Course code: 1197 + Course abbreviation: BBus(Acc)/BComp + On-campus + Day and evening classes available + Four years full-time, eight years part-time + Course coordinator: Dr Geoff Speight; course coordinator (computing units): Ms Dianne Hagan + Total credit points required: 204
This course is a combination of two degree programs. It aims to
provide 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 business systems.
Candidates completing this program qualify for the degrees of Bachelor of
Business (Accounting) and Bachelor of Computing.
Students must complete a major specialisation in accounting and
other studies from the disciplines taught on the Caulfield campus by the
Faculty of Business and Economics.
Students must also complete a major specialisation from the Department of
Computer Science and Software Engineering in the Faculty of Information
Technology.
The degree requirements are:
(a) Students must complete 18 units (108 credit points) from
the Faculty of Business and Economics as follows:
(i) Inner core - six compulsory units (36 credit points):
(ii) Outer core - six outer-core units (36 credit points), including the two compulsory units (12 credit points) listed below and a further four units (24 credit points) from the remaining units listed below:
Note that
students not following outer core recommendations may not be eligible for
accreditation by the professional bodies.
(iii) Strand - the following six units (36 credit points) are compulsory and
complete a major specialisation in accounting:
(b) Students must complete 16 units
(96 credit points) from the Faculty of Information Technology as follows:
(i) 13 compulsory units (78 credit points):
(ii) Three elective units (18 credit points):
(c) Students must also
satisfy the following regulations:
(i) A total of 34 units (204 credit points) over a maximum of 10 years
(ii) Overall, a maximum of 14 units (84 credit points) at first-year level.
(iii) A minimum of eight units (48 credit points) at
third-year level, of which at least four units (24 credit points) must be from
those offered by the faculty on the campus delivering this program.
The degree requires the equivalent of four-and-a-quarter years of full-time
study, but can be completed in four years by accelerating with an overload of
12 points. The degree must be completed in a maximum of 10 years of study.
This program 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.
On graduating, candidates will satisfy the educational requirements of the
Australian Computer Society.
Completion of the BBus(Acc)/BComp 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 with the faculty.
1. During the course of study, a candidate may apply for an internal transfer to continue studies for one degree only. If this is granted, the candidate shall discontinue studies for one degree and, with the approval of the faculty board which administers the degree to be continued, he or she shall complete the course of study for the degree in accordance with any conditions and requirements and within the time period specified and approved by that faculty board.
2. A candidate, having completed all the requirements of the Bachelor of Business (Accounting), may apply to the Faculty of Business and Economics to graduate in the completed degree. In this case, they will be required to discontinue the other part of their double degree.
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