Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

Key Facts

Course Description

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) prepares students for a career in accounting and related financial aspects of business.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is accredited by CPA Australia (CPAA), Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the Association of Certified chartered Accountants (ACCA) in the UK and the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency:

International Student Duration

The CRICOS-registered duration is 156 weeks or 3 years of full-time study (6 semesters). Please note the part-time mode is not available to a holder of a student visa who is not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or who is not an Australian permanent resident, or who is a temporary resident of Australia.

Domestic Student Duration

For domestic students, the course is 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time.

Course Structure

Total Credit Points: 144

Device Specifications

Delivery Method

Assessment Methods

The Institute uses authentic assessment principles that may include practical exercises, case studies, presentations, reports, online simulations, essays, and examinations. These may include being done under invigilation.

Careers

Exit Outcomes

To obtain a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), candidates are required to successfully complete all 24 units. Not all units are offered each semester. If you complete the 8 100 level units with the Institute (either at the Institute or with Advanced Standing that does not exceed 4 of the 100 level units), you will be eligible to obtain a Diploma of Business.

Career Outcomes

Successful completion of the BBus(Acc) meets the criteria to apply to ACCA, CAANZ, and CPA Australia to join and undertake their professional programs for full membership.

Accountants are no longer people who just do bookkeeping and tax returns. They are advisors in a wide range of areas that impact on business and individuals, such as business development, financing, property investment, self-managed superannuation, taxation, and wealth creation.

Entry Requirements

• Successful completion of an Australian senior secondary qualification (or recognised equivalent) with the equivalent of a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 60 and
  • NSW (or equivalent) Band 4 Standard English; and
  • NSW (or equivalent) Band 3 Advanced Mathematics; or
  • NSW (or equivalent) Band 4 Standard 2 Mathematics.
• An equivalent secondary qualification overseas that also meets the mathematics requirement above; or
• An accredited Tertiary Preparation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by an accredited Australian provider that also meets the mathematics requirement above; or
• One year of completed accredited full-time study at a registered institution of tertiary education at AQF level 5 or above that also meets the mathematics requirement above.

International Students

• Students who have not completed an Australian Year 12 qualification may be admitted into the program through the flexible entry mode.
  • An equivalent secondary qualification overseas; or
  • An accredited Tertiary Preparation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by an Australian university; or
  • One year of successful full-time study in an accredited course at a university or other higher education provider; or
  • Admission to candidature for an undergraduate degree at an Australian university

Special/Alternative Admission Arrangements

Applicants who are 21 years of age or over who have not completed Year 12, or its equivalent may gain entry to a course by addressing one of the following entry requirements:

1. Successful completion of a Special Tertiary Admissions Test administered by a tertiary admissions centre; or
2. Submission of a portfolio of prior and current academic and professional work; or

Applicants applying under special admission categories will be required to attend an interview with the Dean to assess the applicant’s capacity for higher education studies. The applicant should submit a portfolio of prior and current academic and professional work prior to the interview to assist in the assessment process.

The criteria used by the Dean when approving applicants for admission into a course under special or alternative admission arrangements include:

• capacity to pursue tertiary studies;
• motivation to pursue tertiary studies in the discipline of the chosen course;
• demonstrated potential for academic studies based on the applicant’s portfolio;
• relevant professional and industry experience; and
• specific consideration of access issues for ATSI’s.

Language proficiency

• IELTS Academic: 6.0 with no band less than 6.0; or
• TOEFL: 575 or better; or
• TOEFL IBT (International Benchmark Test): 91 or better; or
• TOEFL CBT (Computer Based Test): 235 or better; or
• Academic PTE (Pearson Test of English): 50 or better; or
• Cambridge English: CAE and CPE (from 2015): 176 or better; or
• General Certificate of Education (GCE): A Levels with a C or better in English; or
• KITE: all bands B2 with a result greater than 450 in each band; or
• Duolingo: overall 115 with no band less than 110.

English Language Test results are valid for two years from the date of the results up to the date of commencement at the Institute. The most recent test supersedes ALL previous tests.

Attendance Requirements

The Institute has enforceable requirements in relation to attendance. Further details are provided at Item 20 of the Terms and Conditions.

Advance Standing

Granting credit for prior learning ensures that students commence study at a level that appropriately recognises their prior learning experiences and are not required to repeat equivalent learning successfully undertaken in another context. Process for applying for Advance Standing (credit) can be found in the Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedure

How to Apply

How to Apply

Fees

Domestic Students: 
You are a domestic student if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or Australian humanitarian visa holder. Your course will be a full Fee-paying place. This is noted in the Letter of Offer. You can also find the annual course cost on our Courses and Fees page or on the web page for your course under fees are based on a standard full-time study load and duration. Your course fees and duration may vary if you have applied for and been granted Advanced Standing. Tuition fees may increase during your studies. Students are advised in advance of any increase in tuition fees being implemented. 

Full Fee-Paying Places: 
A full fee-paying place is where you pay the full (unsubsidised) tuition fee for your course. Eligible students can defer the payment of their tuition fees through the FEE-HELP scheme. 

International Students: 
If you’re an international student, you can find the annual course cost in Australian dollars (AUD$) on our  Courses and Fees page or on the web page for your course under fees are based on a standard full-time study load and duration. Your course fees and duration may vary if you have applied for and been granted Advanced Standing. Tuition fees may increase during your studies. Students are advised in advance of any increase in tuition fees being implemented. 

Further Information

For further information please contact:
Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd
CRICOS: 03535M
TEQSA provider number: PRV14049
ABN: 34 145 333 795

Head office and postal address:
Level G, 98–104 Goulburn Street, Sydney NSW 2000
107 George St, Parramatta NSW 2150
363 King Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003
Level 1, West, 237 Ryrie Street, Geelong VIC 3220

Phone: +61 (2) 8319 8202
Email: info@pia.edu.au