Accounting
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Accounting
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This professional accounting qualification addresses career-specific disciplines, including accounting, auditing, finance, business law and taxation.
In addition to fulfilling requirements for membership in key professional accounting organisations, students can select advanced subjects in management, marketing, finance and economics.
Course structure
Students usually complete subjects worth 120 credit points at each year level; this is mandatory at third-year level (with at least 90 credit points from subjects offered by the School of Accounting). Overall, students must complete 285 credit points via subjects offered by the Faculty of Law and Management.
All students graduate with an accounting major; structure also allows for an additional optional eight-subject major or four-subject minor.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Business law, commercial law, financial management, auditing, taxation, microeconomics, macroeconomics, management information systems, business communications, financial accounting, management accounting, sustainability, finance, management, accounting, business, commerce, statistics.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply through VTAC for first-semester entry, or to the University for Mid-Year Entry (visit www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/midyear).
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
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-undergraduatesMiddle Band
Performance in prerequisite studies is considered, together with SEAS) criteria. Aregional bonus may apply.
Selection
Melbourne (2011): ATAR 70.15
Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates may choose to work in the public accounting area, specialising in auditing, investigative accounting, financial advising or taxation. They may also find opportunities in the private sector in large and small organisations, and in the public and not-for-profit sectors.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). Graduates are also eligible for membership of other professional groups such as National Institute of Accountants (NIA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).