Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation and Bachelor of Professional Accounting
Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation and Bachelor of Professional Accounting
Summary The broad and flexible Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation – which uniquely combines studies in plant and animal sciences, ecology and new remote sensing with environmental and conservation management – will equip you with such specialist skills. The Bachelor of Professional Accounting will enable you to understand the challenges…
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Summary
The broad and flexible Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation – which uniquely combines studies in plant and animal sciences, ecology and new remote sensing with environmental and conservation management – will equip you with such specialist skills. 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
Study in our state-of-the-art facilities and in the field
Enhance your learning by studying in modern labs designed to foster collaboration, and in a number of exciting field settings. Enhance your learning within our unique fauna park
Get hands-on experience in our 11-hectare fauna park, where world-class environmental research is conducted by leading academics. 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
Auditor
Biodiversity informatics adviser
Bioprospector
Business or venture analyst
Conservation policymaker
Consultant
Ecosystems scientist
Environmental and social impact assessor
Environmental or geotechnical consultant
Financial institution manager
Forensic accountant
Government adviser
Merchant banker
Natural resource manager
Research scientist
Stockbroker
Wildlife manager
Zoo captive breeding programs manager
Employers
Accounting firms
Agricultural agencies
Auditing firms
Australian Museum
Banks and financial institutions
Businesses and corporations
Conservation agencies
Environmental and conservation groups
Environmental protection agencies
Fisheries and forestry agencies
Forensic accounting firms
Government agencies and departments
NGOs
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Private and public-sector organisations
Research institutes
State forest and national park authorities
Superannuation and insurance firms
Water and resource management companies
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.