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Bachelor of Applied Finance and Accounting (UAC Code: 580010)

CRICOS 089808B
Program Overview

This degree is designed to prepare students for the professional fields of finance and accounting, with a strong practical focus and enhanced insight into the global and institutional aspects of financial systems.

Finance is the study of financial institutions, markets and instruments, as well as money, banking, investment and the control of risk.

Accounting involves the financial measurement of economic activity and the use of financial information for making economic decisions. Finance and accounting are closely related and both are integral to industry and commerce.

The degree is structured with applied finance as the core discipline, with accounting and accounting related topics covered in both core and elective units. A specialisation in finance coupled with an accounting qualification will broaden graduate career opportunities and equip graduates with key skills to succeed in a range of professional fields.
Duration 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Delivery Site On campus (Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh NSW 2015)
Application date Refer to key dates
Entry Requirements Please refer to Undergraduate Admission Requirements
English Language Requirements Please refer to English Language Requirements
Credit arrangement Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available and will be assessed in accordance with TOP's RPL policy and procedure. Please refer to the Application for Credit Recognition form and the RPL policy and procedure for further details. 
Course Structure

This course contains:

Year 1 Core Units
 TACC101 Accounting 1A*
 TACC102 Accounting 1B*
 TECO101 Microeconomic Principles*
 TECO102 Macroeconomic Principles*
 TFIN102 Principles of Finance
 TMGT101 Business Management
 TSTA101 Introductory Statistics*
Year 1 Elective Units (Select 1 from the options below)
 TMIS101 Management Information Systems*
 TMKT101 Principles of Marketing
 Exit with a Diploma of Applied Finance and Accounting
Year 2 Core Units
 TACC203 Financial Accounting and Reporting
 TFIN202 Corporate Finance*
 TFIN203 Security Analysis and Pricing
 TFIN204 Financial Markets and Institutions
 TFIN205 Financial Forecasting and Data Analysis
 TLAW201 Business Law*
 TLAW202 Corporations Law*
Year 2 Elective Units (Select 1 from the options below)
 TACC202 Management Accounting*
 TMGT201 Organisational Behaviour
 TMGT202 Human Resource Management
 TECO201 Elements of Econometrics
 Exit with Associate Degree of Applied Finance and Accounting
Year 3 Core Units
 TACC303 Financial Statement Analysis*
 TFIN301 International Business Finance
 TFIN302 Derivative Financial Instruments
 TFIN303 Portfolio Theory and Management
 TFIN304 Personal Financial Planning
 TLAW301 Taxation Law#
Year 3 Elective Units (Select 2 from the options below)
 TACC301 Auditing and Professional Practice#
 TACC302 Financial Accounting Theory*
 TBUS301 International Trade and Investment
 TMGT303 Risk Management
 Exit with Bachelor of Applied Finance and Accounting
The Bachelor of Applied Finance and Accounting contains a sequence of accounting units that meet CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants ANZ accreditation requirements. The relevant units are marked with an asterisk (*) in the table above. Additional units required by Chartered Accountants ANZ are marked with the hash symbol (#) 
Career Options
  • Banking (retail and merchant)
  • Corporate management
  • Financial planning
  • Financial analyst for accounting and consultancy firms
  • Financial consultant
  • Financial economist
  • Foreign exchange dealing
  • Funds management
  • Insurance
  • Investment appraisal
  • International finance
  • Management consultant

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