Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance)

If your ambition is to be a fully qualified accountant with a particularly strong understanding of the finance industry’s institutional structures and products, then this is the degree for you.You’ll study a wide range of subjects including accounting, corporations law, tax law, derivatives, risk management techniques and credit assessment, and will learn how to manage risks in financial services firms and price a range of financial instruments, such as shares and debentures.

You’ll graduate ready to work either as an accountant in the finance industry, or as a financial analyst, providing investment advice based on reviewing the financial statements of potential investees.The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) sees academics and industry working together to develop a range of diverse Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities for students, including internships, work placements, industry projects, competitions, exhibitions, study tours, virtual real-world learning experiences and more.Through the WIL experiences across the course, you’ll acquire the necessary professional skills consistent with industry expectations for your future career in the worlds of accounting, finance and commerce.

Previous accounting and finance students have undertaken internships and cadetships with organisations including International IDEA, Legal Aid ACT, eChoice, Boyce Chartered Accountants, the US Embassy, Maxim Chartered Accountants, National Australia Bank and Chartered Accountants ANZ (CAANZ).The course culminates in a capstone project, which aims to integrate what you’ve learned across your degree and prepare you for the transition to either successful future employment or further studies.Students should note the assumed knowledge requirements for individual majors and minors when choosing a program of study.This course is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).High-achieving students can enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) program.

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) (72 credit points) Required - Must pass 72 credit points as follows

• CM0005 Core Major in Commerce and Accounting (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows 11009 - Business Decision Making - 3 cp, Level 1 11010 - Professional Orientation (Commerce) - 3 cp, Level 1 11165 - Quantitative Methods in Commerce - 3 cp, Level 1 11171 - Professional Evidence (Commerce) - 3 cp, Level 3 11174 - Introduction to Management - 3 cp, Level 1 11175 - Introduction to Economics - 3 cp, Level 1 Restricted Choice - Must pass 6 credit points from the following 9628 - International Business Study Tour - 3 cp, Level 2 10158 - Business, Government & Law Extended Internship - 6 cp, Level 3 10236 - Business, Government & Law Professional Internship - 12 cp, Level 3 11166 - BGL Internship (Commerce) - 3 cp, Level 3 11167 - BGL Internship (Business and Management) - 3 cp, Level 3 11168 - BGL Internship (Government and Policy) - 3 cp, Level 3 11169 - Organisational Communications, Culture and Change - 3 cp, Level 3 11170 - Business Communication - 3 cp, Level 2 11379 - Social Enterprise - 3 cp, Level 2 11572 - Accounting Internship Preparation - 3 cp, Level 2 Note:Unit 11572 Accounting Internship Preparation is only available to students undertaking an Accounting major. Note: Credit Points: Students who want to do more than 6 credit points from this list may count them towards Open Electives. International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
• SM0032 Specialist Major in Accounting and Finance (48 credit points) Required - Must pass 48 credit points as follows 11212 - Accounting Systems and Practices - 3 cp, Level 2 11213 - Management Accounting - 3 cp, Level 2 11214 - Corporate Accounting - 3 cp, Level 2 11215 - Business Finance - 3 cp, Level 2 11216 - Accounting and Decision Support Systems - 3 cp, Level 2 11217 - Contemporary Issues in Accounting - 3 cp, Level 3 11218 - Auditing - 3 cp, Level 3 11219 - Advanced Management Accounting - 3 cp, Level 3 11220 - Business Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11221 - Revenue Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11222 - Law of Business Associations - 3 cp, Level 3 11230 - Investments and Portfolio Analysis - 3 cp, Level 3 11231 - Risk Management in Financial Institutions - 3 cp, Level 2 11233 - International Finance - 3 cp, Level 3 11234 - Derivatives - 3 cp, Level 3 11326 - Financial Institutions and Markets - 3 cp, Level 2

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Assumed Knowledge

It is recommended that students have Mathematics T/Mathematic Applications (ACT) or Mathematics (NSW) and English (major) (ACT) or English Advanced (NSW), or their equivalents. International students need to meet the English language requirements of the University of Canberra. Students should note the assumed knowledge requirements for individual majors and minors when choosing a program of study.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Credit Arrangements

Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.