About the course

Accounting ? often referred to as the language of business ? enjoys a critical role within today?s business organisations. Understanding this language means accountants hold the privileged position of being key contributors to a business? success. Armed with such skills, accountants can apply their knowledge in any industry.

　　Developed in consultation with industry experts, this major will set you up with the skills and knowledge you?ll need for a successful career as an accountant. You?ll gain a comprehensive understanding of key business functions and strategies. You?ll develop awareness of contemporary issues in accounting and the skills needed to critically appraise and devise solutions to complex accounting problems. By the time you graduate, you?ll be ready to contribute to more than just the bottom line.

　　You?ll study a set of foundation units to orient you to business before completing your accounting major.

　　You?ll focus on applying theory to real-world situations, allowing you to gain a comprehensive understanding of major business functions, strategies and skills.

　　Course content is constantly updated to ensure it stays highly relevant ? part of the reason that our business and commerce graduates are sought after by industry.

　　Depending on your interests, you can combine two majors to expand your options, or take more accounting units to develop even more depth in your chosen discipline.

　　With the correct choice of units, this major is accredited by CPA?Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Session 1 (February), 2024	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2025	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2026	North Ryde

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Macquarie University

Macquarie University recognises a range of international academic qualifications for direct entry to their courses, including, senior secondary qualifications from more than 40 countries, several Australian and overseas foundation programs, diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor degrees assessed as comparable in standard to Australian qualifications OR at least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution.

　　For international students, Macquarie uses a selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

　　International Baccalaureate (IB) - English A Literature or English A Language and Literature at Standard or Higher Level OR English B at Higher Level with a Grade of 4 or more OR English B at Standard Level with a Grade of 5 or more

　　International selection rank: 80

　　Academic IELTS of 7.5 overall (with minimum 7.0 in Reading, 7.0 in Writing, 8.0 in Listening, 8.0 in Speaking) or equivalent.TOEFL iBT 105 READING 24 WRITING 27 LISTENING 28 SPEAKING 26

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 105.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Macquarie University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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