Bachelor of Business Accounting in Sydney, Adelaide

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is designed to prepare students in the fields of business and accounting to meet industry requirements.

In accordance with standards identified by the CPA membership board, the GBC Bachelor of Business (Accounting) provides a comprehensive practical background in the micro and macro areas of accounting and finance, cross-referencing global economics and markets with the daily performance requirements of the accounting profession.

Students will undertake foundational subjects in ethics, accounting, marketing and management, and partake in core Information Technology and Information Systems subjects to excel in contemporary accounting practices and the communication of accounting as meaningful information to informed and uninformed stakeholders. Students will learn how to act as accountants and advisors by assessing the financial positions of a business in both local and global contexts and making recommendations.

Upon completion of the GBC Bachelor of Business (Accounting), graduates will have both the experience and qualifications to operate as professional accountants in Australia. They will have a strong practical and theoretical understanding of the impact of technological innovation on businesses as well as the microeconomic and macroeconomic impacts on business and the financial positioning of an organisation. They will also have practical experience in the foundations of accounting for financial services, analysis, governance, and leadership. Finally, through self-directed coursework, graduates will have developed a commitment to lifelong learning and ongoing professional development as well as linking broader global themes to daily business activities to optimise results

Course duration:	3 years full-time 6 years part-time
Course fee:	$54,000
Campus Location:	Level 2, Suite 4B, 5A, 5B & 6A, 1-17 Elsie Street, Burwood NSW 2134
Delivery Mode:	Full-time Part-time Face-to-Face Online Other (include details)
Next Semester date:	Click here for important dates
AQF Level	7

Course Structure

Number of Subjects:24	Number of core subjects19
Credit points per subject:12.5	Number of elective subjects5
Full Course Credit Points:300

Year Semester	Subject Code	Subject Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Core or Elective
Year 1 Semester 1	ACC101	Introduction to Accounting	None	12.5	Core
	STA101	Business Statistics	None	12.5	Core
	ECO101	Microeconomics	None	12.5	Core
	MGT101	Introduction to Management	None	12.5	Core
Year 1 Semester 2	ACC102	Financial Accounting	ACC101 - Introduction to Accounting	12.5	Core
	ACC103	IT in Accounting	ACC101 - Introduction to Accounting	12.5	Core
	COM101	Business Communication	None	12.5	Core
	Year 1 Elective				Elective
Year 1 Elective	MKT101	Marketing Fundamentals	None	12.5	Elective
Year 1 Elective	MGT102	Organisational Behaviour	MGT101 Introduction to Managment	12.5	Elective
Year 2 Semester 1	ACC201	Management Accounting	ACC101 - Introduction to Accounting	12.5	Core
	FIN201	Financial Management	None	12.5	Core
	LAW101	Business Law	None	12.5	Core
	Year 2 Elective				Elective
Year 2 Semester 2	ECO201	Macroeconomics	ECO101 - Microeconomics	12.5	Core
	ACC202	Corporate accounting	ACC102 - Financial Accounting	12.5	Core
	ACC203	Information Systems for Accounting	ACC101 - Introduction to Accounting	12.5	Core
	Year 2 Elective				Elective

Year 2 Electives	LAW201	International Trade Law	LAW101 - Business Law	12.5	Elective
	MGT201	Human Resource Management	MGT101 - Introduction to Management	12.5	Elective
	BUS201	Business Analytics	STA101 - Business Statistics	12.5	Elective
	MKT201	Digital Marketing	MKT101 - Marketing Fundamentals	12.5	Elective
Year 3 Semester 1	ACC301	Advanced Financial Accounting	ACC202 - Corporate Accounting	12.5	Core
	ACC302	Strategic Management Accounting	ACC201 - Management Accounting	12.5	Core
	FIN301	Financial Statement Analysis	ACC202 - Corporate Accounting	12.5	Core
	Year 3 Elective				Elective
Year 3 Semester 2	LAW301	Taxation Law	LAW101 Business Law	12.5	Core
	ACC303	Strategic and Sustainable Accounting	ACC202 - Corporate Accounting	12.5	Core
	ACC304	Auditing and Assurance	ACC202 - Corporate Accounting	12.5	Core
	Year 3 Elective				Elective
Year 3 Electives	BUS311	Innovation and Entrepreunship	MGT101 - Introduction to Management	12.5	Elective
Year 3 Electives	BUS301	Global Business	MGT101 - Introduction to Management	12.5	Elective

