Why Bachelor of Accounting?
Create a career you can count on.
In Australia, accounting roles are expecting significant growth over the next decade.
With businesses shifting towards sustainability, accountants with environmental reporting skills and sustainable financial practices are in demand.
As technology integrates into the accounting world – graduates practiced in data analytics, cloud computing and AI-driven tools will be highly-valued in the marketplace.
Study a mix of traditional and technological expertise at Adelaide University and gain a competitive marketplace advantage.
Overview
Our 100% online Bachelor of Accounting equips you for success, with marketable skills for your future career. We partner with industry and peak professional bodies so your studies are industry-aligned.
You’ll develop a deeper understanding of the accounting sector. Build the foundations to analyse and interpret accounting information in business environments. Learn about the economic, legal and political influences impacting today’s global business world.
You’ll gain firsthand technical skills in financial digital technology and IT systems. Examine the role of tax accountant and adviser. Learn how to compile business and individual tax returns. Deepen your reporting, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
You’ll study insolvency in cases of personal and business financial distress. Learn about liquidations and how to restructure under-performing businesses. Graduate as a skilled communicator, who can provide client tax planning advice and strategies.
Key features
Develop a strong foundation of accounting knowledge, building skills in business, taxation, auditing, law, finance and sustainability. - Focus on the economic, legal and political influences that affect global business.
- Unpack current issues and developments in the accounting profession.
- Understand how business intelligence and analytics can be used to solve organisational problems.
- Experience real-world learning through an industry-relevant project.
- Study a degree informed by world-class research in finance and accounting.
What you'll learn
Adelaide University's 100% online Bachelor of Accounting offers a challenging program that builds your confidence and industry-readiness.
You’ll begin your studies with fundamental business principles to build a solid foundation for your career. Learn about accounting and quantitative methods for business. Understand business law, finance, business intelligence and data management, economics and marketing principles.
Next, build your knowledge with an accounting specialisation to enhance your employability. Develop your knowledge of financial and management accounting. Learn about taxation, company law and auditing. Gain desirable skills like environmental reporting for sustainable accounting.
You’ll study future-focused courses, including:
- Quantitative methods for business
- Marketing principles: trading and exchange
- Principles of economics
- Financial accounting
- Business intelligence
- Companies and partnership law
- Management and organisation
- Sustainability accounting and reporting
- Auditing theory and practice
- Taxation law
- Strategic financial analysis.
You’ll choose from electives to deepen your understanding of global and contemporary accounting issues. Study the practical application of financial statements in business analysis. Acquire knowledge of valuation, credit assessment and strategic decision-making. Study corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Experience real-world learning through an industry-relevant project, online presentations and report writing.
Graduates are eligible for membership with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, the global Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Association of International Accountants (AIA), and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 114 units for all Core courses, and
- 30 units for Electives
Complete 114 units for ALL of the following:
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UO Accounting for Business
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ACCT1005
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UO Financial Accounting 1
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ACCT1006
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UO Career Development in Business
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BUSI1030
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UO Principles of Economics
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ECON1010
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UO Business Law
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LAWS1018
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UO Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange
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MARK1013
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UO Quantitative Methods for Business
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MATH1028
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UO Financial Accounting 2
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ACCT2003
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UO Management Accounting
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ACCT2004
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UO Business Finance
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BAFI2025
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UO Management and Organisation
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BUSI2019
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UO Business Intelligence
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INFO2022
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UO Companies and Partnership Law
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LAWS2012
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UO Auditing Theory and Practice
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ACCT3003
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UO Contemporary Issues in Accounting
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ACCT3004
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UO Financial Accounting 3
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ACCT3005
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UO Sustainability Accounting and Reporting
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ACCT3006
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UO Strategic Financial Analysis
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BUSI3034
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UO Taxation Law 1
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LAWS3007
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- 24 units from Program electives - Business
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UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning
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SOCI3014
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Elective 1
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AUXX1011
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AUXX1012
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UO Economic Analysis of Business Decisions
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UO Empirical Business Analysis
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ECON2008
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UO Growth Development and the Macroeconomy
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ECON2009
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UO Economics of Public Policy
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ECON3007
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UO International Economics
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ECON3008
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UO Fundamentals of Global Tourism & Hospitality
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HOSP1003
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UO Eventful Cities and Event Leveraging
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UO Experiential Product Design for Tourism, Events and Hospitality
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HOSP2007
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UO Foundations of Event Management
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HOSP2008
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UO Managing Hospitality Operations
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HOSP2009
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UO Digital Technologies in Tourism, Events and Hospitality
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HOSP3006
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MARK1012
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MARK1013
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MARK1014
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MARK2008
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MARK2009
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MARK2010
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MARK2011
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MARK2012
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UO Branding
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MARK3010
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UO Essentials of Marketing Planning
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MARK3011
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UO Integrated Marketing
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MARK3012
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UO Digital Marketing
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MARK3013
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UO Accounting for Business
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ACCT1005
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6
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UO Financial Accounting 1
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ACCT1006
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6
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UO Financial Accounting 2
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ACCT2003
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UO Management Accounting
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ACCT2004
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UO Auditing Theory and Practice
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ACCT3003
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UO Contemporary Issues in Accounting
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ACCT3004
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UO Financial Accounting 3
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ACCT3005
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UO Sustainability Accounting and Reporting
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ACCT3006
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UO Financial Markets and Institutions
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BAFI1003
