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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)3554 - Commerce (Co-op)
Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)3554 - Commerce (Co-op)

Specialisation Structure
84 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 84 UOC.

Core Courses

Students must take 30 UOC of the following courses.

ACCT1501
6 UOC
Accounting and Financial Management 1A
ACCT1511
6 UOC
Accounting and Financial Management 1B
ACCT2522
6 UOC
Management Accounting 1
ACCT2542
6 UOC
Corporate Financial Reporting and Analysis
ACCT3563
6 UOC
Issues in Financial Reporting and Analysis

Industry Placement

Students must take 36 UOC of the following courses.

ACCT2101
12 UOC
Industry Placement 1
ACCT3202
6 UOC
Industry Placement 2
ACCT3303
6 UOC
Industry Placement 3

Prescribed Electives

Students must take at least 18 UOC of the following courses.

ACCT3583
6 UOC
Management Accounting 2
ACCT3585
6 UOC
E-Business: Strategy and Processes
ACCT3601
6 UOC
Global Financial Reporting and Analysis
ACCT3610
6 UOC
Business Analysis and Valuation
ACCT3708
6 UOC
Auditing and Assurance Services
FINS3626
6 UOC
International Corporate Governance
TABL2741
6 UOC
Business Entities

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You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Additional Information

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entry to this stream of study is at first year only, through the scholarship selection procedures administered by the Co-op Program Office.
For baseline requirements to the UNSW Co-op program visit the frequently asked questions page.

How to Apply

Visit the UNSW Co-op website for a brochure and application form.

 

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

CPA Australia

Associate membership of CPA Australia may be obtained with a UNSW undergraduate degree that incorporates a major in Accounting and completion of the other accredited courses to satisfy its core knowledge requirements. A list of the required courses can be accessed through www.cpaaustralia.com.au or the Professional Recognition of Programs for Undergraduate Students in the Online Handbook.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
Graduates who have completed the required accredited courses in a UNSW undergraduate degree are eligible to enter the Chartered Accountants Program leading to membership. A list of the required courses can be accessed through www.charteredaccountants.com.au or the Professional Recognition of Programs for Undergraduate Students in the Online Handbook.

Institute of Public Accountants (formerly the National Institute of Accountants)
The Institute of Public Accountants has approved UNSW for the purpose of its membership qualifications. Further information is available from Professional Recognition of Programs for Undergraduate Students in the Online Handbook.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information about the Co-op Program and Co-op Scholarships, refer to the Co-op program office
UNSW Co-op Program Office
email:cooprog@unsw.edu.au
tel: + 61 2 9385 5116
fax: + 61 2 9313 6774
location: Room 1096 Rupert Myers Building (South Wing) (Enter Gate 14 Barker Street)

 

Mailing Address:
UNSW Co-op Program
UNSW Sydney
NSW 2052

Contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
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