BP254 - Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)

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Plan: BP254 - Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

Approach to learning and assessment

The learning and teaching approaches you will experience in this program may include, but are not limited to:

Classroom teaching: May include lectures, guest lectures, panels, tutorials, class presentations, group discussions, student-led discussions, role-plays, etc. This style of learning is designed to maximise your understanding of the curriculum content and develop appropriate skills. Classroom teaching is designed to provide an environment where you can ask questions and seek feedback as well as contribute to class discussion and apply theory to practice.

Problem-based learning: You may work in a team or individually to conduct research, solve problems, analyse and respond to case studies, prepare or respond to briefs, write original research or case study reports, or participate in managing a company in a computer-based business simulation. This technique is designed to simulate the experiences you will encounter working in accountancy.

Flexible delivery: The program will incorporate extensive use of online resources. These may include learning resources such as lecture notes, and assessment and feedback tools such as discussion boards and quizzes.

Assignments and projects: These may be either research or problem based, and may be undertaken in teams or individually. They will provide you with experience at undertaking research and writing effectively to present your findings and recommendations to a range of audiences. Assignments and projects are also designed to develop your abilities in communications, research and reasoning, and provide a way to receive feedback on your skills development.  By utilising this feedback to improve your skills and further develop your capabilities in relevant areas you will develop as a life-long learner.

In-class tests: Provide you with feedback on your early understanding within a course and allow feedback to assist you in further developing your skills and abilities.

Formal examinations:  Will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding and application of marketing and business principles to either practical or theoretical issues.

Academic integrity

The originality verification software Turnitin (see www.turnitin.com) may be used on assessments in your program.

To support you with issues associated with the honesty and full referencing of external work presented in assignments, please visit the University website for Academic Integrity: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity.

Support resources for you to ensure that your submitted assessment accurately represents your work are provided at: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity/students.

If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit/he.

If you have a long term medical condition, disability and/or other form of disadvantage it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more: http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability

For more information on assessment, refer to the RMIT Assessment Processes policy.

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Work integrated learning

As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will be provided with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. The designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) courses in this program are ACCT1048 Financial Accountability and Reporting (12 credit points) and ACCT1028 Strategic Accounting and Leadership (12 credit points). These courses will provide you with opportunities to apply your academic skills to a work-based context. 

In particular you will:

  • undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice; and
  • be involved in authentic engagement with partner organisations that includes industry feedback.

These learning opportunities may be in the form of industry based projects, simulations or placements.

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Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following. All courses listed may not be available each semester.
 

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Year One of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Accounting in Organisations and Society 12 ACCT1046 City Campus
Macroeconomics 1 12 ECON1010 City Campus
Business Information Systems 12 ISYS2056 City Campus
Business Statistics 1 12 ECON1030 City Campus
Prices and Markets 12 ECON1020 City Campus
Introduction to Management 12 BUSM4176 City Campus
Marketing Principles 12 MKTG1025 City Campus
Financial Accounting and Analysis 12 ACCT2033 City Campus
 
AND

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Year Two of Program

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Business Law 12 LAW2442 City Campus
Managerial Advisory Finance 12 ACCT1060 City Campus
Financial Accountability and Reporting 12 ACCT1048 City Campus
Cost Analysis and Organisational Decisions 12 ACCT1064 City Campus
AND
Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline minor.
Business Discipline Minors
AND
{
Option 1: Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline or Other Discipline minor.
Business Discipline Minors
Other Discipline Minors
OR
Option 2: Select Two (2) courses from any:
Other Discipline Minors
}
 
AND

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Year Three of Program

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Accounting, Behaviour and Organisations 12 ACCT1014 City Campus
Critical Accounting Perspectives 12 ACCT1077 City Campus
Taxation 1 12 LAW2453 City Campus
Strategic Accounting and Leadership 12 ACCT1028 City Campus
AND
Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline minor.
Business Discipline Minors
AND
{
Option 1: Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline or Other Discipline minor.
Business Discipline Minors
Other Discipline Minors
OR
Option 2: Select Two (2) courses from any:
University Elective
}
 