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UO Personal Finance
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BAFI1004
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UO Introduction to Financial Planning
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BAFI2016
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UO Business Finance
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BAFI2025
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UO Applied Financial Planning
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BAFI3008
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UO Estate Planning
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BAFI3009
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UO Portfolio and Fund Management
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BAFI3010
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UO Risk Management and Insurance
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BAFI3011
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6
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UO Superannuation
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BAFI3012
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6
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UO International Currency and Banking Markets
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BAFI3013
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6
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UO Business and Society
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BUSI1018
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UO Exploring Digital Technology in Business
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BUSI1019
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UO Introduction to Digital Disruption in Business
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BUSI1020
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UO Career Development in Business
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BUSI1030
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UO Designing Digital Solutions
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BUSI2014
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Business International Study Tour
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BUSI2016
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UO Organisational Behaviour
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BUSI2017
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UO Management and Organisation
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BUSI2019
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UO Project Management: Principles and Strategies
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BUSI2020
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UO Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact
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BUSI2021
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6
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UO Digital Solution Methodologies
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BUSI2023
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6
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UO Digital Business Solutions
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BUSI3025
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UO Digital Business Value
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BUSI3026
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6
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UO Managing the Employment Relationship
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BUSI3028
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6
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UO Strategic Human Resource Management
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BUSI3029
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6
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UO International Management Ethics and Values
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BUSI3030
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6
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UO Managing Decision Making
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BUSI3031
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6
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UO Organisational Leadership
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BUSI3032
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6
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UO Strategic Management
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BUSI3033
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6
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UO Strategic Financial Analysis
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BUSI3034
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6
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UO Organisational Entrepreneurship
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BUSI3035
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6
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UO Business Internship 30 Days
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BUSI3036
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12
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UO Business Practicum
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BUSI3037
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6
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UO Solving Business Challenges
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BUSI3040
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6
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UO Virtual Industry Internship
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BUSI3041
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6
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UO Applying Digital Technologies in Business
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BUSI5065
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6
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UO Delivering Digital Transformation
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BUSI5066
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6
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UO Leading Digital Innovation
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BUSI5067
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6
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UO Prototyping a Digital Solution
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BUSI5068
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6
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UO Principles of Economics
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ECON1010
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6
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UO Macroeconomics
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ECON1011
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6
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Career outcomes
Nearly two million new professional jobs will be created by 2034, and accounting careers are in the top three growth industries in Australia (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024).
Fancy working as a management accountant? Support senior management in making critical business decisions, prepare forecasts, budgets and risk analysis. You’ll advise managers about the financial implications of business decisions.
Want to be an auditor or risk consultant? You’ll ensure operational integrity and compliance. Report on financial and managerial processes and systems. Work on business process reviews and risk assessments.
Perhaps you’d like to work in insolvency? Collaborate with stakeholders in cases of financial distress and liquidations, and restructure under-performing businesses.
You could also be a:
- Auditor/risk consultant
- Business adviser
- Insolvency and reconstruction adviser
- Management accountant
- Practising accountant
- Tax accountant and adviser.
Industry Trends
In Australia, accounting career opportunities are expecting strong growth over the next decade. This rise is due to a demand for accountants with regulatory compliance expertise and skills in digital transformation for financial systems. The shift towards sustainable business practices has made ‘green skills’ across every industry highly desirable (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2024).
With 50% of the new roles in the next decade requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher, Adelaide University accounting graduates can expect a bright future.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and CPA Australia. Graduates are eligible for membership with these professional accreditation bodies.
Your study experience and support
Studying 100% online with Adelaide University means joining a dynamic community of learners – all supported by dedicated teams committed to your success. From day one to graduation, you’ll have access to comprehensive academic, student and technical support teams to ensure you get the most out of your online learning journey.
Student support services
Need help with enrolments, managing your study load, or setting your academic goals? Our student support team is here to assist. They’re your first point of contact for advice and are available seven days a week, including out-of-hours and on weekends. Get the help you need – when it suits you.
As an online student, you’ll also have access to our specialised on-campus student support services. Whether you’re looking for career advice, health and wellbeing support, international student assistance, accessibility services, or something else, we’ve got you covered. Visit the Support webpage to explore the services available.
Online academic support
From understanding course content to tackling assignments, writing, and referencing, our expert academics are here to guide you. Available seven days a week, they’ll provide personalised support to help you progress through your studies.
Tech support
We’ve got your back when it comes to technology. Our IT support team is available 24/7 to resolve any tech challenges you might face. With fast response times and tailored solutions, we’ll ensure nothing stands in your way. You’ll also enjoy free access to software downloads required for your program.
Study hours
Adelaide University’s 100% online programs offer the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. You can engage with course materials at any time that works for you – there’s no need to log in at set times. To stay on track, we recommend setting aside 10 to 15 hours per week for each course, but you can adapt your schedule and your study load to suit your needs.
Assessment
All assessments, including exams (if required) are conducted 100% online – so you’ll never need to travel to submit an assignment or sit an exam. Depending on your program, your assessments might include:
- An industry-relevant project or case study
- An online presentation
- Essays and reports.
