GRADUATE ENTRY
Bachelor of Accounting
FAST FACTS
Taught on-campus at Flinders.
Available to Australian and international students.
Course length: The course requires two years of full-time study or the equivalent part-time.
Prerequisites: Applicants must hold an approved degree of equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
SATAC Code: 219011 [For Australian students]
WHY STUDY ACCOUNTING?
The Bachelor of Accounting is a specialist postgraduate degree designed to prepare professional accountants to take advantage of the expanding range of career opportunities in accounting, finance and financial management.
FLINDERS BUSINESS SCHOOL The Bachelor of Accounting [Graduate entry] is offered through
the Flinders Business School, which brings together expertise from several key
areas of business studies at Flinders University, including accounting,
commerce, economics, finance, international business and marketing. The School
has a strong research culture and actively engages with the business community,
locally, nationally and internationally. A key objective of the School is to
provide a stimulating and supportive environment for both undergraduate and
postgraduate students.
WHAT JOBS WILL I GET?
When undertaken immediately after an undergraduate degree it provides a platform to jobs in chartered accounting, banking, industry or government.
For those already working, it opens new opportunities by providing new skills and a new focus. Many of our students are studying part-time.
The program meets the requirements of both the CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and graduates may apply for associate membership of CPA Australia or to undertake the ICAA's professional year.The course usually must be completed within two years full-time or up to six years part-time. However, credit may be granted for topics completed at Flinders or other appropriate institutions. When such credit is granted a time period for the completion of the course will be set. Application for credit must be made at the time of enrolment.
To find out more about the jobs this degree can lead to, go to the Your Career section of our graduate careers website.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
The degree's strength lies in its blend of practice and theory and the emphasis placed on combining specific accounting skills with a broader understanding of economics and the fundamentals of business practice. Students must complete the following program of studies:
- Introductory Microeconomics
- Quantitative Methods
- Accounting for Managers
- Financial Accounting Processes
- Information Communication Technology 1A
- Introduction to Business Law
- Financial Management
- Corporations Law
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting Issues
- Company Accounting
- Perspectives on Accounting
The actual study program is flexible, but full-time students normally undertake the first eight topics as listed above in their First Year and the remainder in their Second Year. Part-time students normally undertake the four introductory economics and accounting topics in First Year.
The full program of study is set out in the Course rule and topic descriptions for this degree.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Australian students
Applicants must hold an approved degree of equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
For further information see Entry requirements and applications.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
International Students
CRICOS Registered Provider. Flinders University. CRICOS Provider Code: 00114A
See the international Entry, fees and scholarships section for the following information about this and other Flinders courses:
- Tuition fees
- Course entry requirements
- English language requirements
- Australian visa and health cover requirements
- Scholarships
- Information for AusAID applicants
See When and how to apply for information about the application process and access to application forms.
Note: Australian qualifications are recognised in most countries, but students are advised to discuss their proposed programs with the professional registration authority and relevant professional associations in their home country before commencing studies.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Chee Seng Cheong
Tel: (08) 8201 2882. Fax: (08) 8201 2644
Email: chee.cheong@flinders.edu.au
Flinders Business School
For general information, Australian students should contact:
The Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
For general information, international students should contact:
The International Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (+ 618) 8201 2727. Fax (+ 618) 8201 3177
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