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Charles Darwin University (CDU)

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Bachelor of Accounting/Diploma of Digital Enterprise

  • Bachelor

There is an increasing demand for accounting graduates with digital skills, with technological skills delivering higher pay rises. During your Bachelor of Accounting you will study a number of accounting core units covering foundational knowledge and skills required in the accounting profession.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
LACCD1
Study Mode
Online

About this course

There is an increasing demand for accounting graduates with digital skills, with technological skills delivering higher pay rises. During your Bachelor of Accounting you will study a number of accounting core units covering foundational knowledge and skills required in the accounting profession. There are a number of elective units available where students can focus on an area of interest. The accounting capstone unit in your final semester will bring together the concepts and theory you have studied across your degree in a focus on ethics and professional applications that will prepare you well for the next steps in your working life.

The Diploma of Digital Enterprise is a flexible qualification that builds critical skills and knowledge in the business and information technology spheres. It equips you with a unique and powerful combination of skills, giving you a professional advantage in today's competitive business world.




Entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
  • Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
  • Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
    • Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
    • Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
    • Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal
  • Current School Leaver Pathways:
    • Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
    • School recommendation program

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Bachelor of Accounting /Diploma of Digital Enterprise is a three-year full-time or six year part-time equivalent dual qualification. This dual degree consists of twenty core units and four specialist electives. COM105 Business Communications, IAS201 Cultural Capabilities and MAN105 Introduction to Management are three core units common to both qualifications. Therefore, Bachelor of Accounting students must complete five more units in the Diploma of Digital Enterprise and can award two qualifications.

Career pathways

Completing a Bachelor of Accounting/Diploma of Digital Enterprise dual qualification can lead to a wide range of career opportunities in small, medium and large organisations. An accountant with knowledge of the digital enterprise will obtain the specialised skills in software and business concepts.


As a dual qualification graduate, you may become a financial accountant, management accountant, financial auditor, tax auditor/preparer, business financial analyst, or work in a large multinational company or 'Big Four' accounting firm. Or, you could run your own businesses, work in a small local accounting firm, or work in other areas of business management. There can be other career opportunities due to the combination of knowledge of accounting and digital enterprise putting you in a unique advantage which a single qualification otherwise cannot offer.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Charles Darwin University (CDU).
70.5%
Overall satisfaction
75.6%
Skill scale
55.6%
Teaching scale
74.4%
Employed full-time