Accounting

Give yourself the competitive edge with our Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Accounting. The program provides a thorough grounding in the basics of business and economics alongside more specific skills in accounting and finance. The degree is endorsed by the National Institute of Accountants and accredited by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia. Contact us today to start your education journey.

Why study this degree?

• As key players in business and finance, accountants are increasingly required to take on leadership roles and champion new technology, accounting concepts and strategies. The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Accounting offers individual learning and small class sizes to ensure that you are fully prepared to enter the workforce.
• With regular guest speakers and field trips, this program provides total immersion in the business world. Highlights include field trips, visiting guest speakers and our much-admired “embedded internship” system which allows students to gain valuable working experience – and useful contacts – in an industry or business sector of their choice. In the past, many of our students have gone on to work for the same company after graduation.
• Often called a “global passport”, your accounting qualification from The University of Notre Dame Australia will open doors in a variety of industries across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors both within Australia and across the globe.

Learning outcomes

• Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Commerce graduates will be able to:
• Apply the professional skills of their chosen business discipline through the ethical delivery of strategy, advice and services
• Reflect on their performance and implement change as necessary
• Think critically, reason and use judgment in preparation for their professional practice
• Identify relevant evidence-based research for use in professional analysis and advice
• Identify their own values and beliefs and be empowered to act on these values to advocate for people with whom they are engaged.

Career opportunities

• Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; the following careers are open to graduates: International business consultant, accountant, chief operations officer, management consultant, International banking, and financial advisor.

Real-world experience

• You will learn from academics who are industry leaders and, through our practicum placements and internship programs, you will gain real professional experience and make valuable contacts with potential employers.