Program Overview

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Bachelor of Accounting (Pathway to Master of Management (Business Analytics))

Overview

The Bachelor of Accounting (Pathway to Master of Management (Business Analytics)) is a three-year undergraduate program designed to provide students with the education and skills necessary to become accountants in public practice, commerce, and industry, as well as the public sector. The program also serves as a sound qualification for careers in business and management.

Aim

The primary aim of this program is to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the field of accounting and business analytics. This includes providing a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, business practices, and analytical techniques.

Content and Structure

The program requires the completion of 108 units, comprising the UniSA Business core courses, required accounting courses, appropriate electives, and four master's pathway courses. Students will have the opportunity to study CPA subjects as electives.

Courses

The following courses are part of the program:

First Year

• Quantitative Methods for Business (MATH 1053)
• Accounting for Business (ACCT 1008)
• Career Development in Business (BUSS 1060)
• Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange (MARK 1010)
• Financial Accounting 1 (ACCT 1006)
• Business and Society (BUSS 1057)
• Principles of Economics (ECON 1008)
• Business Law (LAWS 1018)

Second Year

• Financial Accounting 2 (ACCT 2005)
• Management Accounting (ACCT 2006)
• Business Finance (BANK 2007)
• Business Intelligence (INFS 2036)
• Companies and Partnership Law (COML 2005)
• Management and Organisation (BUSS 2068)
• Auditing Theory and Practice (ACCT 3005)
• Financial Accounting 3 (ACCT 3007)

Third Year

• Business Ethics (BUSS 5384)
• Taxation Law 1 (ACCT 3002)
• Sustainability Accounting and Reporting (ACCT 3010)
• Leading and Managing Organisational Change (BUSS 5065)
• Fundamentals of Data Analytics for Business (INFS 5130)
• Contemporary Issues in Accounting (ACCT 3003)
• Strategic Financial Analysis (BUSS 3083)
• People, Leadership and Performance (BUSS 5114)

Electives

Students can choose from a range of electives, including:

• Experiential Electives
  • Business Internship 30 Days (BUSS 3010)
  • Business Decision Making Simulation (BUSS 3074)
  • Business Practicum (BUSS 3080)
  • International Business Project (BUSS 2063)
  • Managing Decision Making (BUSS 3087)
  • Virtual Industry Internship (BUSS 3100)
  • Tax Clinic (ACCT 3017)
• Suggested Electives
  • Negotiated Project (BUSS 3112)
  • Ethics and Financial Advice (BANK 2012)
  • Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact (BUSS 2085)
  • International Business Environments (BUSS 3103)
  • Business Virtual Study Tour - Undergraduate (BUSS 2070)
  • CPA Ethics and Governance (BUSS 3099)
  • Creativity and Innovation (BUSS 2066)
  • Project Management: Principles and Strategies (INFS 2022)
  • Community Service Learning Project 1 (EDUC 4186)
  • Strategic Management (BUSS 3023)
  • Studies in Small Enterprise (BUSS 3001)

Rules and Notes

1. Students who have received 36 units block credit are not eligible for this program.
2. Electives may be used to complete an Experiential Elective, undertake an international student exchange, study other courses of interest offered by UniSA Business, or complete a language study option.
3. View available Overseas Study Opportunities or contact the program director for more information.

Program Director

Mr. Scott Copeland

Related Degrees

• Bachelor of Accounting
• Bachelor of Accounting (Pathway to Master of Finance (Financial Planning))
• Bachelor of Accounting (Pathway to Master of Finance)
• Bachelor of Accounting (Pathway to Master of Finance (Global Investment and Trade))
• Bachelor of Accounting (Pathway to Master of Management)
• Bachelor of Accounting (Pathway to Master of Management (Human Resource Management))
• Bachelor of Accounting (Pathway to Master of Management (Tourism and Event Management))
• Bachelor of Accounting (Pathway to Master of Management (Marketing))
• Bachelor of Accounting (Pathway to Master of Management (Advertising and Brand Management))

Entry Requirements

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist applicants in finding the most relevant information. Applicants must meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result and demonstrate that they fulfill any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

• Recent secondary education: Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent, and qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) with a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR).
• Higher education study: Complete or partly complete a recognized higher education program at a recognized higher education institution.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET): Complete an award from a registered training organization at Certificate IV or above.
• Work and life experience: Qualify for Special Entry, complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past.

Essential Requirements for Admission

Achieve a GPA of 4.0 or above on completion of the second year of study to be eligible.

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

Fees

Commonwealth supported students are charged a portion of the cost of their higher education through a student contribution.

Duration

The duration of the program is approximately three years, based on a full-time study load.

Start Date

The program commences in February and July.

Campus

The program is offered at the City West campus.

Mode

The program is available in on-campus and online modes. Students may be required to attend on-campus classes as part of their studies.