Bachelor of Business (Accounting)/Bachelor of Computing


General information

Caulfield and Peninsula campuses
Full-time or part-time, day or evening
Course codes: 0406, 1197, 1198
Course coordinators: Dr Geoff Speight (Caulfield) and Mr Peter Krueger (Peninsula)
Course adviser, computing subjects - Caulfield: Ms Dianne Hagan
Course adviser, computing subjects - Peninsula: Dr Des Casey

Introduction

The double degree Bachelor of Business (Accounting)/Bachelor of Computing is of four years duration if taken full-time. The course combines the disciplines of accounting and commercially oriented computing. It provides a sound accounting and computing basis that will enable graduates to deal with any form of accounting and business activity, particularly the application of computerised accounting and financial systems. Career opportunities for graduates lie in public accounting, providing specialised services such as taxation, auditing, general accounting and management consultancy. Computing professionals with accounting knowledge can commence careers as systems analysts, systems designers, computer programmers, applications programmers or systems programmers in progressing into more senior technical or management roles. The industry and commerce and government sectors also offer many opportunities for graduates with cross disciplinary training. Accountants who can take advantage of the latest data processing, information processing and decision support systems are well equipped to respond to the changing needs of managers who use the information for decision making purposes.
The course qualifies students for membership of the professional accounting and computing associations (ASCPA, ICAA and ACS) subject to completion of each association's requirements for full membership.
Classes are available during the day and evening at Caulfield campus, or day at Peninsula campus. Students are enrolled at one campus, but can take subjects from the other campus if approved by the course coordinators. Various computing subjects are available during summer semester, enabling earlier degree completion.

Entry requirements

Australian residents entering from VCE require a grade average of C in both English and a mathematics and an average of D in any two other VCE studies. Mature-age and TAFE or comparable qualification entry categories are also available.
Members of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators or members of any other approved professional accounting body can apply for entry with advanced standing. Holders of a recognised Certificate of Business Studies, an Associate Diploma in Accounting from a TAFE college can also apply for credit for work done elsewhere.

Course structure

In the first year, the compulsory subjects are software development, computer technology and information systems, accounting and business law. In later years the major areas of study in business include financial accounting and management accounting, law, economics and management. In second year students choose a major from software development, computer technology or information systems, and complete the major and corequisite subjects over the next two years of the course. Caulfield and Peninsula campuses offer different computing majors

First year
First semester

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Second semester

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Second year
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Second semester

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Third year
First semester

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Second semester

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Fourth year
First semester
Second semester

Business electives can be chosen from the Department of Accounting and Finance or any department within the university, providing that they are the appropriate level and the prerequisites are met. If from outside the faculty, the elective must be approved by the course coordinator. Computing electives normally relate to the chosen stream of study.

Further information

This course is administered by the Faculty of Business and Economics. For details of the course structure and subjects, students should refer to the 1999 Business and Economics handbook or contact the faculty. Application procedures are detailed in 'Information for students' in this handbook.
Subjects offered at Peninsula are currently under review. Alternative subjects may be offered for those listed above. Please direct your inquiries to Peninsula School of Computing and Information Technology on (03) 9904 4650.