Bachelor of Professional Accounting
Provider:
Course Code:
BPA
CRICOS Code:
102219K
Qualification Level:
Bachelor, Undergraduate
Course Area:
Management and Commerce
Duration:
3-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Bondi Junction, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 52,800 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Quarterly
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Professional Accounting (BPA) course offered by the Australian School of Accounting (ASA) is designed to provide a rigorous and highly industry-focused accounting education that integrates theoretical and technical knowledge with a deep understanding of the business context. The course has a strong professional and contemporary orientation that will prepare Graduates for a relevant and sustainable career in the profession.
Course Structure
The course comprises twenty-four (24) units of which twenty-one (21) are compulsory. The course is designed to progressively build up the knowledge and skills base required of the professional accountant of the future.
The standard 3-year course comprises of the following:
Year 1:
- Accounting in Society
- Business Communication
- Fundamentals in Accounting
- Quantitative Methods
- Organisational Behaviour
- Economics
- Introduction to Business Information Systems
- Business Law
Year 2:
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Management Accounting
- Taxation Law and Practice
- Fundamentals of Business Analytics
- Business Logistics Management
- Corporate Accounting
- Business Forecasting and Technology
- Business Finance
Year 3:
- Corporate Law
- Management and Performance Appraisal
- Auditing and Assurance Services
- Project Management
- Accounting in Context
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Elective 3
Electives:
- Internship
- Group Project
- Strategic Management
- Accounting
- Information and Cybersecurity
- Data Visualisation
- Knowledge Management and
- Data Governance
- Purchasing Management
- Warehouse Management
- Logistics Procurement and
- Supply Chain
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | 18 years old |
| Academic Entry Requirements | 1. successful completion of an Australian senior secondary qualification with a satisfactory Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 65 (or equivalent as determined by the Academic Board) for accounting and the score of 55 for Bachelor of Business (Technology Management) and nested courses; or 2. successful completion of an equivalent secondary qualification either interstate or overseas and attainment of the required entrance standard; or 3. satisfactory completion of an accredited Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) or a Foundation Year Program offered by a recognised higher education provider in Australia; or 4. satisfactory completion of a AQF Level 6 for entry into the Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent international qualification; or admission to candidature for an undergraduate degree at an Australian University. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Overall score of 6.0 with no band under 5.5. |
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | 60 Overall (with a writing score of 20) |
| PTE Score (Minimum) | Overall
score 52 with no skill score < 42 |
| CAE Score (Minimum) | 52 or better |
Career Opportunities
Bachelor of Professional Accounting will prepare graduates for a diverse range of professional roles in many industries and professional environments, which include:
- Financial Accountant
- Management Accountant
- Auditor
- Tax Accountant
- Public Practice
- Financial Officer
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Taxation Advisor
- Teaching
Internship or Work Placements
An internship is an elective unit in your last year of study.