Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Applied Innovation

About the course

This double degree combines professional accounting knowledge with applied innovation skills to help you analyse financial information and drive change in organisations. You’ll build core capabilities in accounting and related business areas while learning to develop, test and implement new ideas in real-world contexts. The course is designed to prepare you for diverse roles in business and finance with an innovation mindset at bachelor level in accounting. The programme introduces accounting standards, taxation basics, and financial reporting for professional accreditation pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue careers across accounting and business improvement roles, applying financial expertise alongside innovation methods. Potential pathways include accountant or assistant accountant roles, management accounting support, business analyst, project or innovation coordinator, and roles in consulting, corporate finance teams or startups. This double bachelor degree supports employment in accounting and finance while contributing to organisational innovation and transformation. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit assistant, banking, and financial services entry roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)