Bachelor of Business Accounting

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Bachelor of Business with Accounting Specialisation

The Bachelor of Business with a specialisation in Accounting develops practical knowledge in financial management, accounting, auditing, taxation and commercial law. Learn how to interpret financial information, assess business risks and support financial decision-making in organisations.

Students commencing from Trimester 3 2025 can complete the required elective units to graduate with a specialisation in Accounting.

Who is this course for?

This specialisation is suited to students interested in accounting, finance and how businesses manage financial information. It is ideal for those looking to develop skills in financial reporting, business analysis and accounting-related roles.

What you get?

Industry-connected learning

Leadership development

Study across Australia

Future-focused specialisations

Flexible study options

Career-ready outcomes

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Potential careers

Account Specialist

Average Salary: A$90,000

Finance Consultant

Average salary: A$90,000

Credit Analyst

Average salary: A$95,000

*Source: www.seek.com.au/career-advice, October 2026

Studying at APIC has helped me build confidence, practical skills, and knowledge for my future career. As an international student, I’ve also felt supported by approachable teachers and staff throughout my studies.

Samuel Antonio Patino Herrera | Colombia

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What you will learn

Units

Students who commenced the BBus course on or before Trimester 2 2025 are required to complete their program as set out in this legacy Course Structure.

‍To qualify for the award, students are required to successfully complete the sixteen (16) core units listed below, plus eight (8) electives from the provided options. This totals to 24 units which is equivalent to 144 credit points.

Unit Code and Title	Credit Points*	Pre-requisite(s)
BUS1001 Professional Development and Business Communication	6	Nil
BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management	6	Nil
BUS1003 Mathematics and Statistics	6	Nil
BUS1004 Foundations of Accounting	6	Nil
BUS1005 Introduction to Economics	6	Nil
BUS1006 Introduction to Business Law	6	Nil
BUS1007 Finance	6	Nil
BUS1008 Financial Accounting	6	BUS1004 Foundations of Accounting
BUS2001 Project Management Fundamentals and Practices	6	BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management
BUS2002 Management Accounting	6	BUS1004 Foundations of Accounting
BUS2003 Sustainability and Ethics	6	Nil
BUS2004 Human Resource Management	6	BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management
BUS3001 Accounting Theory	6	BUS1008 Financial Accounting
BUS3002 Accounting Information Systems Design and Development	6	BUS1008 Financial Accounting
BUS3003 Advanced Financial Accounting	6	BUS1008 Financial Accounting
BUS3004 Corporation Law	6	BUS1006 Introduction to Business Law

*A unit worth 6 credit points is equal to 0.125 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL).

For Year 2 Students

Select any four (4) electives from the options below.

Unit Code and Title	Credit Points*	Pre-requisite(s)
BUS2005 Taxation	6	BUS1006 Introduction to Business Law
BUS2006 Marketing and Sales Management	6	BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management
BUS2007 Entrepreneurship and Innovation	6	BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management
BIS1001 Foundations of Information Systems	6	Nil
BUS2008 Strategic Planning	6	BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management

For Year 3 Students

Select any four (4) electives from the options below.

Unit Code and Title	Credit Points*	Pre-requisite(s)
BUS3005 Audit and Assurance	6	BUS1008 Financial Accounting
BUS3006 Leadership and Governance	6	BUS2004 Human Resource Management
BUS3007 Organisational Development	6	BUS2004 Human Resource Management
BUS3008 Project Execution Planning and Management	6	BUS2001 Project Management Fundamentals and Practices
BUS3009 Project Development and Optimisation	6	BUS2001 Project Management Fundamentals and Practices
BIS2006 Management of Information Systems	6	BIS1001 Foundations of Information Systems

*A unit worth 6 credit points is equal to 0.125 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL).

Students commencing the BBus course from Trimester 3 2025 onwards are required to complete their program as set out in this current Course Structure.

‍To qualify for the award, students are required to successfully complete the sixteen (16) core units listed below, plus six (6) specialisation units, plus two (2) electives from the provided options. This totals to 24 units which is equivalent to 144 credit points.

