Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

About the course

QUT’s Bachelor of Business (Accounting) prepares you for professional accounting careers with a strong grounding in financial and management accounting within a broader business degree. You’ll build practical skills and commercial awareness through applied learning and industry-relevant tools, with flexibility to study on campus or online. This bachelor-level accounting and business course is designed for real-world practice in Accounting & Finance. The programme introduces accounting standards, taxation basics, and financial reporting for professional accreditation pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across accounting and finance in corporate, government and advisory settings. Typical pathways include accountant, management accountant, auditor, tax or business advisory assistant, and finance roles supporting budgeting, reporting and analysis. The degree also supports progression toward professional accounting practice and work in diverse industries. This bachelor-level qualification supports careers in Accounting & Finance. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit assistant, banking, and financial services entry roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 70.00.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)