Major overview
This major will help to increase your core accounting capabilities across data management and information systems.
You’ll gain accounting expertise in IT, program management, programming, database design, and database analytics and security.
Highly flexible, this major will allow you to handpick units across a broad range of areas: designing database systems and writing SQL; programming; developing algorithms; analysing data to make informed business decisions; using enterprise resource planning systems; conducting project management practices; and implementing security management practices.
You can apply for this major in the second year of your studies.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Career outcomes
Career examples
- Information technology accountant
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Business analyst
- Internal auditor
- Tax agent
- Treasurer
Industries
- Accounting
- Business and commerce
- Finance and investment
- Government
- Law
- Resources and energy
- Retail
Professional accreditation and recognition
This course is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and CPA Australia.
Major structure
What you’ll learn
In this course you will learn to write effective non-fiction, and discover how to capture and express an organisation’s identity, aspirations and endeavours. You will learn about specialised genres and conventions of professional communication, and receive advanced instruction in research, writing, editing and publishing.
In your second year, you’ll undertake a major project and may have an opportunity to practice your skills and develop your portfolio through an internship with a professional organisation.
Note: Some lectures in this course may be attended by both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
How this course will make you industry ready
We provide on-campus, industry and community-based initiatives to enhance your postgraduate experience and skills development. Students undertake a major project under the supervision of an experienced member of staff. This project becomes an important portfolio piece for many students.
Students may also practise their skills on placement with industry, arts and community organisations in Australia and overseas, developing confidence and engagement with relevant networks. They also have an opportunity to engage with award-winning artists, writers and researchers on staff and through our on-campus residency programs.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this degree either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Explore more
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