The Bachelor of Accounting is designed to develop your knowledge and skills in reporting, analysing and managing financial resources in business and government entities. In addition to meeting the education requirements for membership of the Australian accounting professional bodies, the degree offers flexibility for you to study in related disciplines of your interest, including finance, business information systems, management, marketing, international business and corporate sustainability.
You will be equipped with the ability to critically analyse emerging accounting issues, and be inspired by the professional and scholarly accounting research that provides you with insights into issues underlying the accounting numbers, thus fostering your academic and professional competence. Gaining these academic and professional attributes will enhance your accounting career opportunities, or pursuance of advanced accounting studies.
The Bachelor of Computing program allows students to approach computer science from either a technical, constructive angle, starting with courses in programming, or from a conceptual, critical or information and organisational management angle. It widens the approach to computing to include the creative and conceptual touch, starting by applying scripting to the application area of new media (video and audio), rather than from learning traditional general-purpose programming languages applied to algorithms. The technically oriented student can major in Software Development; whereas the more conceptually oriented student can major in Information Systems.
All of the majors are founded on an introduction to the principles of programming, a broad perspective on the computing discipline and profession, and an introduction to the functional structure of computers. They also require a grounding in mathematics and theoretical computer science, which is a means of developing the ability to work with abstractions, a fundamental requirement for understanding and applying ideas in computing.
You will get a strong grounding in computing fundamentals to tackle the progressive nature of Computing. With computing being an intrinsic part of all industries, knowledge of software development and information systems is highly sought after by the best employers.
This degree can also be taken as a flexible double with almost any other degree at ANU.
Career Options
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Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate and provide solutions to routine accounting problems.
- Exercise judgement to provide solutions to accounting problems using, where appropriate, multidisciplinary perspectives.
- Critically apply theoretical and technical accounting knowledge and skills to address issues in a broad business context.
- Justify and communicate accounting advice and ideas to both specialists and non-specialists from other disciplines.
- Analyse well defined problems, and design, implement and evaluate solutions that demonstrate an understanding of the systems context in which software is developed and operated including economic, social, historical, sustainability and ethical aspects.
- Recognise connections and recurring themes, including abstraction and complexity, across the discipline.
- Adapt to new environments and technologies, and to innovate.
- Demonstrate an operational understanding of the foundations of computing including programming, algorithms, logic, architectures and data structures.
- Communicate complex concepts effectively with diverse audiences using a range of modalities.
- Work effectively within a team in order to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate commitment to professional conduct and development that recognises the social, legal and ethical implications of their work, to work independently, and to self- and peer-assess performance.
Further Information
Electives:
Students have 48 units of electives in a single degree program. Electives can be selected from CBE or other Colleges. No more than 10 courses at 1000 level.
Students wish to undertake an out of college elective may contact the relevant College directly.
Student Responsibility:
It is the student's responsibility to select electives in such a way that:
- they satisfy prerequisites for the corresponding course/s.
- they conform to the rules set out in Programs and Courses or if unsure seek advice from the CBE Student Services .
It is the student's responsibility to select the courses appropriate for his/her program.
FDD with Law (ALLB):
Due to incompatibilities between (BUSN1101 and LAWS1204) and (BUSN2101 and LAWS2203), students will need to select two additional courses from the second list of courses (that is, select 24 units from the second list). You will meet the prerequisites of BUSN3014 by studying LAWS1204.
FDD with Commerce:
Bachelor of Accounting cannot be combined with Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major.
Electives:
Students have 48 units of electives in a single degree program. Electives can be selected from CBE or other Colleges. No more than 10 courses at 1000 level.
Students wish to undertake an out of college elective may contact the relevant College directly.
Student Responsibility:
It is the student's responsibility to select electives in such a way that:
- they satisfy prerequisites for the corresponding course/s.
- they conform to the rules set out in Programs and Courses or if unsure seek advice from the CBE Student Services .
It is the student's responsibility to select the courses appropriate for his/her program.
FDD with Law (ALLB):
Due to incompatibilities between (BUSN1101 and LAWS1204) and (BUSN2101 and LAWS2203), students will need to select two additional courses from the second list of courses (that is, select 24 units from the second list). You will meet the prerequisites of BUSN3014 by studying LAWS1204.
FDD with Commerce:
Bachelor of Accounting cannot be combined with Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major.
Admission Requirements
- ATAR:
- 80
- International Baccalaureate:
- 30
Prerequisites
There are no formal program prerequisites. But assumed knowledge is:-ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major) or NSW: HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here.
ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics (Major)/Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods (Major)
NSW: HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent.
