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Bachelor of Accounting

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
January
March
June
September

Campus
Online

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
Online

Program Code
XBCO

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 27,100 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]
IELTS speaking [6.0]
IELTS listening [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
This program is not available to students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result:

Higher education study

Successfully completed equivalent to a minimum of half a year of full-time study of a higher education program at a recognised higher education provider

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

OR
Work and life experience (for domestic students only)

Passed a UniSA Online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience, or
Completed a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Qualify for Special Entry

OR
Recent secondary education

Completed a secondary education qualification equivalent to SACE, such as an interstate year 12 or international qualification

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

English language test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]
IELTS speaking [6.0]
IELTS listening [6.0]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Bangladesh HSC	3.5
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Canada High School (OSSD)	60
Malaysia UEC	32
Eynesbury FSP	310
Pakistan HSSC	75
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	6
Sweden GPA	12.5
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	6
Vietnam	7
Australia	65
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1050
India (best 4) Central Board	60
HKDSE	15
Nepal NEB	2.41
German Abitur	3.8
Norway GPA	2.8
India (best 4) State Board	70

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Aim

To provide students with the education and skills necessary to be accountants in public practice, commerce and industry, and the public sector. It also provides a sound qualification for careers in business, management and information technology.

Content & Structure

Students undertake the UniSA Business core courses, the required courses in Accounting and appropriate electives. The program requires the completion of courses totaling 108 units.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning	CURR 3021	4.5	Note(s): 2
OR
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3
UO Business and Society	BUSS 1067	4.5	Note(s): 3
OR
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,3
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Accounting for Business	ACCT 1011	4.5
UO Business Law	LAWS 1019	4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Quantitative Methods for Business	MATH 1075	4.5
UO Financial Accounting 1	ACCT 1012	4.5
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange	MARK 1018	4.5	Note(s): 3
UO Principles of Economics	ECON 1010	4.5
SECOND YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Financial Accounting 2	ACCT 2015	4.5
UO Career Development in Business	BUSS 1066	4.5	Note(s): 3
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Management Accounting	ACCT 2016	4.5
UO Business Finance	BANK 2010	4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Business Intelligence	INFS 2038	4.5
UO Financial Accounting 3	ACCT 3014	4.5
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO Companies and Partnership Law	COML 2020	4.5
UO Management and Organisation	BUSS 2081	4.5	Note(s): 3
THIRD YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Sustainability Accounting and Reporting	ACCT 3015	4.5
UO Auditing Theory and Practice	ACCT 3012	4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Contemporary Issues in Accounting	ACCT 3013	4.5
UO Taxation Law 1	ACCT 3016	4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,3
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,3
UO Strategic Financial Analysis	BUSS 3098	4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Specialist Accounting and Finance Electives
UO Personal Finance	BANK 1010	4.5
UO Portfolio and Fund Management	BANK 3017	4.5
UO Applied Financial Planning	BANK 3015	4.5
UO Financial Markets and Institutions	BANK 1009	4.5
UO Introduction to Financial Planning	BANK 2011	4.5
UO Risk Management and Insurance	BANK 3018	4.5
UO Estate Planning	BANK 3016	4.5
UO Superannuation	BANK 3019	4.5
Tax Clinic	ACCT 3017	4.5
Business Electives
UO HR Analytics	BUSS 3111	4.5
UO Virtual Industry Internship	BUSS 3119	4.5
UO Digital Marketing	MARK 3023	4.5
UO Marketing for Health and Wellbeing	MARK 2037	4.5
UO Macroeconomics	ECON 1011	4.5
UO Consumer Behaviour	MARK 1016	4.5
UO Professional Development in Marketing	MARK 1017	4.5
UO Marketing Analytics	MARK 2034	4.5
UO Market Research	MARK 2035	4.5
UO Retailing	MARK 2036	4.5
UO Advertising	MARK 2033	4.5
UO Branding	MARK 3020	4.5
UO Essentials of Marketing Planning	MARK 3021	4.5
UO Foundations of Human Resource Management	BUSS 2077	4.5
UO Organisational Behaviour	BUSS 2078	4.5
UO Managing Decision Making	BUSS 3095	4.5
UO International Management Ethics and Values	BUSS 3094	4.5
UO Strategic Management	BUSS 3097	4.5
UO Project Management: Principles and Strategies	BUSS 2082	4.5
UO Training and Development	BUSS 2076	4.5
UO Managing the Employment Relationship	BUSS 3090	4.5
UO Strategic Human Resource Management	BUSS 3092	4.5
UO Organisational Leadership	BUSS 3096	4.5
UO Performance and Compensation Management	BUSS 2075	4.5
UO Recruitment and Selection	BUSS 3091	4.5
UO Strategic Financial Analysis	BUSS 3098	4.5
UO Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact	BUSS 2086	4.5
UO International Business Environments	BUSS 3107	4.5
UO Organisational Entrepreneurship	BUSS 3108	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Assessment requirements for this degree include at least one online exam. The online exam software has system compatibility requirements, specifically that tablets, hybrid devices and mobile devices are not supported. Please refer to the online exam requirements prior to conducting your exam to ensure your computer and software is compatible to undertake the exam.

Notes

1. This degree offers a total of 5 elective courses. All but one elective must be a Business course and you may choose one non-Business elective. You need to meet the prerequisites listed to enrol in a given elective. Please speak to the Student Adviser regarding the selection of these courses. Go here to see the complete UniSA Online electives list: https://online.unisa.edu.au/electives

2. This course is recommended for students who are new to university studies or require development in academic and research skills.

3. Students who have completed a qualification in a business discipline at AQF Diploma level or equivalent and assessed to receive 36 units block credit, will be granted credit for this course.

4. View available Virtual Industry Internships, Overseas Study Opportunities and Study Tours at https://www.unisa.edu.au/global-experiences/study-overseas/student-exchange/

Professional accreditation and recognition

The program is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and satisfies the educational requirements for entry into the Chartered Accountants Program.

The program is accredited by CPA Australia and satisfies the educational requirements for entry into the CPA Program.

The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and recognised for maximum exemptions for an accelerated pathway into CIMA's professional qualification.

This program is recognised for maximum exemptions toward the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants' (ACCA) professional programs of study.

Program Director

Mr Scott Copeland

Primary director

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Phone: +61 8 8302 2376
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry

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Phone: +61 8 9627 4854
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