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) should be able to:

Demonstrate an ability to identify and synthesise the political and social dimensions of organisational processes in the application of accounting in various organisational settings.
Demonstrate an ability to collaborate with stakeholders, practice professional communication, and carry out negotiation strategies to achieve mutually beneficial business decisions.
Adopt theoretical principles and techniques with reference to the nature of the business and its environment to solve problems and make judgements.
Demonstrate how to utilise technology accepted within industry to record and present accounting and financial information.
Be able to discuss ethical responsibilities of organisations, exemplify a commitment to sustainability in social and professional practices.
Use Investigative research capabilities to assess accounting and marketing information, analyse statistics provided by authoritative sources, and perform marketing campaigns that respond to stakeholder demands.
Demonstrate an ability to apply Australian Audit Standards in the practice of audit
Demonstrate an ability to develop, implement and evaluate employee performance.
Be able to apply accounting skills, analyse accounting information for income tax purposes, and perform financial statement analysis for the purpose of forecasting financial performance.
Outline contemporary methodologies for product and labour costing, analyse accounting management systems' impact upon organisational behaviour, and carry out performance management and evaluation methods for business decision making.
Demonstrate knowledge of IS technology and apply computational techniques required to make informative statistical inferences.
Be able to differentiate between contract types, examine issues of international trade and their justification or proposed legal action, and perform assessment duties ensuring strict compliance with Australian and international taxation legislation.
Be able to outline structure and agency of market participants, identify benefits and issues of investment appraisal techniques, and execute procedures that identify key influences affecting commodity and operational risks within a business
Demonstrate knowledge of economic principles relevant to marketing, accounting and management in business applications.
Display professional knowledge in the broad discipline of accounting and its supporting disciplines.

Graduate Career Outcomes

Graduates of this course will have the experience to perform a range of professions within the fields of accounting and finance. These include:

Consultancy
Management Accountant
Accounts Clerk
Auditor
Accounts Receivable/Payable Officer
Taxation Advisor
Financial Accountant
Finance Systems Administrator
Corporate Finance Analyst
Risk Manager
Credit Officer
Data Analyst
Forensic Accountant

English language level requirements

Domestic Students

Band 2 in EAL/D

International Students

Test	Threshold requirement
IELTS	overall 6.0 with at least 6.0 in each module
TOEFL-Internet based test	Listening-11 Speaking-17 Reading-12 Writing-20 Overall-60
Cambridge CAE	Overall score of 55
PTE Academic	Overall score of 52 (with 48 or more in all communicative scores)

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Applicants may apply for RPL in cases where they can demonstrate significant experience and/or knowledge of the course or subject for which they are applying for RPL credit.

This may include, but is not limited to:

Prior study in a similar discipline.
Professional experience within their proposed field of study.

Applications for RPL must include supporting documentation, which may include:

A detailed CV
Professional references.
Certificates,reports,testimonials, or affidavit relating to the applicant's learning, skills, competency or knowledge.
Certified copies of certificates and diplomas.

Credit granted for prior learning will be recorded as 'credit granted through recognition of prior learning' on the student's academic record. Credit granted for prior learning will not exceed one third of the overall credit to be gained in the course upon successful completion.

The result of an RPL application will be communicated to the student in writing, and a record of the application and outcome will be kept.