VIC: Mathematics Methods or equivalent
QLD: Mathematics Methods or equivalent
TAS: Mathematical methods/Mathematics Specialised/Mathematics 1 and II through U Tas/Both Mathematics 1 and II through UTAS/Both Advanced Calculus and Applications 1A and 1B through UTAS
SA / NT: Mathematical Methods or equivalent
WA: Mathematical Methods or equivalent
IB: Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL/Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL or HL
Adjustment Factors
Adjustment factors are combined with an applicant's secondary education results to determine their Selection Rank. ANU offers adjustment factors based on equity, diversity, and/or performance principles, such as for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
To be eligible for adjustment factors, you must have:
- achieved a Selection Rank of 70 or more before adjustment factors are applied
- if you have undertaken higher education, completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of a higher education program
- applied for an eligible ANU bachelor degree program
Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of Accounting - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Computing - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $57,640.00
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Accounting flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 48 units may come from the completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
84 units from the following compulsory courses:
BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis
BUSN1002 Accounting Processes and Systems
BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law
BUSN2011 Management Accounting
BUSN2015 Company Accounting
BUSN2101 Law of Business Entities
BUSN3001 Accounting Theory
BUSN3002 Auditing
BUSN3014 Principles of Tax Law
ECON1101 Microeconomics 1
ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1
FINM1001 Foundations of Finance
INFS2005 Accounting Information Systems
STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods
12 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU, which may include courses from the following list:
BUSN2037 Fundamentals of Accounting Data Analytics
BUSN3003 Advanced Management Accounting
BUSN3008 Financial Reporting By Corporations
BUSN3017 Corporate Social Responsibility, Accountability and Reporting
BUSN3051 Advanced Accounting Data Analytics
CBEA2001 Indigenous Perspectives in Business and Economics
STAT2008 Regression Modelling
The Bachelor of Computing flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
A minimum of 24 units must come from completion of 3000 and 4000-level COMP courses
The 96 units must include:
A minimum of 96 units from completion of courses from the following lists:
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving (6 units)
COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced) (6 units)
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
COMP1110 Structured Programming (6 units)
COMP1140 Structured Programming (Advanced) (6 units)
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models (6 units)
MATH2222 Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Problem-Solving and Proofs (6 units)
24 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:
COMP1600 Foundations of Computing (6 units)
COMP2100 Software Construction (6 units)
COMP2300 Computer Architecture (6 units)
COMP2400 Relational Databases (6 units)
48 units from completion of courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science
OR completion of one of the following computing majors:
COMS-MAJ Computer systems
CSEC-MAJ Cyber Security
DTSC-MAJ Data Science
HCCC-MAJ Human-Centred and Creative Computing
INFS-MAJ Information Systems
INSY-MAJ Intelligent Systems
SOFT-MAJ Software Development
AND
6 units from completion of Information and Communications Technology-related courses from the following list:
ARTH2181 Digital Approaches to Art History and Curatorship (6 units)
ASIA3032 Digital Asia: Technology and Society (6 units)
DESN2010 Making Creative and Critical Technologies: Physical Computing for Design and Art (6 units)
ENGN1211 Engineering Design 1: Discovering Engineering (6 units)
ENVS2015 GIS and Spatial Analysis
INFS2024 Information Systems Analysis (6 units)
INFS3002 Enterprise Systems in Business (6 units)
INFS3024 Information Systems Management (6 units)
MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 (6 units)
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 (6 units)
MATH2301 Games, Graphs and Machines (6 units)
MATH2307 Bioinformatics and Biological Modelling (6 units)
MGMT2009 Design Thinking: Human-Centred Innovation (6 units)
MUSI3309 Music and Digital Media (6 units)
SCOM3029 Science Communication and Planetary Crises (6 units)
SOCY2038 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods (6 units)
SOCY2166 Social Science of the Internet (6 units)
STAT1003 Statistical Techniques (6 units)
STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods (6 units)
Majors
Bachelor of Computing Majors
Minors
Bachelor of Accounting Minors
Bachelor of Computing Minors
Study Options
| Year 1 | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | ||
| BUSN1002 Accounting Processes and Systems 6 units | FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units | |||
| Year 2 | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | BUSN2015 Company Accounting 6 units | ||
| ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law 6 units | |||
| Year 3 | BUSN2011 Management Accounting 6 units | BUSN2101 Law of Business Entities 6 units | ||
| BUSN3001 Accounting Theory 6 units | INFS2005 Accounting Information Systems 6 units | |||
| Year 4 | BUSN3014 Principles of Tax Law 6 units | BUSN3002 Auditing 6 units | ||
| Accounting course from the List 6 units | CBE LIST 1 Elective course 6 units |
Back to the Bachelor of Accounting page
The Bachelor of Accounting is designed to develop your knowledge and
skills in reporting, analysing and managing financial resources in
business and government entities. In addition to meeting the education
requirements for membership of the Australian accounting professional
bodies, the degree offers flexibility for you to study in related
disciplines of your interest, including finance, business information
systems, management, marketing, international business, corporate
sustainability and economic studies.
Single degree
In a Bachelor of Accounting single degree program you will study a total of 24 courses (144 units). Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student.
You will need to complete a minimum of 14 CBE courses (84 units) but will also get to choose up to 10 courses (60 units) from other ANU Colleges. You can try a range of ANU courses of interest to you, potentially leading to one or more majors and/or minors; the choice is yours.
Double degree
In a double degree program you will study a total of 14 core CBE courses (84 units) and 2 elective courses (12 units) towards the Bachelor of Accounting, and a further 16 or 24 courses (96 or 144 units) towards the second degree.
