Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business

A Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business at CQUniversity will equip you with the technical skills you need for a successful career in the accounting and business industries. It will also develop your generic skills-set, which will benefit both your personal and professional life.

One of the benefits of studying at CQUniversity is that we offer a very flexible program, giving you the option to study either on-campus or off-campus. You also have the choice of a number of electives so you can tailor the program to best suit your individual needs. This is backed up by supportive staff who offer a more personal approach to learning and whose aim it is to help you achieve your goals.

Accounting is a great career in its own right, but by adding it to one of five business majors, your career and future opportunities are endless.

Our program is under continual review by leading professional bodies to ensure it is up to date and relevant to the latest industry needs and expectations. This means you will be work ready on completion of your studies.

This program is accredited with CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, and the National Institute of Accountants.

What am I studying?

Business underpins every sector of our economy and is fundamental to all industries. We rely on business for our jobs and prosperity.  In today’s competitive employment market, tertiary education skills in business are in high demand. 

There are no limitations to where a business degree can take you. Graduates choose from a broad spectrum of occupations including administration officer/manager, economics advisor, quality manager, accountant, human resources manager, marketing manager, logistics manager, hospitality manger, property professional, purchasing and materials manager – just to name a few. A business career offers diverse employment opportunities and the ability to advance from an entry-level position to supervisor, manager, consultant or senior executive within business, government or non-profit organisations in the industry of your choice.

Business graduates gain superior communication skills and have in-depth knowledge of their area of interest. They have transferable skills that allow them to work successfully in a number of professions within a variety of organisations. 

A business degree can take you all over the world, both throughout your study and when seeking employment. Tertiary-qualified business graduates may be able to gain professional accreditation in a number of fields that allow them to work abroad. CQUniversity also provides you with the opportunity to study part of your degree abroad or participate in an overseas experience while studying your degree. This gives you valuable international experience which is highly sought after by employers.

If you want to learn how business works, to think, strategise and manage – a business degree may help get you there.

Why Study Business at CQUniversity

The Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business (Specialisation) dual degree enables you to graduate with both a Bachelor of Accounting and a Bachelor of Business (Specialisation) within four years of full-time study.  

The dual degree approach allows you to further tailor your degree to suit your individual needs and study goals. By combining these two programs you will have the advantage of the specialist knowledge within accounting, as well as the diverse knowledge of general business studies.  Within the accounting degree, you complete courses which cover content such as audit methodology and planning, tools and techniques financial managers use to maximise shareholder wealth, the application of accounting theory,  and accounting standards and business law relevant to the financial records of Australian companies.  The business degree enables you to specialise in human resources management, information systems, management, marketing, or procurement and supply. 

The additional knowledge gained through the completion of dual degree programs gives you the skills which are highly sought after when seeking employment. This program also increases your employment opportunities in additional areas of accounting and business.

Career Opportunities

On completing a Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business, you will open the door to a career in a number of areas in the business, accounting and finance industries, including roles in:

• Human resources management
• Information systems management
• Marketing
• Banking
• Taxation
• Professional accountancy
• Auditing and assurance
• Forensic accounting
• Financial planning
• Business management

Program Structure

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.

Professional Recognition

This program is accredited by the CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and meets the membership requirements of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) - Restricted Member IPA status.  However, these organisations accredit each campus individually, please check the current status of accreditation for their desired study location.

For eligibility criteria for membership of the Professional Bodies refer to these websites:

http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/  (CPA Australia)

http://www.charteredaccountants.com.au/ (ICAA)

http://www.publicaccountants.org.au/ (IPA)

As a graduate of this program you may also be eligible to join the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants (ATMA) at the Member level and may be eligible to apply for registration with the Tax Agents Board provided you meet the Board's study and work experience requirements.

CQUniversity is also a Registered Tuition Provider for the CPA Program®. CQUniversity recognises that the CPA Program® can be both rigorous and demanding. Our workshops are intended to assist candidates as they progress through various segments and to provide them with relevant, practical learning support that will give candidates the best possible platform towards achieving their goals. Click here for further information.

Depending on courses and majors selected, you may be eligible for membership with a number of national and international business-related professional associations.

• Marketing graduates may be eligible for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Market and Social Research Society.
• Management graduates may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Management.
• The Information Systems major is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).  The ACS accredits each campus individually; therefore students should check the current status of accreditation for newly established locations.  For enquiries concerning eligibility or membership, please refer to the ACS official website http://www.acs.org.au/
• The Supply Chain Management major is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).  Graduates may apply for membership of CIPS.