Accounting/Finance
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Finance
Length
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course allows students to undertake complementary studies in accounting and finance. The accounting component offers subjects from career-specific areas, including accounting, auditing, business law and taxation while attaining professional accreditation as an accountant. The finance component is specifically designed to meet academic and vocational requirements for a career in the finance industry.
Course structure
Students complete compulsory and elective subjects, with a minimum of 450 credit points from subjects offered from the Faculty of Law and Management, and remaining credit points from six electives.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Accounting, business, finance, financial accounting, financial management, law(commercial), management, management accounting, taxation, auditing, banking, corporate finance, economics, international finance, investment and portfolio management, financial and estate planning, risk management.
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: 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
Completion accounting or finance facilitates an additional aggregate point per study to a maximum of 2 points. Performance in prerequisite studies and Business Studies (any) is also considered, along with Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria.
Selection
ATAR 72.05 (2011)
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 and Mathematics (any).
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Additional information
Honours is available to students who demonstrate exceptional merit in either or both degrees.
Career opportunities
Graduates may choose to work in accounting or finance arenas. Those interested in accounting can work in public accounting, specialising in auditing, investigative accounting, financial advising or taxation; and in the private sector in both large and small organisations, and in public and not-for-profit sectors. Graduates can also seek employment in management consulting and general business advisory areas.
The finance component provides options in corporate finance (mergers and acquisitions, for example), new issues, foreign exchange, securities portfolios, syndicated loans, and money marketing operations.
Professional recognition
The degree is accredited by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). Graduates are eligible for membership in either professional accounting body or other professional groups such as the National Institute of Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in London. An appropriate choice of subjects within the Bachelor of Finance can lead to professional accreditation with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.
Contact information
Faculty of Law and Management
Visit the Faculty website