Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Professional Accounting
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Professional Accounting
Summary The Bachelor of Arts has been reimagined by our world-leading academics in consultation with industry partners and public-sector organisations, so you can be assured you’ll acquire the transferable and technical skills needed for success in today’s and tomorrow’s workplaces. Our approach allows you to turn your passion into a…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Bachelor of Arts has been reimagined by our world-leading academics in consultation with industry partners and public-sector organisations, so you can be assured you’ll acquire the transferable and technical skills needed for success in today’s and tomorrow’s workplaces. Our approach allows you to turn your passion into a career by exploring your interests in-depth, and by honing your skills and knowledge through practical experiences and expert teaching. The Bachelor of Professional Accounting will enable you to understand the challenges and issues facing the accounting profession at present. It will also help you meet the requirements for membership of accounting professional bodies, including CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The degree is fully accredited by each of these bodies.
Key features
Showcase to employers your technical and transferable skills
Create a digital portfolio to demonstrate your skills, workplace experience and extracurricular activities. Enjoy learning in the brand-new arts precinct
Study in flexible open classroom spaces that can be used for a wide range of teaching and learning activities. Study in our state-of-the-art facilities
Access our Finance Decision Lab and incubator, and participate in simulations and workshops. Study at a globally recognised institution
Study at a business school that’s accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Career Outcomes
Professions
Accountant
Arts manager
Auditor
Business manager
Business or venture analyst
Consultant
Entrepreneur
Financial institution manager
Forensic accountant
Game designer
Government adviser
Intelligence and security specialist
Journalist
Lobbyist
Market or social researcher
Merchant banker
Project manager
Radio producer or presenter
Stockbroker
Employers
Accounting firms
Auditing firms
Banks and financial institutions
Businesses and corporations
Forensic accounting firms
Government agencies and departments
Legal service providers
Media, creative or communications agencies
Multinational corporations
Museums
NGOs
Private and public-sector organisations
Public service
Regulatory authorities
Start-ups
Superannuation and insurance firms
Universities
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
