Program Overview

Bachelor of Accounting

The Bachelor of Accounting is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to equip students with sought-after accounting expertise and CPA accreditation. This three-year program is delivered in a hybrid mode, combining theoretical foundations with practical skills.

Overview

The Bachelor of Accounting program is based at Victoria University's new 32-level City Tower in Melbourne's CBD. Students develop technical and professional skills, as well as a strong knowledge of global trends in accounting. The program prepares graduates for accreditation with CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Integrate conceptual and technical understandings of business with advanced knowledge within the discipline and demonstrate skills to apply digital technologies.
2. Critically review, analyse, adapt, and apply broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of business in diverse contexts.
3. Critically analyse and exhibit ethical and professional judgment and effective decisions by adapting knowledge and skills to anticipate and solve complex problems.
4. Persuade by communicating a clear, coherent, and independent exposition of knowledge and skills in both oral and written form to a range of audiences.
5. Reflect on personal learning and skills in relation to career goals and implement effective, creative strategies to promote lifelong learning and professional development.

Course Structure

To attain the award of Bachelor of Accounting, students must complete 288 credit points, consisting of:

• 96 credit points of First Year Core studies
• 96 credit points of Professional Core studies
• 96 credit points made up of either:
  • Option A: 96 credit points of Major studies from the approved list
  • Option B: 48 credit points of Minor studies BMIFPS Finance and Professional Skills and 48 credit points of Minor studies from the approved list

Majors and Minors

Majors available in this course include:

• Business Analytics
• Data and Information Systems Management
• Finance
• Risk Management Minors available in this course include:
• Finance and Professional Skills
• Business Analytics
• Data and Information Systems Management
• Finance
• Risk Management

Units

The program consists of various units, including:

First Year Core Units

• Financial Literacy and Decision Making
• Accounting Process and Systems
• Information Systems for Business
• Business Data Analytics and Visualisation
• Economic Concepts and Application
• Business Law
• My Business Future
• Ethics and Sustainability

Professional Core Units

• Corporate Finance
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Auditing and Assurance
• Corporate Accounting and Sustainability Reporting
• Advanced Financial Accounting
• Taxation Law and Practice
• Workplace Learning

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the entry criteria, which include:

• Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) with a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.
• Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
• IELTS (or equivalent) with an overall score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking).
• Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

Fees and Scholarships

The tuition fee for international students is AU$17,500 per semester (2025) and AU$18,400 per semester (2026). Victoria University offers various scholarships, including the VU Block Model International Scholarship, which provides up to 30% off tuition fees for the entire first year of study.

Careers

Graduates of the Bachelor of Accounting program can pursue various career opportunities, including:

• Accountant (certified practising, chartered, or forensic/investigative)
• Auditor
• Budget analyst
• Business analyst
• Business risk and governance consultant
• Tax consultant/certified tax agent
• Financial analyst, controller, project manager
• Stockbroker
• Data analyst

Professional Accreditation/Industry Recognition

The Accounting major is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).