Swinburne University of Technology Online

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

Swinburne University of Technology Online (RTO 3059)
Institution rating
4.4
Duration
From 3 yearsfull-time(part-time available)
Study mode
Online
Next start date
March

Why study this course

  • You can pay for this Bachelor of Business With a Major in Accounting later via a government loan
  • Swinburne Online offers students support 7 days a week
  • Swinburne ranks in the top 3% of universities worldwide

Recognition

Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership with CPA Australia, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia, The Institute of Internal Auditors, The National Institute of Accountants, The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. It is also recognised by AACSB International.

Entry requirements

Non-Year 12 entry

Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.

Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.

Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

Year 12 entry

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. 

Applicants must meet the associated minimum ATAR score and gain a study score in Units 3 and 4 of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Where is this course offered?

This course is delivered online, so you can:

  • Study from anywhere and choose when you want to fit study into your week
  • Access all study materials, assessments, and student support services
  • Achieve the same qualification as someone studying in a classroom

Find out more about online courses and the benefits of studying online.

What you’ll learn

The Bachelor of Business With a Major in Accounting gives you a solid foundation in accounting and will teach you how to:

  • Use accounting systems to record and analyse business activities
  • Use financial statements to guide investment decisions
  • Utilise information from cost accounting systems to make decisions
  • Price products
  • Develop operating strategies
  • Evaluate business performance

Enquire with Swinburne University of Technology Online to find out more about the course content, units, and what you’ll learn.

Course price

The course price can vary depending on a few factors, including:

  • Whether the institution offers subsidies, concessions, or government loans and your eligibility to receive them
  • Your previous study and work experience
  • Your unit selections

Enquire with Swinburne University of Technology Online to find out more about the course price for you.

What to know before you apply

To help you decide if this is the right course for you, Swinburne University of Technology Online can provide you with more information about:

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to get credit or RPL for some units of this course based on your previous studies and work experience. This means the duration of the course may be reduced.


Enquire with Swinburne University of Technology Online to find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

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What are students saying?

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Published May 2018
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)Swinburne University of Technology Online
Graduation date2017
Study modeOnline
Student review
I enjoyed studying online as it allowed me to gain fantastic work experience that other students I know wouldn’t have been able to obtain. By working and studying full time, I fast tracked my career and learned the importance of time management and self discipline. The only criticism I would have is that teachers often don’t respond and it can be a little frustrating trying to navigate the online forums. Also, lectures are less frequent (compared to the time I spent studying at the University of Wollongong).
The student would recommend this course to a friend, colleague or relative
This course had a positive impact on the student’s career
Ability to balance study with your other commitments
4.0
Assistance to help you find a job
5.0
Balance between theory and practical work
3.0
Transparency of course fees
5.0
Quality of teachers and academic support
3.0
Quality of online study portal
3.0
Course content compared to what was expected
4.0
Current and industry-relevant content
4.0

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Support and delivery

Set your own timetable

Designed for maximum flexibility, this accounting course allows you to study anytime, anywhere.

There are 3 teaching periods a year, and you can enrol in 1 to 4 units every period.

On average, for a single unit, you should allow for approximately 8 hours of active learning each week. Active learning includes engaging with learning materials and activities, interaction with other students, readings and assessment tasks.

Possible study loads

  • Full-time: 8 units per year over 3 years
  • Suggested: 6 units per year over 4 years
  • Part-time: 4 units per year over 6 years

There are study breaks between teaching periods and over Christmas / New Year so you can take time out during your course.

Study Now, Pay as You Earn

Commonwealth supported places are available for the Bachelor of Business (Accounting). If you're eligible:

  • the Australian government contributes to the cost of your course
  • you pay the remainder of your fees (known as a student contribution), and
  • you may be eligible for HECS-HELP assistance to pay your student contribution

HECS-HELP is a government loan available to eligible students enrolled in Commonwealth supported places, and covers all or part of your student contribution.

If you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, you don't need to pay for your course upfront. Instead, the Australian government will pay the loan amount to Swinburne Online on your behalf.

You may also be eligible for Youth Allowance, Austudy or Abstudy.

Supportive, Interactive Learning

With many distance education courses, content originally designed for traditional face-to-face learning is adapted for online use, which may not always be practical.

With Swinburne Online, your course has been developed specifically for online delivery, so you get the most out of your online studies. The entire learning experience is designed to be supportive, engaging and collaborative. Your course content is supplemented by online communication technologies such as discussion boards, chat sessions, email and blogs.

  • Access your course through an online learning platform
  • Excellent tutor-student ratio
  • Regular feedback and guidance from eLearning Advisors

In addition, Student Advisors are available by email and phone 7 days a week to respond to any queries you may have around your study.

These Student Advisors will provide information on admissions, enrolment and re-enrolment, course advice, policies and regulations and academic assessments, and assist you with any technical issues you may experience.

Familiarise Yourself with Online Study

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) includes a foundation unit called "Learning and Communicating Innovative Practice". This unit is especially useful if you're returning to study after a long time, or are unfamiliar with online learning.

It will help you gain skills in:

  • written and online communication
  • collaborating in individual and group work
  • critiquing and analysing information sources

Upon completion of this unit, you'll be more confident about online study.

Find out more about this course

Swinburne University of Technology Online

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

You may wish to discuss the following with Swinburne University of Technology Online:

  • Course price
  • Prior Recognition of Learning (RPL)

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