Charles Sturt University
3 years minimum, 6 years maximum
The Bachelor of Accounting from Charles Sturt University prepares you for a global accounting career with comprehensive training in financial reporting, tax law, auditing, and ethics. Combining theoretical knowledge with 105 hours of work-integrated learning, this degree ensures you graduate job-ready with skills applicable across any industry.
You must have completed a High School Certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum ATAR of 60, or equivalent qualifications such as completion of at least two Bachelor degree level subjects, a VET Certificate III or higher, a Tertiary Preparation Certificate, or at least two years of work experience in business management or supervision. Standard English Language Proficiency requirements apply for international students.
The course comprises 192 credit points across core accounting subjects including Accounting and Financial Literacy, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Management Accounting for Sustainable Decision Making, Accounting Standards Interpretation and Disclosures, Professional Practice in Accounting, Accounting in a Global Environment, Risk Based Audit and Assurance, and Developments in Ethics Governance and Accounting Thought. Supporting subjects include Business Economics, Financial Management, Business Law, Business Organisations Law, Tax Law Concepts and Application, Organisations and Management, Marketing Fundamentals, and Data Analytics for Business. Students also complete First Nations Foundations, employability skills subjects, and can select a minor from options including Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, Legal and Industrial Relations, IT Management, Management and Leadership, Marketing, Project Management, Psychology, Strategic Planning, Agribusiness, Ethics and Social Responsibility, Design and Content Creation, News and Media, Strategic Communication, or Sustainability.
Charles Sturt University ranks #2 in Australia for business undergraduates who get jobs, with 91% of graduates securing full-time employment within 4 months of graduating. The university is one of the largest and most experienced online higher education providers, offering flexible study options across regional NSW campuses and online. All accounting subjects feature work-integrated learning and assessment, with a mandatory 105-hour work placement program ensuring graduates are highly employable and job-ready.
Graduates are prepared for diverse accounting careers including Auditor, Business Development Adviser, Financial Accountant, Forensic Accountant, Management Accountant, Public Practice Accountant, and Taxation Accountant. The degree qualifies you to work in multinational organisations in major cities worldwide or in small and medium-sized businesses across regional Australia. Professional accreditation through CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand opens pathways to further specialization and career advancement.
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