Bachelor of Accounting/ Bachelor of Applied Innovation
Bachelor of Accounting/ Bachelor of Applied Innovation
Develop the fundamental skills essential to evaluating, analysing and communicating the financial position of an organisation or individual with a Swinburne Bachelor of Accounting. Then take your studies to the next level and set yourself apart in the job market, by combining your qualification with a Swinburne Bachelor of Applied…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Develop the fundamental skills essential to evaluating, analysing and communicating the financial position of an organisation or individual with a Swinburne Bachelor of Accounting. Then take your studies to the next level and set yourself apart in the job market, by combining your qualification with a Swinburne Bachelor of Applied Innovation.
This double degree – unique to Swinburne – enables you to build skills and knowledge in your preferred field while growing your abilities to develop transformative solutions to the complex challenges your sector faces today and tomorrow.
You’ll learn the core areas of financial accounting, management accounting, finance, tax and auditing, economics and company law, and build skills in communication, presentation, critical analysis and group work.
On top of this, the Bachelor of Applied Innovation provides the analytical and strategic thinking, human understanding and future-focused problem-solving that supports business growth. Work on real-world problems with students from other disciplines, grow your creative confidence and hone your leadership potential. Work toward a better future shaped by innovative ideas – all in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment led by specialist academic teams.
Bring your passion for accounting to life in commerce, industry, public sector, finance or business roles, or leverage your newfound ability to transform businesses and society. You’ll do this as an innovation consultant, innovation lead, change analyst or transformation lead – just to name a few of the many opportunities available to you upon graduation.
Course learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
Define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to accounting and apply those principles in a range of practices
Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts
Formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the environment, economy and society
Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas
Communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience
Career opportunities
Students with studies in accounting find rewarding work in industry, commerce, the public sector, the financial industry or business consulting and public accounting. Pairing this with innovation capabilities roles may extend to Innovation Consultant, Innovation Lead, Innovation Analyst, Strategic Designer, Creative Producer, Start-up Founder, Human-Centred Researcher, Self-employed Entrepreneur, Product Manager, Transformation Lead, Innovation Strategist and Innovation Manager.
REQUIREMENTS
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees)
Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
- minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) – 64 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing)
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 50 (no communicative skills less than 50)
- C1 Advanced: 169, no band less than 169
- any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Swinburne University of Technology is a public university based in Melbourne- that is among the top 3% of universities in the world. The University focuses on science, technology and innovation and offers courses well recognised by professional organisations. The Good Universities Guide 2016 awarded the University five stars for both graduate satisfaction and generic skills and four stars for teaching quality. It also features in the top 200 ranked universities in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings; and enjoys close ties with industry- providing students with invaluable workplace experience.
