University of Technology Sydney
3 years full time
The Bachelor of Accounting is an elite scholarship program for high-achieving students combining rigorous academic training with two six-month professional internships at leading firms. Graduates emerge with world-class qualifications, extensive industry connections, and practical experience positioning them for successful careers in accounting, finance, and business leadership.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification. Assumed knowledge includes Mathematics and any two units of English. The program is highly competitive and designed for current school leavers. Selection is based on ATAR (historically ranging from high 80s to 99.95), demonstrated passion for business and accounting careers, personal attributes including communication and teamwork skills, engagement in extracurricular activities demonstrating leadership, and analytical thinking capabilities. BridgingCourses are available for students not meeting assumed knowledge requirements.
The program comprises 25 subjects across three years: 9 core Business subjects covering business finance, accounting information systems, business statistics, Australian corporate environment, and economics; 8 Accounting major subjects including cost management systems, accounting standards and regulations, assurance services and audit, taxation law, information for decisions and control, and accounting for business combinations; and 8 elective subjects from secondary majors, sub-majors, or transdisciplinary electives across arts, law, and information technology. A capstone business analysis unit in the third year focuses on valuations using financial and non-financial data. Two six-month professional internships are integrated throughout the program.
UTS Business School is globally accredited by EQUIS and AACSB and recognized as a signatory to the UN PRME for responsible leadership. The university was awarded Best Business School in Australia committed to a Responsible Ethos by the Financial Times in 2024. UTS offers innovative approaches to problem-solving, real-world application of theory, and strong partnerships with leading industry organizations. The Bachelor of Accounting specifically boasts a greater than 95% graduate employment rate and provides unparalleled access to internship placements with top-tier companies.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Accounting pursue diverse career paths including Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Auditor, Tax Accountant, Financial Controller, Bookkeeper, Finance Analyst, Analyst Consultant, and Finance Manager. Opportunities exist across almost every sector and industry both in Australia and overseas including banking, insurance, manufacturing, communications, government, and retail. The program's professional internships often lead to permanent employment offers, and the extensive industry connections developed during the course create pathways for career advancement into senior management and business leadership roles.
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