Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

About the course

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) prepares you for professional work in a contemporary business environment. You build core capability across accounting, corporate financial management, commercial law, auditing, ethics and income tax practice. The degree includes real industry experience through Federation University’s Co-operative Model, with paid placement opportunities to strengthen employability. This is an undergraduate qualification focused on accounting and finance practice.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue accounting and finance roles across public practice, corporate and government settings. Career pathways include public or professional accountant, auditor, taxation accountant, financial analyst, commercial manager, business consultant, corporate finance roles and banking positions. The combination of accounting knowledge, business skills and industry placement experience supports entry into diverse organisations and progression toward professional practice. This is a bachelor-level pathway into accounting and finance careers.

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)