Kick-start your career in accounting and join an exciting new era as data and technology shape the profession of accounting. Future-proof your career with CQUniversity's Bachelor of Accounting and choose from majors in marketing and management, entrepreneurship and accounting, preparing you to work in traditional and emerging fields of accounting.
Benefit from industry-relevant content taught by real practitioners who bring real-world experience and learnings in all facets of accounting, and learn through simulations, real project work and enhanced work-integrated learning opportunities to graduate work-ready.
You will gain up-to-date knowledge that will prepare you for the digitally evolving nature of accounting and business with the option to tailor your studies further with a choice of complementary minors.
During your studies, you will study core topics in accounting, finance, law, statistics and economics with the option to major in management, entrepreneurship and accounting, and marketing. The course is designed to give you the flexibility to tailor your studies and extend your knowledge of complementary discipline areas with a variety of minors to choose from. This wider perspective will enhance your career opportunities by reflecting the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a career in accounting.
Enhance your employability upon graduation with a strong practical focus that encompasses simulations, real project work, and valuable work-integrated learning opportunities. You can further bolster your practical experience and establish valuable connections and networks by choosing to complete an internship, project, or tour.
Your studies will cultivate robust problem-solving skills, preparing you to effectively communicate in the workforce — a highly sought-after trait by employers.
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Accounting, you may find employment opportunities in the local, national and global business, accounting or finance sectors in roles such as:
auditing and assurance
banking
business consultancy
financial planning
forensic accounting
professional accountancy
taxation.
A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV qualification, or
An AQF Diploma level qualification, or
Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT - Requires 75 or better overall and no score less than 17; or
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
$35,040
Indicative First Year Fee
A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.
You may be eligible for a 25% international scholarship funded by the University.
CQU also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.