Accounting
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Accounting
CRICOS course code
066343J
Length
3 years
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga
Course description
This professional accounting qualification offers learning in career-specific areas including accounting, auditing, finance, business law and taxation. A generalist first year provides a basic platform of knowledge spanning accounting, economics, management, information systems, law, and business statistics. In addition to fulfilling requirements for membership of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, students can select advanced subjects in management, marketing, finance and economics.
Course structure
First year: eight compulsory subjects worth 15 credit points each. Second year: five compulsory subjects and three second-year elective subjects. Third year: one compulsory subject and seven elective subjects. Students graduate with a major in accounting. The course is designed to allow for an additional, optional seven-subject major or four-subject minor.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Majors available:
Melbourne (Bundoora) campus: Business economics, financial planning, financial management, management information systems, human resource management, macroeconomics, management, and marketing.
Albury-Wodonga campus: Marketing, sustainable resource management.
Bendigo campus: Human resource management, international business, management information systems, and marketing.
Mildura campus: Management.
Shepparton campus: Human resource management, management, and marketing.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
18 200
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 65
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - 75
International Baccalaureate - 24
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 6
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
National (China) Gao Kao - 500
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - 420
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - 560
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
Subject prerequisites
Mathematics determined to be equivalent to VCE Units 3 & 4 (any) with a study score of 20.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Career opportunities
Many career options are available to accounting graduates, particularly when they have good communication skills and combine accounting with the study of another major field of business. Graduates may choose to work in the public accounting area specialising in auditing, investigative accounting, financial advising or taxation. Opportunities in accounting also exist in the private sector in both large and small organisations, and in the public and not-for-profit sectors. Graduates are provided with sufficient background to seek employment in the management, consulting, and general business advisory areas.
Professional recognition
This course has been accredited by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). Graduates are eligible for membership to either professional accounting bodies or other professional groups such as the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in London.
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au