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Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Accounting / Bachelor of Laws
Macquarie University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00002J
In this program students study techniques and elements of finance, management, microeconomics, marketing, auditing and statistics. They also examine the role of law in society and in particular commercial, property and corporate law. Accounting is the collection, measurement and communication of economic information which is used for planning, reporting and decision making. With both a legal and commercial understanding of business and trade, students will be evidence-driven, work-ready business professionals, highly eligible for employment in all areas of commerce, industry and government.
Structure
- 126 credit points
- minimum 87 credit points at 200 level or above
- minimum 42 credit points designated as commerce
- minimum 72 credit points with a LAW prefix
Subjects
- Finance
- Professional accounting
- Law
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics (or equivalent)
- Recommended studies: HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (or equivalent) If students don't have this knowledge they can study a first-year mathematics unit to acquire it.
Recognition
The Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Accounting is recognised as satisfying tertiary educational requirements for entry the CPA program, the ICAA's CA program and the NIA's PNA program. The Bachelor of Laws provides the appropriate qualification for admission to practice as a lawyer throughout Australia (note: the profession requires all law graduates to complete a period of practical legal training including further study and supervised experience in a legal practice, before being admitted to practice as a barrister or solicitor).
Study pathways
Completing students may be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Laws with Honours. For further details refer to law.mq.edu.au/current_students/llb_students.
Further information
This degree is suitable for students wishing to explore different areas of interest including developing a greater understanding of the law and how it operates as well as developing necessary accounting skills. Graduates of the BCom- Professional Accounting LLB degrees will be entitled to admission for professional practice in New South Wales, subject to the requirements of professional training. The program will contain all subjects required by the authorities concerned with professional practice and necessary for admission to the College of Law.
