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Bachelor of Accounting – Bendigo (LBCB)

This course enables students to obtain a professional accounting qualification. It is designed to equip students with competence and expertise in areas such as financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, finance, business law, taxation, business communication and information systems.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements are completion of VCE units 3 and 4 of English (any) and mathematics (any) with a minimum study score of 20 or a study score of at least 25 in English (ESL). Applicants with comparable qualifications will be considered. A limited number of students may also be considered under special entry schemes.

Professional recognition

This course is structured to meet the accreditation requirements of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). In order to meet the accreditation requirements of the ICAA, Taxation and Auditing must be completed.

Degree requirements

Students must complete a course of subjects accumulating at least 360 credit points, of which 285 credit points must be subjects offered by the Faculty of Law and Managment. The course is designed to be completed within three years of full-time study, although part-time study is possible.

Students must undertake 120 credit points at first year level and 120 credit points at third year level, including at least 90 credit points at third year level from the Faculty of Law and Management. Variations to this structure are subject to approval by the course coordinator.

Course structure

Students completing the course structure listed below graduate with a major in accounting. All subjects are worth 15 credit points.

First year

Second year

Third year

To complement the Accounting major, students may also choose to complete another business major or a minor. Business majors consist of seven subjects, minors consist of four subjects. Bachelor of Accounting students at the Bendigo campus may also major in human resource management, marketing or international business, or minor in management, human resource management, business law, economics or marketing.

Major in human resource management

The objective of this major is to develop students’ knowledge and skills in areas of human resource management and employee relations, in addition to a range of general management disciplines.

Professional Recognition

Succesful completion of this course will prepare graduates for admission to the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) depending on electives and work experience.

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a major in human resource management.

Students must complete four third year subjects to complete the requirements of this major.

Second and Third years

Students must complete the following seven subjects, having regard to the levels of subjects and prerequisites.

Major in international business

A strong international theme is essential in any contemporary business degree. This is particularly true because of the impact of global events on Austalia. This major in international business will provide a high quality academic program drawing on a range of well-established disciplines, which will be especially attractive to students seeking to add an international perspective to their studies in other areas.

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a major in international business.

Second and Third years

Students must complete seven of the following subjects, having regard to the levels of subjects and prerequisites. Students must complete four third year subjects to complete the requirements of this major.

Major in marketing

Marketing reinforces the importance of communication skills in business. The increasingly competitive nature of business makes it evident that a marketing approach taken by graduates provides them with a competitive advantage in the workplace. This major in the Bachelor of Business couse has been designed to produce graduates who can perform as managers in marketing, sales, market research, advertising, promotional management, marketing planning and marketing strategy.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to join the Australian Marketing Institute as associate members or the Market Research Society of Australia, initially with associate membership status.

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a major in marketing. Students must complete four third year subjects to complete the requirements of the major.

Second and Third years

Students must complete the following seven subjects, having regard to the levels of subjects and prerequisites and must complete four third year level subjects to fulfil the requirements of the major.

Students can minor in one or several of the following:

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a minor in business law. Students must complete at least two third year subjects to complete the requirements of this minor.

Minor in Business Law

Business Law complements other majors within the business course. Students will develop an understanding of the important connections between the law and business practice in a range of areas.

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a minor in economics. Students must complete at least two third year subjects to complete the requirements of this minor.

Minor in Economics

Globalisation, deregulation, innovation and financial market instability all present problems and opportunities for business. Successful management means understanding these issues and making decisions accordingly. Economics helps students to understand the institutions, issues and tools required to develop successful solutions for business.

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a minor in human resource management. Students must complete at least two third year subjects to complete the requirements of this minor.

Minor in Human Resource Management

Managing the people who make up an organisation is known as human resource management (HRM). This encompasses issues such as recruitment and selection, motivation, determination of pay, occupational health and safety, promotion, training and development of employees and international HRM. Human resource management plays an increasingly important role in the strategic decision-making of organisations. Theory is complemented by real world examples whenever possible in the subjects studied in this major.

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a minor in international business. Students must complete at least two third year subjects to complete the requirements of this minor.

Minor in International Business

The International Business major provides students with skills, knowledge and experiences in one of the fastest-growing areas of business activity. It combines studies in regional business activity (global and regional business) with studies in international management and international marketing.

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a minor in management. Students must complete at least two third year subjects to complete the requirements of this minor.

Minor in Management

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a minor in marketing. Students must complete at least two third year subjects to complete the requirements of this minor.

Minor in Marketing

Marketing incorporates a broad array of study areas relating to the provision of goods and services based on the specific needs of different groups in society.