Bachelor of Accounting Accounting and Financial Planning Professional Major

at Swinburne University of Technology

Modules:
 

• Financial Information Systems
• Financial Statistics
• Principles of Financial Planning
• Management Accounting for Planning and Control
• Company Accounting
• Financial Management *
• Ethics and Client Relationships *
• Finance and Behavioural Bias
• Law of Commerce
• Finance Law
• Forensic Accounting
• Taxation *
• Accounting Theory *
• Auditing *
• Investment and Financial Planning Project *
• Personal Financial Risk and Estate Planning *
• Retirement Planning *

Guaranteed Entry ATAR: 70

Or, via Early Entry Program – range of criteria with school recommendation. Head here for more info on this program and the VTAC code associated with this entry pathway. 

Successful completion of one of the following:

• the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
• completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees).
• Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test.

The cost of studying at Swinburne University of Technology varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay A$36,900 annually, to study in Swinburne University of Technology.

This course prepares graduates for careers in the accounting, investment and finance industries. Graduates may find employment with small or large companies worldwide, including private practices, government-owned entities and banks. Possible roles include graduate accountant, account manager, auditor, fund accounting officer, taxation agent, merchant banker, corporate treasurer, investment banker and financial adviser.