Student cohort	Educational and other qualifications and skills required for entry	Alternative admission arrangements
Australian School Leavers	Completion of NSW HSC or equivalent qualification with a minimum Band 2 in English Standard or English EAL/D and a Band 2 in Mathematics Standard 2 or any one of the following suggested quantitative subjects including Business Studies, Economics, Financial Studies , Physics, Chemistry, Biology or an equivalent approved subject.. Domestic students whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of satisfying GBC’s English language requirement.	Completion of at least 1 year of an approved tertiary qualification, which is equivalent to AQF Level 5 or higher.
International students / Students Completing Secondary School Overseas	Successful completion of a qualification equivalent to the NSW HSC with passing grades in Mathematics or an appropriate quantitative subject such as Business Studies, Economics, Financial Studies , Physics, Chemistry, Biology or an equivalent approved subject. Students whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of satisfying GBC's English language requirement. The minimum overall standard required for overseas qualifications is listed in Table 1 below. If your qualification is not listed please contact Gateway Business College.	Completion of at least 1 year of an approved tertiary qualification, which is equivalent to AQF Level 5 or higher.
Special and/or alternative entry: non-school leavers (mature-age applicants and/or those who do not hold their HSC or equivalent)	Applicants without a formal qualification but with appropriate years of relevant work experience will be considered.	Skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Special and/or alternative entry: articulation pathway admissions	Completion of at least 1 year of an approved tertiary qualification, which is equivalent to AQF Level 5 (Diploma) or higher.

Minimum Standard for Entry

Note:

In addition to meeting any listed minimum overall score, applicants must have passing grades in Mathematics or an appropriate quantitative subject such as Business Studies, Economics, Financial Studies , Physics, Chemistry, Biology or an equivalent approved subject.

All students whose first language is not English must provide evidence of satisfying GBC's English language requirement

Generic
Qualifications

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - successful completion with minimum score of 24 (minimum score of 4 in each of six subjects)

Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) - successful completion with a minimum GPA of 2.3

GCE A Levels, Cambridge International Examinations or Edexcel GCE - Successful completion of GCE A-level with an aggregate of 4*

Successful completion of at least one year of study in a NOOSR recognised bachelor degree and successful completion of High School studies.

Australia	Completion of NSW HSC or equivalent qualification with a minimum Band 2 in English Standard or English EAL/D and a Band 2 in Mathematics Standard 2 or any one of the following suggested equivalent subjects including Business Studies, Economics, Finance, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Financial Studies. Domestic students whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of satisfying GBC’s English language requirement.
China	Successful Completion of Senior Secondary Unified Graduation Examination (Gao San or Senior Middle 3) with a minimum of 60% or successful Completion of the University Entrance Examination( Gao Kao)
Hong Kong	Successful Completion of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education** with a minimum aggregate score of 12 in top five subjects
India	Successful Completion of Senior Secondary Certificate (10+ 2) with an overall of at least 60% or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).
Indonesia	Successful Completion of Senior Secondary School Certificate of Graduation (SMU 3) with at least average score of 70%.
Korea	Successful Completion of Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate with an average of at least 60%
Malaysia	Successful completion of: STPM (Malaysian Higher School Certificate) with 2 'C' level passes, or Malaysian ICSS Exam (UEC) - completion of the Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools (ISCC) Unified Examination (UEC) / Senior Middle Three with a minimum score of 65% (OSSHGD) or Malaysian Matriculation Certificate (Matrikulasi) with a GPA of 2.0 for four subjects.
Nepal	Successful Completion of a Senior School Certificate with an overall of at least 60% or grade point average of above 2.5
Pakistan	Successful completion of GCE Advanced levels* - minimum of 4 points calculated on an aggregate of 3 A /AS level subjects or Higher Secondary School Intermediate Certificate with a minimum grade average of 60% or better
Philippines	Successful completion of the K-12 High School Diploma (academic track) with a minimum grade average of 70% in the final year (Grade 12)
Singapore	Successful completion of the Singapore-Cambridge of GCE A-Level with an aggregate of 4*
Taiwan	Successful Completion of the Taiwanese Senior High School Diploma or Senior Vocational School Diploma with an overall grade of 75%
Thailand	Successful Completion of a Certificate of Secondary Education with Grade Point Average score of at least 2.0
Vietnam	Successful Completion of a Diploma of General Education or a Secondary Vocational school Certificate or Year 12 with an average grade of 7.0 or above

