Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)

About the course

UOW’s Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) builds a foundation in core business disciplines while developing specialist accounting knowledge for decision-making and organisational performance. You’ll gain practical, work-ready skills and opportunities to connect with industry through real-world learning. The degree is designed to prepare you for professional roles across accounting and broader business settings as an undergraduate business qualification. The programme introduces accounting standards, taxation basics, and financial reporting for professional accreditation pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across accounting and wider business operations, including business analyst, policy analyst, procurement officer, project coordinator, operations manager, product development manager, or entrepreneur/start-up founder. The accountancy focus supports pathways into accounting and financial reporting functions as well as commercial roles that rely on strong financial literacy. Outcomes align with an undergraduate business degree specialising in accountancy. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit assistant, banking, and financial services entry roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR 70 (or equivalent).

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)