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Learning Mode
Undergraduate
Qualification
3 years full-time
Duration
Mar, Jul, Nov
Start Dates
24
Units
$2,174*
Fees Per Unit
If you enjoy solving problems and working with numbers, the Bachelor of Business with a major in Accounting helps you build a broad business foundation while developing practical skills in the digital tools used across modern accounting.
With Swinburne Online’s Bachelor of Business – Accounting, you’ll:
The Bachelor of Business with a major in Accounting runs across three Teaching Periods per year.
‘The online flexibility has been a game changer for me. I have no idea where I would be without the ability to study when and how I need to. I have taken my work interstate, overseas, anywhere you can think of.’
Corey, Swinburne Online graduate
As an accountant, you’ll never go out of business. There’s an expected increase of 9.2% for jobs over the next 5 years. (SEEK 2026)
Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 175 by THE World University Rankings 2026.
Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 175 by THE World University Rankings 2026.
To be awarded the Bachelor of Business with a major in Accounting, you must complete 24 units in total made up of:
Each year is split into 3 Teaching Periods.
These are foundational units in major business study areas:
Learning and Communicating for Innovative Business Practice
Contemporary Management Principles
Marketing and the Consumer Experience
Financial Information for Decision-Making
Accounting major units are designed to dive into practical, future-focused study:
Recommended electives to round up your degree.
On successful completion of this Course students will be able to:
Course Rules
To qualify for the Bachelor of Business with a major in Accounting students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:
Volume of Learning
The Bachelor of Business with a major in Accounting consists of 300 credit points.
Units normally carry 12.5 credit points (cps). In each year eight (8) units normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points and four (4) units normally constitute a part-time load of 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Business is typically 3 years.
The full Course Information Set and Whole of Institution Set are available for reference.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following minimum entry requirements:
Want to discuss your eligibility for the Bachelor of Business with a major in Accounting? Get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss more today!
If you have completed recent prior studies you may be eligible to request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.
Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous studies related to your chosen subjects.
This is assessed on a case-by-case basis, where every applicant is assessed individually.
To learn more and explore your potential credit for prior learning, get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss your options!
We have plenty of resources to help you! Visit our Applying and Enrolling FAQs or chat with a Course Consultant for advice on your specific situation.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following minimum entry requirements:
Want to discuss your eligibility for the Bachelor of Business with a major in Accounting? Get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss more today!
If you have completed recent prior studies you may be eligible to request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.
Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous studies related to your chosen subjects.
This is assessed on a case-by-case basis, where every applicant is assessed individually.
To learn more and explore your potential credit for prior learning, get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss your options!
We have plenty of resources to help you! Visit our Applying and Enrolling FAQs or chat with a Course Consultant for advice on your specific situation.
*Note: Unit fees may change each year.
There are several ways to help manage your course fees:
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for financial support.
There are a variety of Swinburne Scholarships to help reduce your costs.
Scholarships are available for both new and current students.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student Scholarships
There are a range of scholarships available to support Indigenous students in minimising the costs of study materials, accommodation, relocation and more.
How it works:
1. Check eligibility
2. Gather the relevant documentation
3. Produce a personal statement
4. Obtain your references
5. Apply online here
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for Swinburne Scholarships.
Credit for prior study:
Good news — if you’re awarded academic credit for prior study, your course fees could be lower. This means a cheaper degree.
Services & amenities fee:
Domestic students also contribute to an annual student services and amenities fee. Visit Student Services and Amenities Fees for more information.
For more details on scholarships and financial support, speak with our Course Consultant team today!
Let’s take a look at the wide range of roles you can pursue with a Bachelor of Business with a major in Accounting (average annual salaries via SEEK):
Help clients – ranging from individuals to businesses – manage their finances. Provide expert advice on financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis. Accountants ensure financial integrity, compliance with regulations, and contribute to informed decision-making.
Help clients – ranging from individuals to businesses – manage their finances. Provide expert advice on financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis. Accountants ensure financial integrity, compliance with regulations, and contribute to informed decision-making.
Manage an organisation's financial records, prepare their financial statements, and analyse financial data to support business decisions. A financial accountant ensures the accuracy and compliance of financial information, contributing to the overall financial health of the company.
Manage an organisation's financial records, prepare their financial statements, and analyse financial data to support business decisions. A financial accountant ensures the accuracy and compliance of financial information, contributing to the overall financial health of the company.
Support the Chief Financial Officer and executive management to make financial decisions. Find ways to improve profitability, providing key financial leadership and identifying and managing financial risks and opportunities.
Support the Chief Financial Officer and executive management to make financial decisions. Find ways to improve profitability, providing key financial leadership and identifying and managing financial risks and opportunities.
Oversee institutional and retail client investments. Recommend personalised investment strategies and specific investment decisions to clients. You’ll have discretionary power in executing those strategies to fulfill the clients' goals.
Oversee institutional and retail client investments. Recommend personalised investment strategies and specific investment decisions to clients. You’ll have discretionary power in executing those strategies to fulfill the clients' goals.
Brand Managers are responsible for the public perception of the brand. Helping to align product, service and brand, monitor marketing strategies, research and analyse data and current trends, and develop and implement new initiatives that build brand awareness and business growth.
Brand Managers are responsible for the public perception of the brand. Helping to align product, service and brand, monitor marketing strategies, research and analyse data and current trends, and develop and implement new initiatives that build brand awareness and business growth.
Oversee all financial operations and accounting processes within an organisation. This role often involves leading and mentoring finance teams, managing relationships with auditors, and contributing to the overall financial health and performance of the business.
Oversee all financial operations and accounting processes within an organisation. This role often involves leading and mentoring finance teams, managing relationships with auditors, and contributing to the overall financial health and performance of the business.
Step 1: Complete an accredited degree.
Our Bachelor of Business with a major in Accounting is fully accredited with CA ANZ, CPA, ACCA, CIMA and IPA, so it’s the perfect first step to your dream career.
Step 2: Get real-life experience.
Before you become accredited, you’ll need 3+ years of supervised work experience in a relevant role like auditing, tax, or financial analysis.
Step 3: Enrol in a professional program.
You can join any program your degree is accredited in, like CPA or CA, where you’ll complete additional training, study, and exams depending on your chosen program.
Step 4: Apply for certification/chartership.
After meeting all requirements, submit your application to the chosen professional body (CPA, CA ANZ or IPA).
Step 5: You’re officially a qualified accountant!
Stay certified by completing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) each year and renew your membership annually.
Each degree is thoughtfully designed for online learning, ensuring your experience is fulfilling and supported. At Swinburne Online, we want to ensure that your journey with us is a success. Our team of academic and online experts have developed engaging, media-rich course materials using innovative digital technology and advanced teaching resources.
Canvas is Swinburne’s online platform where all your classwork will take place. You can log into Canvas anywhere, anytime!
What you’ll use Canvas for:
Think of the Student Hub as your online campus where you will be able to:
You are supported at every stage of your journey with Swinburne Online.
You’ll have access to:
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student, you can access dedicated support through Swinburne’s Moondani Toombadool Centre. Moondani Toombadool means ‘embracing teaching and learning’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri People!
Support available includes:
Learn more about the Moondani Toombadool Centre.
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The suite of Swinburne Online Business degrees provides students with the opportunity to forge connections within the industry. Students hear from industry leaders and work with real-life clients with demonstrated experience within their respective fields, such as SEEK.
