 4 units per semester.  Each unit consists of a 3 hour teaching block and you will  also undertake 7 hours of personal study per unit per week.  The number of days per week depends on your timetable and it is most likely to be some part of 2 – 3 days per week. 

1. Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 3 years)

Applicants who have recently completed their secondary education and meet the following criteria can apply for entry into this program.

Admission Criteria

Evidence of successful completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education to Year 12 or equivalent*, including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English and an ATAR of 68.

*This includes all Commonwealth, State and Territory final year secondary school certificates of education as well as an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Students who have completed their secondary education overseas, which are equivalent to an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, will be assessed for their suitability for the program on a case-by-case basis.

Special admission program*

Our special admission program covers a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration.

2. Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET/TAFE) Study

Applicants with previous VET study who meet the following criteria can apply for entry into this program.

Admission Criteria

Full or partial completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent) in any discipline.

OR:

Full completion of a Certificate IV in a related discipline.

Special admission program*

Our special admission program covers a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration.

Applying for Credit Transfer

If you have completed prior tertiary studies, you may be eligible for some credit exemptions. For further information, please refer to our Awarding of Credit Policy.

3. Applicants with Higher Education Study

Applicants whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course and who meet the following criteria can apply for entry into this program.

Admission Criteria

Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).

OR:

Completion of two units of Higher Education studies.

OR:

Completion of a bridging or enabling course, for example, Foundation course or equivalent.

Special admission program*

Our special admission program covers a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration.

Applying for Credit Transfer

If you have completed prior tertiary studies, you may be eligible for some credit exemptions. For further information, please refer to our Awarding of Credit Policy.

4. Applicants with Work & Life Experience

Applicants who have left secondary school more than three years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then can also apply for entry based on other evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent, for example relevant work or life experience.

Admission criteria

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Business or similar.

OR:

Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.

PLUS:

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

Special admission program*

Our special admission program covers a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration.

Applying for Credit Transfer

If you have completed prior tertiary studies, you may be eligible for some credit exemptions. For further information, please refer to our Awarding of Credit Policy.

*Special Admission

Applicants who fall under the following categories can discuss their admission and course options with the admission team prior to applying. Each application will be assessed on its merits and the applicant’s capacity to successfully complete the course will be carefully considered in this assessment. The categories include, recognition as an Indigenous Australian, applicants whose school or home location is in rural or isolated areas, applicants with non-English speaking background, applicants with difficult living circumstances that have impacted their preparation for post-secondary study, applicants with disadvantaged financial background and applicants with disability or medical condition affecting their education.

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Analyse and reflect on the role of accounting processes and principles, finance, financial reporting and planning in businesses and corporations.

2. Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts.

3. Exhibit professional judgment in the selection and use of common business tools to support decision-making and project management in a general business context.

4. Critically review and adapt business theories in analysing contemporary business problems in a variety of domestic and international contexts whilst appreciating the value of intercultural settings.

5. Evaluate priorities and articulate key issues in complex business problems.

6. Develop an appreciation for the legal framework in which organisations and communities operate.

7. Communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience.

8. Work collaboratively in diverse groups.

9. Build on and continuously develop the ability to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies.

Graduates may wish to seek employment in a wide range of fields such as accounting, business analysis, commercial law, communications, entrepreneurship, event management, finance, human resources, international business, management, marketing, public relations or tourism. The following are some of the career opportunities for graduates from this course:

Accounts Officer
Tax Accountant
Financial Accountant
Management Accountant
Project Manager
General Manager
Operations Manager
Account Manager
Office Manager
Business Manager
Branch Manager
Human Resource Manager
Administration Manager
Executive Manager
Department Manager
Small business owner
Entrepreneur

View all dates here.

Please send an inquiry to hello@ae.edu.au.

Tuition Fee: $1,750 per unit x 24 units
Administration Fee: $200
Materials Fee: N/A

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