Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is a three-year Australian bachelor degree, delivered across the International College of Management, Sydney and its associated institutions. It sits at Level 7 on the Australian Qualifications Framework. Over six semesters you build the accounting knowledge an employer expects, then apply it in a workplace before you graduate.

What you actually study

The degree is made up of units of study, each carrying credit points. You complete core accounting units, financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, business law and corporate finance, alongside business units in economics, marketing, management and business statistics. Later semesters let you choose electives so you can lean towards financial reporting, management accounting or tax practice. Assessment is a mix of exams, assignments, group projects and presentations, which is how Australian business degrees are normally structured.

Work-integrated learning

Accounting is a field where practical experience matters, and this degree includes work-integrated learning. You complete a professional placement or industry project, usually in a later semester, working with an accounting firm, a corporate finance team or a business services organisation. That placement counts towards your degree and gives you something concrete to talk about in interviews.

English and entry requirements

International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate standard. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the institution's own English programmes are accepted as equivalents. The Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself, so check both. While studying, a Student visa generally allows work rights of 48 hours per fortnight during term.

After you graduate

Accounting graduates can apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, which lets you stay and work in Australia after completing your degree. The degree also positions you to start the professional study pathways that lead to CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand membership, confirm current accreditation and unit requirements with the institution. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register under course code 106410A. Check the official page for the latest fees, intake dates and unit details.

• Graduate accountant, public practice firms, mid-tier and boutique accounting practices
• Tax accountant or tax consultant, accounting firms, corporate tax teams, business advisory
• Audit associate, audit and assurance divisions of accounting firms
• Management accountant, internal finance teams in manufacturing, retail, health and government
• Financial analyst, banking, insurance, superannuation and investment organisations
• Business services accountant, advisory firms supporting small and medium businesses
• Payroll or accounts officer, across private and public sector organisations
• Assistant accountant in government, state and federal finance and reporting roles