About Bachelor Of Business (accounting And Finance) in La Trobe University
Combine a strong foundation in business with a double major in accounting and finance through this course. You'll graduate with a professionally accredited major in accounting as well as knowledge and skills in corporate finance, international finance, risk management and investment and portfolio management.
Over three years, you'll learn key business principles, build an understanding of accounting systems, develop the skills for good decision-making, understand how to plan and control business finances, and gain an appreciation of sustainability issues and entrepreneurship.
Our close connections to business and industry partners including Deloitte, PwC and ANZ Bank will help you build your professional network while you study.
Our unique industry Professors of Practice work within this course to improve course curriculum, student learning experience, and engage with industry and business.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognized in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.
Career outcomes
Our graduates have found work in companies like BHP Billiton, Imarex and Accenture Australia as financial analysts, derivatives brokers and consultants.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance) is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Graduates of the Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance) may also apply for membership with the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
Membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
Entry into a Bachelor Degree program at La Trobe University requires completion of Australian Year 12 (or international equivalent) with certain grade. Students from other countries should have country specific requirements equivalent to Australia.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0; TOEFL Paper based - Overall score of 550 with 5 or better in TWE (Test of Written English); TOEFL Internet based (iBT) - Overall 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) - Overall score of 50 with no communicative skill score less than 50; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - 169 with no less than 169 in any component; Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - 169 with no less than 169 in any component.
La Trobe University Highlights
| University Type |
Public Research |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1964 |
| Student Ratio (females to males) |
62:38 |
| Graduate Employability Rate |
86.6% |
| No. of Courses |
104+ |
| No. of International Students |
28% |
| Accommodation Capacity |
1,825 |
| Cost of Attendance |
20,746 USD – 27,662 USD (annually) |
| Applications Accepted |
Online application/Printed application, by post |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester Wise |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Part-time and Online |
An estimate of cost of living in Australia for international students is mentioned below:
| Category |
Cost in AUD |
| Groceries and food |
60-210 |
| Gas, Electricity |
25-105 |
| Phone and Internet |
15-40 |
| Transportation |
10-200 |
| Entertainment |
60-115 |
| Accommodation |
150-300 |
