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Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

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: On campus
Face to face teaching
Supplemented by online
Next Semester date: March 2, 2020
Orientation date: Feb 24, 2020
Australian Qualifications
Framework (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
BBA103 Microeconomics None 12.5 Core
BBA104 Introduction to Management None 12.5 Core

Year 1 Semester 2

 BBA105 Financial Accounting Introduction to Accounting 12.5 Core
BBA106 IT in Accounting Introduction to Accounting 12.5 Core
BBA107 Business Communications None 12.5 Core
1 Business Elective 12.5 Elective

Year 1 Elective

 BUS202 Business Analytics Business Statistics 12.5 Elective
BUS108 Organisational Behaviour Introduction to Management 12.5 Elective

Year 2 Semester 1

 BUS302 Management Accounting Introduction to Accounting 12.5 Core
BUS205 Financial Management None 12.5 Core
BUS107 Business Law None 12.5 Core
1 Business Elective Elective

Year 2 Semester 2

 BUS206 Macroeconomics Microeconomics 12.5 Core
BUS301 Corporate Accounting Financial Accounting 12.5 Core
BUS308 Information Systems for Accounting IT in Accounting 12.5 Core
1 Business Elective Elective

Year 2 Elective

 BUS203 International Trade Law Business Law 12.5 Elective
BUS204 Human Resource Management Introduction to Management 12.5 Elective
BUS208 Marketing Fundamentals None 12.5 Elective

Year 3
Semester 1

 BUS306 Advanced Financial Accounting Corporate Accounting 12.5 Core
BUS309 Strategic and Sustainable Accounting Management Accounting 12.5 Core
BUS305 Financial Statement Analysis Corporate Accounting 12.5 Core
1 Business Elective Elective

Year 3
Semester 2

 BUS207 Taxation Law Business Law 12.5 Core
BUS307 Strategic and Sustainable Accounting Corporate Accounting 12.5 Core
BUS304 Auditing and Assurance Corporate Accounting 12.5 Core
1 Business Elective Elective

Year 3 Elective

 BUS303 Digital marketing Marketing Fundamentals 12.5 Elective
BUS310 Global Business None 12.5 Elective
BUS311 Innovation and Entrepreneurship None 12.5 Elective

Skills

  • 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

Course entry requirements

Student cohort Educational and other qualifications,
skills, prerequisite occupation(s)		 Special or alternative
admission arrangements
General entry Completion of HSC / VCE or equivalent Australian or international qualification. Minimum study score of 25 in Units 3 and 4 English (or equivalent) or 30 in EAL; and 25 in a mathematics unit or equivalent scores for other Australian or international qualifications. 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.
School leavers Completion of HSC / VCE or equivalent Australian or international qualification. Minimum study score of 25 in Units 3 and 4 English (or equivalent) or 30 in EAL; and 25 in a mathematics unit or equivalent scores for other Australian or international qualifications. 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 Completion of HSC / VCE or equivalent Australian or international qualification. Minimum study score of 25 in Units 3 and 4 English (or equivalent) or 30 in EAL; and 25 in a mathematics unit or equivalent scores for other Australian or international qualifications. International students whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of satisfying GBC's English language requirement. N/A
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 Diploma of Business(Accounting) or equivalent

English language level requirements

Domestic Students Band 2 in EAL/D
International Students
Test Threshold requirement
IELTS overall 6.0 with at least 5.5 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 50 (with 42 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 srelating 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.



Academic Requirements

DOMESTIC STUDENTS
Domestic Students Successful Completion of HSC ( Minimum Band 2 in English )/ VCE or equivalent Australian or international qualification;
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.


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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

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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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