Program Overview

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Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

Overview

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) degree at Sydney Institute of Higher Education is designed to provide students with a comprehensive insight into the business landscape, coupled with specialised skills and knowledge tailored for the fast-paced Accounting sector. The curriculum is carefully curated to highlight the critical influence of Accounting in steering business decisions and formulating strategies, positioning it as the perfect degree for individuals aspiring to carve out a distinguished career in Accounting.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• Core business foundation: Gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary business and commerce landscapes, encompassing essential aspects such as management, marketing, economics, and ethics. This holistic approach provides crucial insights into the operational dynamics of businesses and equips you with the knowledge to navigate and succeed in a competitive market environment.
• Accounting: Explore the fundamental domains of financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, and corporate finance, each critical to the comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape.
• Real-world application: The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) aims to deliver practical accounting skills via engagement with case studies and projects that simulate real-world scenarios. By working through these challenges, students will develop a deeper understanding of accounting principles and gain invaluable hands-on experience, critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and a strong foundation in accounting practices.
• Ethical considerations: Learn the importance of ethics in business and accounting, ensuring that you uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in your future career.
• Career preparedness: Our curriculum is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to enhance their employability and advance their career prospects. Our curriculum’s primary focus is to prepare students for professional certifications and qualifications, such as the CPA, CA ANZ, or ACCA, CMA
• Career opportunities: If you are looking to build a successful career in the field of Accounting, our Bachelor of Business (Accounting) degree will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge. Graduates will have a wide range of career options available to them, from becoming a Chartered Accountant, Management Accountant, Tax Consultant, Auditor, Financial Analyst, to Corporate Treasurer and many more. With a strong foundation in accounting principles and business practices, you will be well-prepared to pursue a fulfilling career in various business, government departments, and not-for-profit organisations.

Entry Requirements

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

For information on the program admission requirements, please refer to Admission Criteria.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

For information on the minimum English language standard of proficiency for entry into the program, please refer to English language requirements.

Enrolment

KEY ACADEMIC DATES

For information on the course commencement dates, please refer to Key Academic Dates.

CHANGE OF ENROLMENT

After enrolling, students may modify their program by withdrawing from a subject, enrolling in an additional subject, or changing the term in which they commence a subject. This can be done through the online student portal, or through Student Administration.

DOMESTIC STUDENTS

A student may enrol if they meet the admission criteria, have been provided with a Letter of Offer and accepted it by the deadline for acceptance.

Late enrolments for coursework students are permitted until:

• the end of week two, for study periods running for ten or more weeks, or
• the end of week one, for study periods with fewer than ten weeks.

The Sydney Institute of Higher Education will not usually permit a student to enrol after the above deadlines unless it is with the permission of the Dean, and only in exceptional circumstances.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

A student may enrol if they meet the admission criteria and have been provided with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

Late enrolments for coursework students are permitted until:

• the end of week two, for study periods running for ten or more weeks, or
• the end of week one, for study periods with fewer than ten weeks.

The Sydney Institute of Higher Education will not usually permit a student to enrol after the above deadlines unless it is with the permission of the Dean, and only in exceptional circumstances.

Course Structure

The B.Bus(Acc) comprises 24 subjects delivered over 9 terms comprising the following core and elective units.

UNIT CODE	NAME OF UNIT	CORE OR ELECTIVE	PREREQUISITE(S)
BUS101	Introductory Accounting	Core	Nil
BUS102	Introduction to IT	Core	Nil
BUS103	Business Statistics	Core	Nil
BUS104	Microeconomics	Core	Nil
BUS105	Database 1	Core	Nil
BUS106	Business Law	Core	Nil
BUS107	Management Accounting	Core	BUS101
BUS108	Macroeconomics	Core	Nil
BUS109	Financial Accounting	Core	BUS101
BUS110	Professional Communication	Core	Nil
BUS111	Business Finance	Core	Nil
BUS112	Corporate Law	Core	BUS108
BUS113	Auditing and Assurance Services	Core	BUS109
BUS201	Advanced Financial Accounting	Core	BUS201
BUS202	Business Intelligence	Elective	BUS103
BUS203	Decision Support Systems	Elective	BUS102
BUS204	Critical Thinking and Ethical Decision-Making	Core	Nil
BUS205	Innovation and New Technology	Elective	Nil
BUS206	Advanced Management Accounting	Core	BUS109
BUS207	Taxation Law	Core	BUS108
BUS208	Data Analytics	Elective	BUS103; BUS101; BUS107
BUS209	Superannuation and Financial Planning	Elective	Nil
BUS210	Financial Analysis and Valuation	Core	Nil
BUS211	Project Management	Elective	Nil
BUS212	Data Curation	Elective	BUS107
BUS213	Contemporary Issues in Accounting	Core	Nil
BUS214	Research Project	Elective	BUS210; BUS209; BUS301
BUS215	Corporate Strategy	Core	Nil

Career Opportunities

Completion of this degree opens a range of employment possibilities for students. Among the potential pathways are:

• Consultancy
• Management Accountant
• Accounts Clerk
• Auditor
• Accounts Receivable/Payable Officer Taxation Advisor
• Financial Accountant
• Finance Systems Administrator
• Corporate Finance Analyst
• Risk Manager
• Credit Office
• Data Analyst
• Forensic Accountant

Additional charges include textbooks and other materials. Please refer to our schedule of fees.