GCE A levels, Cambridge International Examinations or EDEXCEL GCE - points are calculated on the basis that A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 and must include minimum one subject of advanced level or combination of advanced and advanced subsidiary subjects. advanced subsidiary subjects are included in the aggregate and contribute the equivalent of half of a subject taken at advanced level: A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5
HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (HKDSE) - Entry requirements are based on the total points achieved from the best 5 subjects. Points for all subjects (except mathematics) are calculated on the basis that 5**/5*=6, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2 and 1=1.
Points for compulsory mathematics: 5**/5*=3, 5=2.5, 4=2, 3=1.5, 2=1 and 1=0.5.
Points for extension mathematics: 5**/5*=4, 5=3.5, 4=3, 3=2.5, 2=2 and 1=1.5.

Citizenship

Applicants will meet the requisite English language requirements if they are citizens of one of the countries listed below and have undertaken:

Formal secondary or tertiary study of English in the national education system of that country
Formal study of English at a university recognised by Gateway Business College in that country.

Countries:

Australia	Lesotho	South Africa
Botswana	Liberia	United Kingdom
Canada	Malaysia	United States of America
Fiji	New Zealand	Samoa
China	Nigeria	Trinidad and Tobago
Guyana	Papua New Guinea	Zambia
Ireland	Philippines	Zimbabwe
Jamaica	Singapore	Kenya
Solomon Islands

Subject Learning Guide's

Semester 1 2021

Code	Title	Download
ACC 101	Introduction to Accounting
ACC 102	Financial Accounting
ACC 103	IT in Accounting
ACC 201	Management Accounting
ACC 202	Corporate Accounting
ACC 203	Information Systems for Accounting
ACC 301	Strategic Management Accounting
ACC 302	Strategic Managment Accounting
BUS 201	Business Analytics Subject
COM 101	Business Communication
ECO 201	Macroeconomics
FIN 201	Financial Management
LAW 101	Business Law
MGT 102	Organisational Behaviour
MGT 201	Human Resource Management
STA 101	Business Statistics

Semester 2 2021

Code	Title	Download
ACC 101	Introduction to Accounting
ACC 102	Financial Accounting
ACC 201	Management Accounting
ACC 202	Corporate Accounting
ACC 203	Information Systems for Accounting
ACC 301	Strategic Management Accounting
ACC 302	Strategic Managment Accounting
ACC 303	Strategic and Sustainable Accounting
ACC 304	Auditing & Assurance
BUS 201	Business Analytics Subject
ECO 201	Macroeconomics
FIN 201	Financial Management
FIN 301	Financial Statement Analysis
MGT 201	Human Resource Management
STA 101	Business Statistics

Student Enrolment Form (International)

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Course: (Please tick) Please note all fees and charges are shown in Australian dollars.

	Course Name	Tuition Fee	Duration
	Bachelor of Business (Accounting)	$54,500.00	156 Weeks

Non Tuition Fees

Enrolment Fee	$300
Overdue Fees	$100/week
Re issue of documents	$50.00
Variation to Fee Payment Contract	$250.00
Replacement Certificate	$100.00
Course variation fee	$500.00
Airport Transfer Fee (One Way)	$120.00
Replacement Student ID Card	$20.00
Use of Photocopier (per page B/W)	$0.20
Welfare Service - College Referral Service	No Charge
Welfare Service - College Representative	No Charge
Welfare Service - External Professional Fees	$50 +

Note: There is a possibility for potential fees to change during a student’s course and applicable refund policies.
The student will be provided with the adequate information upon the change in advance.

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