Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at Charles Sturt University ::

Bachelor of Business (Accounting) BBus(Acc)

CSU’s Bachelor of Business (Accounting) students specialise in preparation for a career as a professional accountant.

About the course

This specialisation in the Bachelor of Business covers theoretical and conceptual accounting matters and teaches you the accounting skills necessary to make you employable in a variety of settings.

International students may study this specialisation through CSU regional campuses or the CSU Study Centre Sydney or Melbourne.

Point of interest

Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is widely recognised and valued and the vast majority of graduates obtain positions within a short period of graduating, if not before. Current demands for Accounting graduates in Australia exceeds supply.

Where it will take you

You will have a basis for many vocational choices, including:

Public practice – auditing, business advisory services, taxation, management consulting, insolvency and corporate (business) recovery, information technology, external reporting
Commerce and industry – management accounting, budget planning and control, taxation planning, information systems design, electronic data processing, financial accounting and financial management, internal auditing, policy formulation, strategic planning, team research, product planning and marketing, and
Government, semi-government and non-profit organisations – financial accountability, budgeting and performance measurement, accounting control systems, policy formulation, prices surveillance, cost/benefit analysis, cost/effectiveness analysis

Your course is recognised by industry

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is accredited by both the CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Graduates are eligible for associate membership of CPA Australia (ASA), which is a requirement for entry into the CPA Program. Graduates are eligible to enter the CA Program conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

In addition, on completion of the degree, graduates can become Associate Members of the National Institute of Accountants (ANIA).

Graduates are also eligible to join the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants at the Member level without further study.

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (24 subjects). These subjects are a combination of core subjects, specialisation subjects and electives.

All distance education students are required to have access to a personal computer (IBM PC or compatible) and spreadsheet software capable of reading Excel and/or Lotus 1-2-3 files. Further information on CSU's internet policy is available under Admission Requirements.

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Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

Study through	Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Study Centres Sydney and Melbourne
Study mode and normal course duration	3 years full-time on campus 6 years part-time on campus 6 years distance education
Fee information	Australian & New Zealand students Commonwealth supported places International students On campus (onshore) fees 352KB [PDF] Distance education (offshore) fees 318KB [PDF]
Commence study in	Session 1 (March – June) Session 2 (July – October)
Admission rank cut-offs	67.95
CRICOS registered	001529C 061560G (Study Centre Melbourne) 060437G (Study Centre Sydney)

How to apply

Choose your preferred method. Make note of the admission code as you will need this to complete your application. More information on application closing dates.

Apply through UAC	Full-time on campus study only Admission code: Albury-Wodonga - 212011 Bathurst - 212017 Dubbo - 212015 Wagga Wagga - 212014
Apply through VTAC	Full-time on campus study only Non-NSW residents studying through Albury-Wodonga Admission code: 13121
Apply online	Australian and New Zealand students Admission code: Distance education Bathurst - EBAQ Wagga Wagga - EBAW On campus Session 2 Albury-Wodonga - KBEQ Bathurst - KBGQ Dubbo - KBAD Wagga Wagga - KBFQ	International students Admission code: On campus Albury-Wodonga - IBEQ Bathurst - IBAQ Wagga Wagga - IBAW Distance education - JABW
Mail your application	Australian and New Zealand students Download an Application for Admission form 260KB [PDF] International students Download an application form
CSU Study Centre	All applications to study on campus at a CSU Study Centre in Sydney or Melbourne.
Recruitment agent	International students Contact a Recruitment agent in your country who can answer your questions about CSU as well as help on campus international students through the student visa application process. Note: Recruitment agents for CSU may not be available in every country.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:

previous studies
and
other attainments and experience.

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
or
have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
a TOEFL internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
a C pass in English at the GCE ‘A’ level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
a C pass in ‘Use of English’ in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in ‘Use of English’;
completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

voluntary or paid work experience;
performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.