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CQ91 - Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business
Overview
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business enables you to study dual degrees. You can combine studies in accounting with a range of other business disciplines (such as marketing, human resource management and property).
The Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business provides you with a degree that is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and meets the associate membership requirements of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). If you choose LAWS19034 and LAWS19035 as electives, you can also be eligible to apply for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board (after meeting the Board's requirements for practical experience). Graduates are also eligible to join the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants at the member level.
You may also be eligible for membership of a number of national and international business-related professional associations, depending on the units and major selected.
Career Information
The Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business provides you with a broad range of career options in accounting, financial services and business management. You can select from three majors (marketing, property, and financial planning) which can give you access to a wide variety of career opportunities depending on your chosen major.
Course Details
| Duration | 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time |
|---|---|
| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 192 |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
| Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
| Course Type | Undergraduate Dual Degree |
| Qualification (post nominal) | BBAcct/BBus |
| AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
| Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.
Domestic Availability
Term 3 - 2026
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2026
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2026
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2025
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2025
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2025
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2024
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2024
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2024
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2023
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2023
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2023
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2022
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2022
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2022
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2021
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2021
Online
Term 1 - 2021
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2020
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2020
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2020
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2019
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2019
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2019
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2018
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2018
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2018
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2017
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2017
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2017
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2016
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2016
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2016
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2015
Not all business majors are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2015
Students wishing to study the financial planning major in the Bachelor of Accounting will only be able to study financial planning courses via distance education. Also, not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2015
Students wishing to study the financial planning major in the Bachelor of Accounting will only be able to study financial planning courses via distance education. Also, not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2014
Not all business majors are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2014
Not all business majors are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2014
Not all business majors are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
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International Availability
Term 3 - 2026
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2026
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2026
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2025
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2025
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2025
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2024
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2024
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2024
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2023
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2023
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2023
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2022
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2022
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2022
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2021
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2021
Online
Term 1 - 2021
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2020
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2020
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2020
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2019
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2019
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2019
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2018
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2018
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2018
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2017
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2017
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2017
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2016
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2016
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2016
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2015
Not all business majors are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2015
Students wishing to study the financial planning major in the Bachelor of Accounting will only be able to study financial planning courses via distance education. Also, not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2015
Students wishing to study the financial planning major in the Bachelor of Accounting will only be able to study financial planning courses via distance education. Also, not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2014
Not all business majors are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2014
Not all business majors are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2014
Not all business majors are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
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Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
| Rank Threshold | SR 60 | ATAR 60 |
Academic Requirements
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); 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.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Assumed Knowledge
Domestic Students: English and Maths
Security Requirements
No information available at this time
Health Requirements
No information available at this time
Fees and Charges
Course Features
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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| Exit Awards | CL87 - Diploma of Business Studies |
| Accreditation |
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Residential School Requirements
No Residential School for this course.
Practicum/Work Placement
| BUSN13004 - BUSN13004 provides for an internship, a study tour or a professional project which may be conducted in cooperation with a current employer. |
Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 95 |
| 2023 | 104 |
| 2022 | 132 |
| 2021 | 158 |
| 2020 | 192 |
Inherent Requirements
There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
Examples are:
- Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures, and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
- Demonstrating honesty and integrity in academic and professional practice.
- Critically reflecting on ethical dilemmas and issues and take responsibility for ethically correct decisions and/or ensuring awareness of applicable ethical thinking and behaviour.
Examples are:
- Being reflective with personal behaviours in relation to professional performance and be positive and receptive to processing constructive feedback or criticism from peers, supervisors, and/or lecturers.
- Successfully processing and coping with your own emotions and behaviour when dealing with individuals or peers in educational and professional environments.
Examples are:
- Applying appropriate legal principles and disclosure requirements in preparing financial reports.
- Complying with the policies and practices of the accounting organisation and/or the business you work in.
- Knowing, understanding and complying with the laws of the Sovereign State in which you reside, work and/or study.
- Complying with the requirements for registration with the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board (APESB).
- Complying with the requirements for student registration with organisations such as the Australian Institute of Management, the Australian Marketing Institute, the Australian Human Resources Institute and the like.
Examples are:
- Verbally communicating in the English language with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness.
- Actively participating in discussion activities related to the course.
- Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual, group or workplace.
- Establishing rapport with others in the study and practice of business and responding appropriately to peers, teaching staff, clients, supervisors and other professionals.
- Using appropriate facial expressions: eye contact, being mindful of space, time boundaries, a range of body movements and gestures.
- Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course, as well as during professional placement.
- Being aware of culturally-based differences in non-verbal communications, to ensure effective, culturally appropriate interpersonal communications.
- Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
- Expressing complex and detailed information and knowledge in logical and legible essays and reports that clearly communicate the intended message, and do so in a timely manner, meeting appropriate professional standards.
- Accurately conveying and documenting information in a written form that meets legal and professional practice requirements.
