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Bachelor of Business (Accounting)


General information

Course code: 0315 + Course abbreviation: BBus(Acc) + Course coordinator: Mr Denis Fettes + The following describes the course structure introduced 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.

Entry requirements

(a) Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 25 in both English (any) and mathematics (any).

(b) Comparable qualifications

Applicants may also satisfy entry requirements with qualifications equivalent to VCE, eg TAFE qualifications (a TAFE diploma or equivalent TAFE qualification) or comparable Year 12 qualifications, including International Baccalaureate, or other approved tertiary study.

(c) Special admission

Students who have not successfully completed VCE or equivalent may satisfy entry requirements by completing at least two Monash non-award single unit or Open Learning (OLA) units. Further information is contained in the Monash University booklet `Returning to study: a guide for mature- age and non-school-leaver applicants', available from the Prospective Students Office, telephone (03) 9905 1320.

Fees

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.

Advanced standing (credit for work done elsewhere)

In addition to part one, section five of the degree regulations, the following credit transfers have been standardised for the Bachelor of Business (Accounting):

Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is accredited with CPA Australia and with The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). Provided students complete all units specified by these bodies they will qualify for associate membership of CPA Australia and entry to the CA program of the ICAA.

Mode of offering

Day and evening classes are offered at the Caulfield campus. Not all units are offered in all semesters.

Duration

The course will normally be completed in three years on a full-time basis and six years part-time, with the usual load for part-time students being two or three units per semester. Evening classes are held between the hours of 6 pm and 10 pm, with students attending two or three evenings per week.

Course structure

Inner core

The following six units are compulsory:

Outer core

In addition to the two compulsory units below, students must select four from the remaining eight units:

Strand

The following six units are compulsory for students in the Bachelor of Business (Accounting):

Electives

In addition to the above 18 units 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 units for Bachelor of Business (specialised)' at the end of this section.

Progression to further studies

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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