Typically, you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 32 or 40 courses (192 or 240 units) across your whole double degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Accounting degree and 2 courses from the other half of your double degree - totalling 4 courses a semester.
Enrolment Status
It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester, or have an approved Reduced Study Load.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as BUSN1001, and are typically referred to as 'First Year Courses'.
Please also note that:
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
- In your first year, you cannot study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
- You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. There is a maximum of 10 courses (60 units) of 1000-level courses in a single degree, and a maximum of 8 courses (48 units) of 1000-level courses in the CBE half of a double degree.
- You can change your enrolment in courses via self-enrolment up until the Monday of Week 2.
Electives
You can use your electives to enrol in any courses that you like, provided you meet prerequisite requirements.
Remember that you can choose up to 10 ANU wide elective courses if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of Accounting degree. If you are in a double degree, you can choose 2 ANU wide elective courses.
Study Options
Bachelor of Accounting
This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Accounting degreeStudy Options
| Year 1 48 units | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units |
| BUSN1002 Accounting Processes and Systems 6 units | ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law 6 units | Elective Course 6 units |
Bachelor of Accounting - Double Degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Accounting with another degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts (degree B) commencing in Semester 1Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units |
| BUSN1002 Accounting Processes and Systems 6 units | BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units |
Academic Advice
If after reading through these guidelines you are unsure about your which courses to enrol in, you can email info.cbe@anu.edu.au
If you are seeking status (credit) from previous study at another university you will need to submit a copy of your official transcript, detailed course outlines and a completed credit application form. For further information about the process and links to the application form, please visit: https://cbe.anu.edu.au/current-students/student-guides-and-forms/apply-credit/exemption
Additional advice for commencing students can be found at: https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/fasttrack
Back to the Bachelor of Computing page
The ANU Bachelor of Computing program (when taken with a major in Information Systems, Software Development, or Cyber Security) is accredited by the Australian Computer Society. The degree can also be taken without a major, or with a major or minor from other areas of Computing. The three year degree prepares graduates to enter the computing industry work force as novice practitioners to develop software or to apply computing in human organisations. The BCOMP can also be taken as a part of many double degrees and there is an option for high performing students to apply for an Honours year (Bachelor of Computing (Honours). BCOMP is made up of compulsory requirements (seven courses) and an additional suite of computing requirements (nine courses) plus electives.
Single degree
- This degree requires 144 units (each course is typically 6 units)
- You can choose to study a computing major (48 units) to focus on one area of computing.
- In addition, you have 48 units (eight courses) of electives that can be taken from Computer Science or from any other area of the university.
Double degree
- This degree requires 96 units (each course is typically 6 units) from the BCOMP rules
- You can study a major (48 units) or a minor (24 units).
- You can choose your double degree with BCOMP from the Degree Builder in Programs and Courses.
Enrolment Status
While it is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
- When you enrol for the first time you will typically study '1000-level' courses. These courses have '1' as the first number in their course code, such as COMP1100.
- You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester (eight courses per year )
- International students cannot study less than 24 units a semester.
- You may take 1000-level courses at any time in your program remembering:
Choosing your first year programming courses
- For your first year programming courses you have a choice of COMP1100 or COMP1130 in Semester 1, followed by, COMP1110 or COMP1140 in Semester 2.
- The standard courses are COMP1100/1110 but if you have a strong maths background, and/or significant programming experience, you should choose COMP1130/1140. Note that COMP1130 is only offered in Semester 1 and COMP1140 only in Semester 2.
- If you choose COMP1130 and it is the wrong level for you, you will be able to transfer to COMP1100 within the first 2 weeks without penalty.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
You have the option to complete a major as a part of your BCOMP degree. Note that only BCOMP degrees with a major in Information Systems, Software Development or Cyber Security will receive Australian Computer Society Accreditation.
The degree can also be taken with a Computer Systems, Data Science, Human-Centred and Creative Computing or Intelligent Systems major.
- Students should follow major lists as specified in their starting year of the degree. Please select the appropriate year from the drop down box at the top right of the page to see major lists and details that apply to you on the 'Study Tab.'
- Check the pre-requisites for the courses in your chosen major, 3000/4000-level courses normally require specific 2000-level courses to have been completed. Many courses only run once per year.
- Follow the steps here: Declaring majors, minors & specialisations to declare your Major/Minor, noting the dates this can be done. You do not need to declare your Major until your second or third year.
- You must complete the requirements of your nominated Major, if you need help to fit the courses into a study plan please contact College Student Services for advice.
Electives
- When choosing elective courses, check the course listing on Programs and Courses to ensure that you have the required and assumed knowledge before enrolling. If you don't, consider changing your planned enrolment to make sure you take the pre-requisite course.
- Transdisciplinary (TD) Courses can be found by searching on P&C. You will meet your TD Program requirement by following your degree rules.
Academic Advice
For assistance, please check College Enrolment and program management webpage and if you then want to talk to someone before enrolling or have your study plan reviewed contact Student Enquiries at student.css@anu.edu.au.