Examples are:
- Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
- Applying theoretical knowledge, research evidence, policies and procedures in academic and professional practice.
- Constructing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
- Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in educational and professional settings.
- Producing accurate, concise and clear accounting and/or business documentation which meets legal requirements.
- Demonstrating accurate calculation and interpretation of complex accounting transactions involving numeracy skills.
- Demonstrating the capacity to undertake complex financial analysis of accounting reports, including the use of Excel spreadsheet software.
- Demonstrating effective use of numeracy skills to perform a range of business functions.
- Applying numeracy skills to interpret and solve a range of mathematical and data-related problems associated with a range of accounting and/or business practices.
Examples include:
- Demonstrating an understanding of how theory as well as personal, social and cultural experiences relate to practice or personal or professional knowledge.
- Discovering and challenging own underlying assumptions.
- Making connections between personal and work experiences and what is being learnt.
Examples are:
- Competently using a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X.
- Competently using productivity software such as Microsoft Office.
- Preparing accounting entries and/or reports using accounting specific ICT.
- Using accounting specific software programs and also Excel spreadsheet software to process and present information relevant to accounting.
- Competently using the internet for a range of study and business related activities.
- Operating associated electronic technologies such as (but not limited to) digital scanners, copiers, cameras and video cameras, a table computer or a mobile phone in the professional business environment.
Core Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Financial Planning Learning Outcomes
- 1. Exercise judgement under supervision to provide possible solutions to routine accounting and financial planning problems in straightforward contexts using where appropriate social, ethical, economic, regulatory, sustainability, governance and/or global perspectives
- 2. Integrate theoretical and technical accounting and financial planning knowledge in a business context
- 3. Critically apply theoretical and technical accounting and financial planning knowledge and skills to provide possible solutions to routine business issues
- 4. Justify and communicate accounting and financial planning advice and ideas in straightforward contexts to influence specialists and non-specialists
- 5. Contribute accounting expertise to a diverse team collaboratively providing possible solutions to a routine business problem in a straightforward context
- 6. Reflect on performance feedback to identify and action learning opportunities and self-improvements.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Marketing Learning Outcomes
- 1. Exercise judgement under supervision to provide possible solutions to routine accounting and marketing problems in straightforward contexts using where appropriate social, ethical, economic, regulatory,sustainability, governance and/or global perspectives
- 2. Integrate theoretical and technical accounting and marketing knowledge in a business context
- 3. Critically apply theoretical and technical accounting and marketing knowledge and skills to provide possible solutions to routine business issues
- 4. Justify and communicate accounting and marketing advice and ideas in straightforward contexts to influence specialists and non-specialists
- 5. Contribute accounting expertise to a diverse team collaboratively providing possible solutions to a routine business problem in a straightforward context
- 6. Reflect on performance feedback to identify and action learning opportunities and self-improvements.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Property Learning Outcomes
- 1. Exercise judgement under supervision to provide possible solutions to routine accounting and property management problems in straightforward contexts using where appropriate social, ethical, economic, regulatory, sustainability, governance and/or global perspectives
- 2. Integrate theoretical and technical accounting and property management knowledge in a business context
- 3. Critically apply theoretical and technical accounting and property management knowledge and skills to provide possible solutions to routine business issues
- 4. Justify and communicate accounting and property management advice and ideas in straightforward contexts to influence specialists and non-specialists
- 5. Contribute accounting expertise to a diverse team collaboratively providing possible solutions to a routine business problem in a straightforward context
- 6. Reflect on performance feedback to identify and action learning opportunities and self-improvements.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Human Resource Management Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Liberal Studies Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Startups and Entrepreneurship Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 1 major
- Complete 1 minor
Core Structure
| Number of units: 20 | Total credit points: 120 |
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The Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business has 20 compulsory units. In addition to the core, you may choose one major and one minor.