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Program transition plan

SEMESTER 1 2024 TRANSITION RULES

The following two (2) courses will no longer be offered from Semester 1 2024:

  1. ECON1010 Macroeconomics 1
  2. ECON1020 Prices and Markets

The above two (2) courses will be replaced by the following two (2) courses from Semester 1 2024:

  1. ECON1607 Economics Quantitative Analysis
  2. ACCT2343 Accounting Data Analysis and Visualisation
  • If you have completed ECON1010 Macroeconomics 1 and/ or ECON1020 Prices and Markets prior to Semester 1 2024, you are not required to complete ECON1607 Economics Quantitative Analysis and ACCT2343 Accounting Data Analysis and Visualisation.
  • If you have not completed ECON1010 Macroeconomics 1 and/ or ECON1020 Prices and Markets prior to Semester 1 2024, you are required to complete ECON1607 Economics Quantitative Analysis and ACCT2343 Accounting Data Analysis and Visualisation.

Semester 1 2022 was the final intake for BP254 Bachelor of Business (Accountancy).

The BP254 Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) program has been discontinued, and the final intake for admission into BP254 Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) program was Semester 1, 2022. The program will be taught out to current students until Semester 2, 2030. 

The BP254 Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) is currently accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants until 31 December 2023; and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales indefinitely. The program was accredited by the Singapore Accountancy Commission until 25 October 2021. The College of Business and Law will seek ongoing professional accreditation of BP254 Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) until the end of the teach out period. 

Options for teach out have been provided below:

Option 1 - Remain in your current program

If you remain in your current program, you must complete the program by the end of Semester 2, 2030.

Please refer to the course teach-out schedule for your current program, available via Enrolment Online (EOL), to help you plan your enrolment.

If you commenced the program before Semester 1 2022, please refer to the following transition rules:

  • If you have completed LAW2442 Commercial Law, you do not need to complete LAW2442 Business Law, as this is a course title change only.
  • If you have completed ACCT1077 Financial Accounting Theory, you do not need to complete ACCT1077 Critical Accounting Perspectives, as this is a course title change only.
  • If you have completed ACCT1028 Performance Analysis and Simulations, you do not need to complete ACCT1028 Strategic Accounting and Leadership, as this is a course title change only.
  • If you have completed ACCT1060 Management Accounting and Business, you do not need to complete ACCT1060 Managerial Advisory Finance, as this is a course title change only. 

Option 2 - Transfer to the BP351 Bachelor of Accounting or any other RMIT program

Option 3 - Transfer to the BP343 Bachelor of Business (3yr degree) or any other RMIT program

Note: a major in accounting is not available in the Bachelor of Business.

 

How to transfer
Note: Entry will be subject to maintaining satisfactory academic progress. 
To transfer into the BP351 Bachelor of Accounting, or other RMIT programs please refer to the following steps:

Domestic Students

1. Log into myRMIT  
2. Under 'Launch Applications', select 'Apply for a Program'

Please also note, in line with government changes, all RMIT program and course fees have increased from 1 January 2021. For a detailed explanation about these changes, please visit the RMIT Fees for Commonwealth supported students page. You are welcome to contact RMIT Student Connect if you have any further queries regarding this change as the fee increase will apply to you if you decide to transfer into the new program.

International Students
Apply to change your program via the online application system. More information on how to apply

If you are eligible for a transfer, a new offer letter will be issued to you, and you will be required to accept your new offer to finalise your transfer and receive a new CoE for your student visa.

If you have been awarded sponsorship or scholarship, you will be required to obtain a new letter of approval (i.e. Financial Guarantee) from your sponsor before you are eligible to be accepted into the new program, receive a new CoE or enrol.

Information for all students
Credit will be assessed on an individual basis and where possible, credit will be granted with grades (including fail grades). Note: you will not be required to submit any supporting documentation in your application (i.e., transcripts, qualifications).

If you have any queries or concerns about your enrolment, please do not hesitate to contact Business Connect who will be able to assist you in planning your studies.

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