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Department of Accounting and Finance

Bachelor of Business Administration with Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Accounting

2010 Degree Information

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Course Type: Undergraduate
Campus: North Ryde
Included Degrees:

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Accounting
Key Features:

The BBA Degree is a popular general management degree designed for students who wish to pursue a career in business management whilst leaving open the option of further specialization. Uniquely among the degrees offered by the Faculty, the BBA is very broadly based, both in the scope of its core units and in the range and flexibility of choices of electives. Its strengths lie in its flexibility of business subject choice and its attachment to a wide range of double degree programs offered by the university.

This accelerated four year double-degree program allows students to complete the full BBA program together with a coherent study in accounting. This double-degree enables students to gain an in depth understanding on how businesses operate, and allows students to pursue and interest and gain necessary skills in the field of accounting.
Suitable for:

For those who want to gain a tertiary qualification in both business administration and accounting. This double degree is suitable for students who wish to gain a broad understanding of business administration whilst still pursuing an interest in developing accounting skills.
Accreditation:

The Bachelor of Commerce – Professional Accounting program of study provides an excellent foundation for a range of accounting-based careers. The professional accounting program is accredited by CPA Australia , the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) . This enables students on completion of the program to apply for Associate Membership (ASA) of CPA Australia, entry to the ICAA's Charted Accountant (CA) Program (provided the work related criterion is met) and Associate Membership (ANIA) of the NIA.
Major Employers:

  • Accounting and consulting firms
  • Auditors
  • Business analyst firms
  • Financial institutions
  • Forensic accounting firms
  • Government organisation
  • Merchant bankers
  • Stockbrokers
  • Superannuation advisers
Average Starting Salaries:

Accounting graduates can expect competitive salaries that compare well to salaries within other fields. According to Graduate Careers Australia 2008 in NSW, the average graduate accounting salary is $46,000. After a couple of years experience accountants can expect to earn around $60,000.
Career Opportunities:
  • Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Chartered accounting
  • Financial analysis
  • Forensic accounting
  • Futures trader
  • Government accounting
  • Investment management
  • Management consulting
  • Merchant banker
  • Public practice
  • Stockbroker
  • Superannuation
  • Strategic business adviser
  • Taxation

Requirements

Recommended Prior Knowledge:

HSC general mathematics is assumed knowledge
Work Experience:

No work experience required
UAC Code:

300282 CSP
2010 ATAR:

84.55
Domestic Students: How to apply Fee Information
International Students: How to apply Fee Information
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic english only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (Paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (Computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (Internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking

Course Details

Minimum Course Duration: 4 years full-time / equivalent part-time
Mode of study:
Administrative Enquiries:

Business and Economic Student Services (BESS)
Ph: 61 2 9850 8450
Fax: 61 2 9850 9958
Academic Enquiries:

Department of Business
Ph:  61 2 9850 8583 
Fax: 61 2 9850 6065
www.bus.mq.edu.au

Department of Accounting and Finance
Ph:   61 2 9850 8511  or  61 2 9850 8535         
Fax: 61 2 9850 8497
www.accg.mq.edu.au
Enquiries: Contact us for further information

What You Will Study

For more information and degree information, please refer to the 2010 Course Handbook .