Course
code: 0315 Course abbreviation: BBus(Acc) Course coordinator: Mr John Rice
The following describes the new course structure, introduced for the first time
in 2000 Continuing students enrolled in the old structure should refer to the
2000 university handbook
The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) course is designed to provide graduates
with high-level skills in both the specialised field of accounting and the
general field of business management. Graduates will be capable of pursuing
careers in professional accounting and a wide range of business fields.
The course blends a conceptual theoretical framework with practical
applications and covers basic discipline material through to more specialised
accounting strand requirements. Graduates will be well equipped to seek
employment in both private and public-sector enterprises.
A study score of at least 25 in English (any) and in mathematics (any) at units 3 and 4 level, and a study score of at least 20 in any two other VCE studies.
Applicants may also satisfy entrance requirements with qualifications equivalent to VCE, eg TAFE qualifications (the first year of a TAFE diploma or equivalent TAFE qualification) or comparable Year 12 qualifications, including International Baccalaureate, or other approved tertiary study.
Students who have not successfully completed VCE or equivalent may satisfy entrance requirements by completing at least two Monash non-award single subject or open learning (OLA) subjects. Further information is contained in the booklet ´Retu5ning to study at Monash' which is available from the Prospective Students Office, telephone (03) 9905 1320.
Fees will depend upon the student's residency status. Local residents will be liable for the fees set by the government under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) or on a full-fee-payment basis. International students will pay fees at the rate set by the government for non-resident students. For details of current fees, contact Monash International Pty Ltd on (03) 9903 2311.
In addition to part one, section five of the degree regulations, the following credit transfers have been standardised for the Bachelor of Business (Accounting):
On graduating, candidates will meet the academic requirements for entry to the professional year of the CPA Australia and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
Day and evening classes are offered at Caulfield campus. Not all subjects are offered in all semesters.
The course will normally be completed in three years on a full-time basis and six years part-time, with the usual load being two or three subjects per semester. Evening classes are held between the hours of 6 pm and 10 pm, with students attending two or three evenings per week.
The following six subjects are compulsory:
In addition to the two compulsory subjects below, students must select four from the remaining eight subjects:
* Required for recognition by professional bodies
The following six subjects are compulsory for students in the Bachelor of Business (Accounting):
In
addition to the above 18 subjects in the 144-point program, students must
choose six electives from any discipline within any faculty, subject to
approval from other faculties.
The new course structure introduces greater flexibility and the following
additional regulations must be observed:
See ´Choice of elective subjects for Bachelor of Business (specialised) students -- Caulfield campus' at the end of this section.
Completion of the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) will enable progression to an honours year and a variety of postgraduate courses either at Monash or other Australian or overseas universities. Details of specific postgraduate courses are available on inquiry from the faculty.
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