Accounting and Finance

Bachelor of Commerce - Melbourne Campus

  • Domestic
  • International

About Degree

The Melbourne campus offers a pathway into degrees for international pathway students only. For the equivalent version for both domestic and international students at the APSB, North Terrace campus visit Bachelor of Commerce.



Drive strategic accounting, finance or marketing

With technological and societal change constantly reshaping commercial enterprise, the need for business professionals to be strategic, innovative and adaptable has never been greater.

Our Bachelor of Commerce gives you these vital career advantages, while delivering professional accreditation in accounting, finance or marketing. 

What will you do?

The degree gives you the knowledge, tools and insight to immediately contribute to successful organisations today—and confidently lead the sustainable enterprises of tomorrow.

You will build foundational knowledge in accounting, finance, economics and commercial law; explore business lifecycles, data analysis, cultural diversity and the entrepreneurial mindset; then focus your career direction through a major or double major. Options include:

  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Marketing
  • or any two of these.

You’ll also have the opportunity to hone your abilities through a real-world capstone experience. This could be an internship; industry project; participation in the Australian eChallenge or Tech eChallenge; a Project Abroad; My Startup course; or approved Business School study tour*.

You will graduate able to research and analyse diverse business problems, develop powerful, evidence-based solutions, and promote ethical, sustainable business through innovation and clearly articulated strategic thinking. 

Where could it take you?

Everywhere. Complete an accounting major and you’ll be entitled to join CPA (Certified Practising Accountants) Australia and CA ANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand). The Corporate Finance major meets CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute entry requirements. And the marketing major’s accredited with the AMI (Australian Marketing Institute).

*Students undertaking a double major in Corporate Finance and Marketing must complete the course Marketing Planning Project for their capstone experience.


Entry Requirements

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Admissions information

    Not offered to domestic students.


    International applicants

    CRICOS102611B
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Other QualificationsStudents who don't meet the academic requirements or who have other qualifications from the South Pacific Islands, Japan, Korea, Philippines or Taiwan may be eligible to apply for a Pre-University Pathway to prepare for or gain entry into the University's undergraduate academic programs. For additional information see Pathway Programs
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

Fees and Scholarships

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Unavailable - see previous year for indicative only fee.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $46,000

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


Careers

Professional Accreditation

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Commerce with an 'Accounting' or 'Accounting and Corporate Finance' major, you'll be eligible to apply for associate membership to either Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia. To achieve full membership, both bodies require an additional program of study and a stipulated length of work experience.

Potential careers

Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, Financial Services Officer, Taxation Officer, Accountant, Auditor, Budget Analyst, Investment Consultant.

Degree Structure

All students commence in the Bachelor of Commerce and complete a common first year of the program before continuing in their chosen major. The first year provides students with the foundations necessary for a commerce graduate and includes core courses in accounting, economics, marketing, management and law. In the second and third years, students will study courses from their chosen major.

Indicative study plan
Bachelor of Commerce
Core courses
(for all majors)
ACCTING 1002  Introductory Accounting
COMMGMT 1001  Managing Organisations and People
COMMLAW 1004  Commercial Law I
CORPFIN 1002  Business Finance
ECON 1008  Data Analytics I
ECON 1012 Principles of Economics I
MARKETNG 1001 Introduction to Marketing
PROF 1000 Professional Practices
Accounting and Corporate Finance major
Core courses
(for major)

ACCTING 2500 Cost & Management Accounting
ACCTING 2501 Financial Accounting
ACCTING 2502 Accounting Method
ACCTING 2503 Accounting Information Systems
ACCTING 3500 Accounting Theory
ACCTING 3501 Corporate Accounting
ACCTING 3502 Auditing
COMMLAW 2500 Commercial Law II
COMMLAW 3500 Income Tax Law III
CORPFIN 2501 Financial Institutions Management
CORPFIN 2502 Business Valuation
CORPFIN 3500 Corporate Finance Theory
CORPFIN 3501 Portfolio Theory & Management
CORPFIN 3502 Options, Futures & Risk Management
CORPFIN 3503 Corporate Investment & Strategy
Electives
(for major)
1x elective
Accounting major
Core courses
(for major)
ACCTING 2500 Cost & Management Accounting
ACCTING 2501 Financial Accounting
ACCTING 2502 Accounting Method
ACCTING 2503 Accounting Information Systems
ACCTING 3013 Public Sector Accountability  OR  ACCTING 3503 Strategic Management Accounting
ACCTING 3500 Accounting Theory
ACCTING 3501 Corporate Accounting
ACCTING 3502 Auditing
COMMLAW 2500 Commercial Law II
COMMLAW 3500 Income Tax Law III
Electives
(for major)
6x electives
Corporate Finance major
Core courses
(for major)
CORPFIN 2501 Financial Institutions Management
CORPFIN 2502 Business Valuation
CORPFIN 3500 Corporate Finance Theory
CORPFIN 3501 Portfolio Theory & Management
CORPFIN 3502 Options, Futures & Risk Management
CORPFIN 3503 Corporate Investment & Strategy
CORPFIN 3504 Treasury & Financial Risk Management
ECON 2504 Intermediate Econometrics II

Approved CORPFIN course
Electives
(for major)
7x electives

Assessment

Assessment may include, but is not limited to: examinations, group assignments, individual assignments, consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, tests, tutorial work as prescribed within each course.

RECOGNITION AND AFFILIATIONS

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