Unit Code and Title	Credit Points*	Pre-requisite(s)
BUS1001 Professional Development and Business Communication	6	Nil
BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management	6	Nil
BUS1003 Mathematics and Statistics	6	Nil
BUS1004 Foundations of Accounting	6	Nil
BUS1005 Introduction to Economics	6	Nil
BUS1006 Introduction to Business Law	6	Nil
BUS1007 Finance	6	Nil
BUS2003 Sustainability and Ethics	6	Nil
BUS2004 Human Resource Management	6	BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management
BUS2006 Marketing and Sales Management	6	BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management
BUS2007 Entrepreneurship and Innovation	6	BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management
BUS2008 Strategic Planning	6	BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management
BUS3004 Corporation Law	6	BUS1006 Introduction to Business Law
BUS3006 Leadership and Governance	6	BUS2004 Human Resource Management
BUS3007 Organisational Development	6	BUS2004 Human Resource Management
BUS3100 Industry Project	6	Nil

*A unit worth 6 credit points is equal to 0.125 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL).

Unit Code and Title	Credit Points*	Pre-requisite(s)
BUS1008 Financial Accounting	6	BUS1004 Foundations of Accounting
BUS2002 Management Accounting	6	BUS1004 Foundations of Accounting
BUS2005 Taxation	6	BUS1006 Introduction to Business Law
BUS3001 Accounting Theory	6	BUS1008 Financial Accounting
BUS3003 Advanced Financial Accounting	6	BUS1008 Financial Accounting
BUS3005 Audit and Assurance	6	BUS1008 Financial Accounting

*A unit worth 6 credit points is equal to 0.125 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL).

Select two (2) electives of choice

Unit Code and Title	Credit Points*	Pre-requisite(s)
BUS2001 Project Management Fundamentals and Practices	6	BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management
BUS3002 Accounting Information Systems Design and Development	6	BUS1008 Financial Accounting
BUS3008 Project Execution Planning and Management	6	BUS2001 Project Management Fundamentals and Practices
BUS3009 Project Development and Optimisation	6	BUS2001 Project Management Fundamentals and Practices
BIS1001 Foundations of Information Systems	6	Nil
BIS1002 Data and Information Management	6	Nil
BIS2002 Systems Analysis and Design	6	BIS1001 Foundations of Information Systems
BIS2006 Management Information Systems	6	BIS1001 Foundations of Information Systems
BIS3001 Data Analytics for Business	6	BIS1002 Data and Information Management
BUS3013 Artificial Intelligence for Business	6	BIS1001 Foundations of Information Systems
BUS3014 Procurement and Risk Management	6	BUS2001 Project Management Fundamentals and Practices

*A unit worth 6 credit points is equal to 0.125 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL).

Please note: Not all units are offered in every trimester.

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Admission requirements

Entry requirements:

Applicants must be 18 years or older when they commence the course and meet the academic requirements for an AQF Level 7 qualification.

Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following:

Australian Year 12; OR
An internationally recognised equivalent to Australian Year 12; OR
A Certificate IV (AQF Level 4) or higher awarded by a recognised higher education or vocational provider; OR
GCE A Level with three or more C grades; OR
An International Baccalaureate Diploma; OR
An undergraduate preparation program or international equivalent.

For more information, including special entry requirements, please refer to the APIC Admission Policy.

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Entry requirements:

Applicants must be 18 years or older when they commence the course and meet the academic requirements for an AQF Level 7 qualification.

Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following:

Australian Year 12; OR

An internationally recognised equivalent to Australian Year 12; OR

A Certificate IV (AQF Level 4) or higher awarded by a recognised higher education or vocational provider; OR

GCE A Level with three or more C grades; OR

An International Baccalaureate Diploma; OR

An undergraduate preparation program or international equivalent.

For more information, including special entry requirements, please refer to the APIC Admission Policy.

English language requirements:

Applicants from a non-English speaking background must meet one of the following English language requirements:

IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.0, with a minimum score of 5.5 in writing and speaking; OR

TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 65, with a minimum score of 21 in writing and 18 in speaking; OR

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Overall score of 169, with a minimum score of 162 in writing and speaking; OR

Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall score of 169, with a minimum score of 162 in writing and speaking; OR

PTE Academic: Overall score of 50, with a minimum score of 42 in writing and speaking.

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