Associate Degree of Business (Accounting)

Progress your career in accounting, business, management and leadership skill with entry from your diploma

Award granted

Associate Degree

Course code

CRS1401271

Delivery location

Dandenong

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 1 year. Part Time, 2 years.

Start dates

3 March, 28 July

• Read more about this course

  Two days per week at our Dandenong Campus and online.
  
  Indicative enrolments: 10

  
  Course structure

  To complete the Associate degree of Business students must have already completed a diploma and then must complete the 8 subjects in Business. A full time student will enrol in 4 units per semester and this will take one year.

  
  Indicative workload

  Weekly workload per semester for 4 subjects: 12 hours face-to-face plus 24 hours personal study time.

• Learning outcomes

  Evaluate, summarise and interpret information relevant to local and global business requirements.

• Subjects - Year one

  Accounting Information & SystemsACC001

  Semester one
  

  This subject introduces students to the preparation of accounting information using manual
  and automated accounting information systems. The full financial statement process is
  covered including accounting for revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, equity and cashflow.
  The subject also introduces information technology and its impact on the nature of accounting
  through an overview of an accounting information system (AIS). Students will develop practical
  skills using an AIS while covering business processes and controls.

  Assessment method:Can include a combination of online quizzes and/or tutorial exercises, individual and/or group assignments, and/or exams.

  Business Analytics/StatisticsBUS004

  Semester one
  

  Business Analytics/Statistics introduces the basic practice of statistics for making decisions in the presence of variability. Fundamental emphasis on understanding data through statistical concepts and its application by using modern software packages will enable students to formulate solutions to problems and to communicate data to support conclusions.

  Assessment method:Can include a combination of online quizzes and/or tutorial exercises, individual and/or group assignments, and/or exams.

  Business EconomicsBUS001

  Semester one
  

  This subject introduces the student to the principles of financial management from a corporate perspective. The approach is to present and examine the theory and practice of investment and financing decision-making. The application of a range of analytical techniques appropriate to contemporary financial decision-making is used to evaluate business options.

  Assessment method:Can include a combination of online quizzes and/or tutorial exercises, individual and/or group assignments, and/or exams.

  Business Law 1BUS002

  Semester one
  

  Business Analytics/Statistics introduces the basic practice of statistics for making decisions in the presence of variability. Fundamental emphasis on understanding data through statistical concepts and its application by using modern software packages will enable students to formulate solutions to problems and to communicate data to support conclusions.

  Assessment method:Can include a combination of online quizzes and/or tutorial exercises, individual and/or group assignments, and/or exams.

  Business FinanceBUS003

  Semester two
  

  Business Marketing provides the fundamental principles of marketing strategy by exploring how organisations adapt marketing activities in response to organisational, societal, and individual needs and wants. The impact of societal and cultural elements on both people and marketing practices is also explored

  Assessment method:Can include a combination of online quizzes and/or tutorial exercises, individual and/or group assignments, and/or exams.

  Business Law 2ACC006

  Semester two
  

  Building on the core principles developed in Business Law 1 and based on corporations law, this subject will examine types of business organisations, the relationships with internal and external stakeholders and the law regulating them.

  Assessment method:Can include a combination of online quizzes and/or tutorial exercises, individual and/or group assignments, and/or exams.

  Corporate ReportingACC002

  Semester two
  

  Building on the fundamentals developed in Accounting Information, students are introduced to the source of international financial reporting regulation and the conceptual framework. Key accounting standards are explored to develop student skills in order to prepare external financial statements as an accounting professional, including income taxes, non-current assets, consolidations, and equity investments.

  Assessment method:Can include a combination of online quizzes and/or tutorial exercises, individual and/or group assignments, and/or exams.

  Management Accounting 1ACC004

  Semester two
  

  This subject provides students with the foundation of management accounting to understand the role of management accountants in organisations. Various topics are covered including identifying allocating cost types and cost behaviours, application of cost accounting techniques to produce cost information for cost control and to solve business problems.

  Assessment method:Can include a combination of online quizzes and/or tutorial exercises, individual and/or group assignments, and/or exams.

• Admission requirements

  Please refer to the course entry requirements document (available above in the course description) for current requirements.

• Course pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Bachelor Of Business (Accounting)	Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping	Diploma of Accounting	Associate Degree of Business (Accounting)
  Possible job outcome	auditor registered tax agent accountant	personal/executive assistant bookkeeping payroll officer business activity statement (BAS) agent	assistant accountant finance sector supervisor	accountant auditor

• Fees

  Indicative total course cost $15,288. Total course cost is indicative based upon the 2025 tuition fee. Any increase in fees for subsequent years is not included in this value. Indicative annual tuition fees of $15,288. Indicative fees are based upon a student enrolling in 100% full time study load and does not reflect if subjects are repeated or advanced standing is granted.

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This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and aligned to Australian Framework (AQF) Level 6.