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MJDU-ACCEN

Accounting and Entrepreneurship

Undergraduate major

Discover how to run your own business and successfully manage your finances.

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 Entrepreneurship Double Major (BCom)
  • Credit

    Credit

    450
Course outline

You can study this course as part of the following degrees

Visit your preferred degree page for information on admission criteria, course fees and study locations.

Course outline

Overview

Overview

Discover how to run your own business and successfully manage your finances.

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.

Our Entrepreneurship major is designed for enterprising people who want to start their own business, or work as internal corporate entrepreneurs. You’ll gain skills in problem solving, planning, organising and managing innovation and develop your skills, knowledge and expertise in starting, running and growing an entrepreneurial venture.

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 Entrepreneurship course lead to?

Careers

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Business analyst
  • Business manager
  • Business owner
  • Business partner
  • Entrepreneur
  • Intrepreneur
  • Tax agent
  • Tax consultant
  • Treasurer

Industries

  • Accounting
  • Finance and investment
  • Government
  • Law
  • Public sector
  • Resources and renewables
  • Start ups
  • Technology

What you'll learn

  • Refer to Course Learning Outcomes of the B-COMRCE.

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

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Institute of Management.

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.

Fees and scholarships

Please view the degree for indicative fees.

Looking for more detail on the course structure?

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  • Curtin course code: MJDU-ACCEN
  • Last updated on: 19 July 2025

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