Computer Science/Accounting
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Computer Science/Bachelor of Accounting
Length
4.5 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course is designed to meet an industry demand for a combination of technical skills in computer science and financial and business skills, which allows highly flexible career choices. It includes opportunities for industry-based project work, advanced studies in accounting, and a choice of streams in computer science, such as software engineering, data engineering, artificial intelligence or network engineering.
Course structure
First-year studies include computer science, mathematics, object-oriented programming in Java and C++, and accounting and management. Later-year studies cover databases, computer systems architecture and design, algorithms and data structures, economics, business law, and financial accounting.
Students can specialise in artificial intelligence, data engineering, computer networks or software engineering. In third year students can undertake an industry-based software engineering project. Students can also take subjects from other disciplines such as arts, business, and science.
Contact hours
30 hours a week (average) in first year
Subject details
Major areas of study
Computer programming, computer networks, games technology, accounting, information management, commerce, computer information systems, computer science, computer technology, electronic commerce, information science/systems, information technology, mathematics, auditing, business law, taxation, financial management, management.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
22 710
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesSelection
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTM Foundation Studies - 75
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - NA (guaranteed entry - Year 12 applicants only. Applicants with an ATAR of 80 or more will be made a first round offer. Applicants whose ATAR is below 80 will be considered.
International Baccalaureate - 27
GCE A Levels - 9
Hong Kong A Levels - 7
HKDSE - 8,4
Sri Lankan A Levels - BBB
STPM - 8.67
MICSS (UEC) - 5A 1B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 75
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4
Sweden Slutbetyg - VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 80
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.5
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.2
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Prerequisites
Mathematics determined to be equivalent to the Australian VCE Units 3 & 4 with a minimum score of 25 in Mathematical Methods (either) or 20 in Specialist Mathematics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information
Students without an appropriate computer science background may be required to commence three weeks early than the semester start dates to undertake accelerated first year computer science subjects.
Career opportunities
Graduates are employed in commercial systems development, information systems management, financial analysis, and in general management in science and technology-related fields. They may also work at applying modern IT techniques in the commercial sector, including banking and finance. Computer science or accounting consultancy work, teaching, and professional practice are other areas in which graduates of this program find jobs.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the Bachelor of Computer Science are eligible for professional membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
The Bachelor of Accounting has been accredited by both CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). Graduates are eligible for membership with either professional accounting body, or with other professional groups such as the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).