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Undergraduate handbook 2005 - Business and Economics

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)/Bachelor of Computing

Course code: 1197 + Course abbreviation: BBus(Acc)/BComp + Total credit points required: 204 + 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

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.

Course structure

Majors and other studies

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 units from the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering and/or the School of Information Management and Systems in the Faculty of Information Technology.

Course requirements

The degree requirements are:
(a) Students must complete 18 units (108 credit points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics as follows:
(i) Completion of six compulsory common core 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.

Professional recognition

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.
Contact details
Inquiries: telephone +61 3 9902 6011, fax +61 3 9903 2955, email enquiries.caulfield@buseco.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au.

Course coordinators

Dr Ian Beaman, Ms Dianne Hagan (computing units)

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