Financial Planning Major
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
|---|
To apply for membership of the Financial Planning Association, you should select this major. If you with to apply for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board (after meeting the Board's requirements for practical experience), you should select the option of LAWS19034 Taxation Law and Practice B and PROP12002 Property Rights and Law.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| FINC11001 | Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning | |
| FINC19012 | Investment Analysis and Risk Management | |
| FINC19016 | Retirement and Superannuation | |
| FINC19019 | Insurance Planning | |
| FINC19020 | Financial Plan Construction | |
| FINC13001 | Estate Planning | |
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete 2 from the following units: | ||
| FINC19014 | Property Investment and Finance | |
| LAWS19034 | Taxation Law and Practice B | |
| PROP11001 | Property Valuation | |
| PROP12002 | Property Rights and Law | |
Marketing Major
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
|---|
The Marketing Major is available to students studying the Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business and other courses throughout CQUniversity. All pre-requisites for the Marketing Major can be met when MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals is studied in the Major. Students who are not studying the Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business should complete the compulsory units listed in the Marketing Major. Students studying the Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business should replace MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals (a core first year unit) with MRKT11028 Digital Media in the Marketing Major.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| MRKT11028 | Digital Marketing | |
| MRKT19036 | Marketing of Service Products | |
| MRKT19037 | International Marketing | |
| MRKT19038 | Marketing Research and Analytics | |
| MRKT19030 | Marketing Communications | |
| MRKT19031 | Consumer Behaviour | |
| MRKT19040 | Strategic Marketing and Planning | |
| MRKT13014 | New Product Development and Branding | |
Property Major
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
|---|
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| FINC19014 | Property Investment and Finance | |
| PROP11001 | Property Valuation | |
| BLAR11050 | Residential Construction | |
| PROP12002 | Property Rights and Law | |
| PROP13002 | Property Management | |
| PROP13001 | Property Development | |
| ECON19036 | Property Economics | |
| BLAR13040 | Building Life Cycle Maintenance | |
Human Resource Management Minor
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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The Human Resource Management Minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business and other courses throughout CQUniversity. All pre-requisites for the Human Resource Management Minor can be met within the four units of the Minor.
| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| HRMT11011 | Human Resource Management | |
| HRMT19014 | Human Resources Planning, Recruitment & Selection | |
| HRMT19020 | Perspectives on Organisational Change | |
| HRMT19023 | Conflict and Negotiation | |
Liberal Studies Minor
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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The Liberal Studies Minor enables students to compile a Minor consistent with an area of interest and/or career/profession requirements not already covered in the existing Majors and Minors. When choosing units for this Liberal Studies Minor the number of level 1 units within the Bachelor of Accounting must not exceed 12 units and all pre-requisites must be met. In addition, students should ensure the Minor consists of at least one level 1 unit, one level 2 unit, and one level 3 unit. If you with to apply for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board (after meeting the Board's requirements for practical experience), you should include LAWS19034 Taxation Law and Practice B and PROP12002 Property Rights and Law in your degree.
Startups and Entrepreneurship Minor
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| LAWS12068 | Innovation and Intellectual Property Law | |
| LAWS12076 | Law of Startups | |
| MGMT13151 | Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups | |
| MRKT13014 | New Product Development and Branding | |
More Details
Campus Availability
Not all of the Bachelor of Business majors are available at all of the University's campuses. Depending on their campus and their intended majors, students may find that they are required to complete part of their studies via distance education.
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Financial Planning |
Distance only |
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Human Resource Management |
Brisbane, Distance, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney |
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Marketing |
Brisbane, Distance, Melbourne, Perth, Rockhampton, Sydney |
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Property |
Distance only |
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Social Innovation |
Distance only |
Business Majors: Accreditation & Membership
Marketing graduates may be eligible for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Market and Social Research Society.
The Property major is accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API). Graduates are eligible for associate membership and the course is endorsed as supplying the education requirements for certification as a Certified Property Practitioner. For more information, please refer to the Australian Property Institute website http://www.api.org.au/. Graduates may also seek registration with the Valuers Registration Board.
Please note: completion of this major will not provide students with the relevant qualification to be certified with the API as a Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) nor will it make students eligible for registration with the Valuers Registration Board in Queensland (other states may vary, please refer to individual state bodies if residing outside of Queensland). Students wishing to become registered valuers should enrol in CF56 Bachelor of Property.
The Financial Planning major is an approved qualification to attain a professional designation in financial planning as per the Corporations (Relevant Providers Degrees, Qualifications and Courses Standard) Determination 2021 https://fas.treasury.gov.au/education-standards/approved-courses
Application for credit transfer
Exemption/credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that they have completed and received a 'Pass' or above in tertiary studies equivalent in content, depth and rated units of credit to a Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business course, and that such credit meets the requirements of the professional bodies that accredit the course. Students must contact the relevant professional bodies to determine whether the credit transfer/exemption they have requested and/or received will affect their application for membership.
Refer to the Credit Transfer website at http://www.cqu.edu.au/credittransfer for further details on the guidelines and application process.
Study Plans and Schedules
A recommended study schedule for this course can be obtained from your Student Advisor (Courses and Careers) by contacting http://programadvice.cqu.edu.au
Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements. It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in 4 units per term and part-time students usually enrol in 2 units per term.
For Course Planners please refer to the following website: http://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/new-students/planners-and-profiles
Computing Requirements
As a student, it is necessary to have access to a computer or equivalent device in order to complete your coursework. You should have a good understanding of technology and the ability to navigate the online environment, which may involve completing online assessments, participating in online forums, and responding to emails. There may be instances where you need to use a computer or equivalent device for in-class tasks or assessments. It is important that you have dependable access to the internet and a computer or equivalent device capable of video conferencing for online classes. Make sure to review your unit profiles to learn about any specific technology requirements for your coursework.
Please note: students must check to see when and where a unit is offered before enrolling. See the unit availability in this handbook for details.