Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

If you’re thinking of joining the growing league of financially astute business leaders who make up the 30-billion accounting industry in Australia, studying a business degree with an accounting focus will put you in a strong position to succeed in any industry, anywhere in the world. Being good with numbers is only part of the equation; accountants also need to be able to interpret financial data to help inform business decisions, communicate their findings clearly and effectively and often become one of the key business stakeholders. As the accounting profession adapts to evolving expectations, it is crucial to balance your specialist business and accounting technical skills with professional skills, to enable you to make an impact in a range of complex, global environments. The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) degree provides an accounting specialisation in a broader business context. The degree focuses on interrelated business areas of the accounting profession differentiating it from other accounting courses, providing you with flexibility and choice in your career. To get ready for the industry, strong focus is given to the employability skills, industry applied knowledge and use of technology across the subjects. ICMS has an impressive network of industry partners in the accounting and finance industries. When you graduate from ICMS you’ll have more than just a degree. Built into your qualification are two Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects, completed over two trimesters. In the study period prior to your first WIL subject, we work closely with you to secure a suitable placement that is the best fit for your skills, interests and professional goals. Your placement could take you anywhere in Australia, or internationally. It is all about securing the most suitable placement for you. That means that by the time you graduate you will have work experience on your CV; a network of contacts in your chosen industry; and the confidence to jump straight into your career.

Completion of NSW HSC (or equivalent) with a minimum Band 2 in English Standard or English EAL/D and a Band 2 in any one of the following suggested equivalent subjects including Mathematics Standard 2, Business Studies, Economics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Legal Studies, Financial Services or Business Services. ICMS does not use selection ranks for admissions. Applicants are assessed on performance in individual HSC (or equivalent) subjects and prospective applicants may be contacted by ICMS to attend an interview. International Baccalaureate Completed IB Diploma with a score of 24 Cambridge International Examinations or Edexcel GCE- Successful completion of GCE A-level with an aggregate of 6. 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 BTEC- Successful completion of BTEC National 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in business or related area Certificate IV- Successful completion of a Certificate IV qualification or its equivalent. Australian Foundation Program- Successful completion of an Australian Foundation Program at an equivalent GPA of 3.0 with a pass in all subjects