Bachelor of Financial Administration
Why study the Bachelor of Financial Administration at UNE?
The Bachelor of Financial Administration is an Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, CPA Australia and National Institute of Accountants Accredited Undergraduate Course. The degree covers introductory as well as advanced units in financial and management accounting, finance, auditing, company and taxation law, information systems, economics and business statistics.
The Bachelor of Financial Administration will provide the opportunity for an exciting career which offers challenge, variety and job satisfaction; an opportunity to travel and work overseas and the opportunity to diversify your career into various sectors of the business community.
Career Opportunities
Examples include positions in accounting, financial administration in corporate organisations, auditing, stockbroking, investment advising, small and medium enterprise management and careers in government departments such as trade and industry.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-time6 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
142009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
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| Official Abbreviation | BFinAdmin | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2008 UAI | 70 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 OP | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | There are three major professional accounting bodies in Australia: CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the National Institute of Accountants (NIA). In order to satisfy the educational requirements for admission to the major professional accounting bodies, it is necessary to complete the following units additional to the compulsory units for the degree: Advanced Financial Accounting, Auditing, Principles of Corporation Law, Principles of Taxation Law. Summer Semester provides an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. A selection of units are offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation. |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here
All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English plus Mathematics. For some units in the economics, finance and quantitative areas it is recommended that students have previously studied mathematics. |
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| Double Degree Opportunities | Students may enrol in the Bachelor of Financial Administration/Bachelor of Laws program resulting in a student being qualified for accreditation as a lawyer as well as an accountant. This program normally takes full-time students five years to complete. The Bachelor of Financial Administration may be taken with the Bachelor of Laws degree from the outset or students may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Financial Administration /Bachelor of Laws program upon demonstrating satisfactory progress in their BFinAdmin course work. |
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| Advanced Standing | Students may apply for advanced standing towards the degree on the basis on previous tertiary study. Please note that the professional accounting bodies will not accept advanced standing granted for non-university courses that are incomplete, and TAFE Certificate and Diploma courses that are not post-year 12 and are not equivalent to at least one year of full time study. |
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| Fast Track | Summer Semester is available for selected units (Commonwealth Supported Places available) |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
spectrum orange (BCC 57) |
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| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 144 credit points of which no more than 60 credit points shall be at 100-level; with at least 36 credit points at 300-level of which 24 credit points shall comprise units with an AFM prefix; and no more than 36 credit points from outside the Faculty of the Professions.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:Course Structure |
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| Core Units | 78 cps |
| Elective Units | 66 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
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Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Commerce on completion of 48 credit points.