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Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) |
UB Code
BC5 |
VTAC Code
37401 |
Mid year entry
Yes |
Program Coordinator
Dr Mary Hollick |
Credit Points
360 |
Duration (EFTSL)
3.000 |
Contact Hours (per week)
Full-time: 12-17 hrs, Part-time 3-12hrs |
Classes Held
Will be informed upon enrolment |
Commences
March and July |
Outline
The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) is designed as a flexible program. It will give you the skills you need to be a leader in Commerce and Business. It focuses on the hard-edged courses needed for professional accrediation with the major professional bodies as well as providing a well-defined career path for professionals in the world of commerce.
The study of accounting appeals to aspiring professionals in a broad range of fields because of its importance in promoting effective organisational management and accountability. |
Career Opportunities
Graduates with an accounting specialisation are employed in a wide variety of commercial, government and professional settings. These include public accounting, banking, teaching, goverment organisations, stockbroking, business consulting, and the retailing, manufacturing and mining industries. Functional responsibilities include accounting, information systems analysis and design, financial reporting, cost accounting, finance, taxation, audit, financial planning and general management responsibilities. |
Objectives
Successful completion of this program will give you the foundation, knowledge and skills to:
. Appreciate how to acquire knowledge and skills
. Think logically, critically and independently
. Collect, integrate and interpret information
. Solve problems and communicate effectively
. Develop leadership qualifies and the capacity to work cooperatively
. Understand and have a commitment to ethical practice
. Commit to intellectual thoroughness and a long-term commitment to learning
. Acquire a body of knowledge in business and related disciplines and an understanding of the principles and conceptual framework underpinning those disciplines
. Possess a body of knowledge of sufficient depth and development to facilitate the obtaining of new knowledge and skills via postgraduate studies
. Possess a combination of knowledge and skills which can be translated directly into the workplace and which will provide a basis for future professional developments
. Work independently and systematically apply your learning to the requirements of the workplace |
Requirements
Student workload in the program will normally be evenly spread across all semesters. Ordinarily, this will involve four programs of 15 credit points per semester for full-time students. Contact hours for full-time students will normally be a maximum of 12 hours per week.
The program is made up of a total of 24 programs which includes foundation programs (8), core programs (8) and electives programs (8).
Foundation programs should be completed early in the program of study (i.e. by the end of the third semester). Core and elective programs can be undertaken throughout the program.
To fulfil the academic requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce a student will complete an approved program of study comprising the following:
Gain a minimum of 360 progress courses of which at least 16 programs must be Foundation and Specialisation programs. The Accounting specialisation where 12 introductory programs are permitted.
Foundation Programs (Complete all eight)
. BUACC1506 Accounting and Business Decisions
. BUACC1507 Accounting Fundamentals
. BUECO1507 Business Microeconomics
. BUECO1508 Business Macroeconomics
. BULAW1502 Fundamentals of Law
. BULAW1503 Commercial Law
. ITECH1005 Business Information Systems
. STATS1900 Business Statistics
Specialisation Programs (Complete Eight)
. BUACC1521 Personal Financial Planning
. BUACC2603 Corporate Accounting
. BUACC2606 Financial Accounting
. BUACC2613 Management Accounting 1
. BUACC2614 Management Accounting 2
. BUACC3701 Financial Management
. BUACC3702 Advanced Financial Management
. BUACC3721 Contemporary Accounting Issues
. BUACC3741 Auditing
. BUACC3791 Accounting Project or BUACC3792 Accounting Practice
. BULAW3731 Income Tax Law & Practice
. BULAW3732 Taxatation
In the Bachelor of Commerce degree, student may choose no more than six elective programs, including BULAW2611 Organisation Law and BUMGT1501 Management Principles. Elective programs can be selected from any of the programs available in the School of Business or any other University of Ballarat School. |
Content
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTING
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Mode of Study - Length
Three years full-time, or part-time equivalent. |
Location
Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat)
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Application Method
Application is via VTAC at www.vtac.edu.au
Mid Year applicants and current UB students wishing to transfer to another UB program are required to complete the Direct Application for Admission (Internal Transfer) form.
To obtain a copy of this form, please visit
www.ballarat.edu.au/apply
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Entry Requirements
Successful completion of the VCE including prerequisites Units 1 and 2 - two units of Mathematics (any); interstate or overseas equivalent; Mature Age entry. |
Extra Requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants who apply via VTAC must complete and submit the VTAC Pi form to VTAC with their application. Non-Year 12 appliants who are required to attend an interview will be notified by telephone or mail. |
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Commerce at Mt Helen campus is accredited by Australia's two leading professional accounting associations: CPA Australia and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Completion of an accredited degree is the first step towards qualifying as a member of these associations and becoming a CPA or Chartered Accountant. Bachelor of Commerce students may also be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Computing Society and the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, upon completion of nominated courses in the Bachelor of Commerce. |
Pathways
Pathway information is available from staff listed under 'Program Enquiries'. |
Fees
Please visit www.ballarat.edu.au/fees to obtain further information regarding Indicative Program Fees.
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Enquiries
For further program information contact:
Debbie Lord
Administration Coordinator - Undergraduate
Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat)
School of Business
Telephone: (03) 5327 9288
Email: info@ballarat.edu.au |
International Students
This information may not apply to international students.For further information contact International Student Programs:Tel: +61 3 5327 9018 Fax: +61 3 5327 9017Email: international@ballarat.edu.au
Web: www.ballarat.edu.au/fdp/international
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Information correct as at
21-10-2009 |
Further Information
A range of student services, including childcare, counselling, support for students with disabilities, Learning Resource Centre and cafeteria are available at most campuses. For further information on these services please call 1800 811 711.
The commencement of all programs is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this publication including the availability of programs and fees, is correct at the time of going to press as at the date above, however the University reserves the right to alter any program, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
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