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    MJDU-ACCIS

    Accounting and Business Information Systems

    Undergraduate major

    Specialise in the development and use of computers and information systems for accounting purposes.

    This offering version is phasing out and no longer taking applications. You may be able to apply for a later version.
    Course outline
    • Qualification
      Accounting and Business Information Systems Double Major (BCom)
    • Credit

      Credit

      A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
      450
    Course outline

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    This course belongs to multiple degrees. Select the single degree or double degree below to see the application deadlines.

    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    Specialise in the development and use of computers and information systems for accounting purposes. You’ll be introduced to a wide range of accounting principles, and learn how to manage, plan, analyse and design the information technologies used in organisations.

    In the Accounting major you will have a sound foundation in accounting, auditing, taxation and relevant areas of business law and financial management, and be able to apply to knowledge across a range of accounting contexts. You’ll learn how to develop and communicate information relating to the financial performance of organisations, and use your accounting knowledge to support business decision-making. In the Business Information Systems major you’ll learn how business information systems are selected, managed and applied to business problems. You’ll also learn how to analyse systems and manage projects.

    This double major sits within the Bachelor of Commerce degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Bachelor of Commerce.

    Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

    What jobs can the Accounting and Business Information Systems course lead to?

    Careers

    • Accountant
    • Auditor
    • Business analyst
    • IT auditor
    • IT manager
    • Project manager
    • Systems analyst
    • Tax agent
    • Tax consultant
    • Treasurer

    Industries

    • Accounting
    • Banking
    • Business and management
    • Finance and investment
    • Government
    • Law
    • Resources and renewables
    • Technology

    What you'll learn

    • apply the principles of audit to enable the student to manage a system and accurately report activities; perform assessment skills of accounting principles in relation to organisations in the current workplace
    • apply logical and rational processes to analyse and recommend best accounting and business information systems principles
    • develop interpretation of data and analyse statistics for innovative solutions
    • familiarise students with software, including Microsoft Access that is relevant to relational databases, and the manipulation and presentation of data for management reporting purposes
    • be able to construct and effectively respond to clients with a variety of solutions using professional proposals and other documents; prioritise tasks within activities and promote best practice management and good project management skills
    • able to apply international and domestic standards within the accounting professional discipline
    • create and enhance best work practices amongst individual and team techniques/skills

    Professional recognition and accreditation

    This course is accredited by:

    • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants 
    • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand 
    • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants 
    • CPA Australia
    • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales 
    • Institute of Public Accountants

    IMA endorses the Management Accounting curriculum of the course

    Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

    Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

    Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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    Fees and scholarships

    Please view the Bachelor of Commerce degree for indicative fees.

    Looking for more detail on the course structure?

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    • Curtin course code: MJDU-ACCIS
    • Last updated on: 24 April 2025

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    11. Designing Fashion Specialisation
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    21. History Specialisation
    22. Illustration Specialisation
    23. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
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    26. Journalism Specialisation
    27. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
    28. Photography Specialisation
    29. Principles of Planning Specialisation
    30. Professional Writing Specialisation
    31. Screen Production Specialisation
    32. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
    33. Social Justice Specialisation
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    35. Theatre Arts Specialisation
    36. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
    37. Web Media Specialisation
    38. Web Presence Specialisation

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