Become a financial expert and learn to solve global business issues. We offer accounting & finance courses at short course, TAFE, degree or postgraduate level.
The Bachelor of Business has a common first year, followed by an offering of 11 diverse majors – including Accounting, Banking & Finance, and Financial Risk Management. You can tailor your studies further by choosing a second business major or double degree – using your business degree to complement studies in law, psychology or sport management. Our accounting degree courses are nationally recognised by CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand. Our courses are designed to provide the skills to work in a range of accounting or finance roles.
Bachelor degrees (undergraduate)
Get ahead in the fast-paced world of business with a Bachelor of Business degree from Victoria University. Focus your studies in one of our specialisations and learn fundamental skills you can apply in any sector. Gain valuable industry experience through work placements.
Postgraduate
Study a globally-recognised accounting degree with the Master of Business (Accounting).
TAFE certificates & diplomas
This course will prepare you for accounting jobs in the financial services industry and others requiring accounting support.
This course will provide you with the training and knowledge necessary for a range of accounting career pathways.
Gain the practical skills you need for a successful office career with the Diploma of Business Administration.
Build connections in the financial services industry and develop a broad range of payroll skills with the Diploma of Payroll Services at VU Polytechnic.
Higher Education diplomas
Short courses
The FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set will help you develop a range of accounting and bookkeeping skills in payroll, BAS, accounts payable and receivable, accounting data entry and reporting, and data computerised accounting.
Learn how to carry out business activity statement tasks and establish a payroll system with the BAS Agent Registration Skill Set.
This skill set describes the skills and knowledge required to meet the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) educational eligibility requirements for a course in Australian taxation law.
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Studying accounting & finance at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 2% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
Careers
Our business course with majors in accounting and finance can lead to a variety of careers in accounting, management or business analysis.
Accounting major: Be confident to make business decisions for companies in Australia and overseas. You may become accredited by CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants CA ANZ as an accountant, business analyst, auditor or financial adviser.
Financial Risk Management major: Use your business skills to solve the complex challenges faced by businesses in the fast-paced financial sector. Roles could include financial planning, banking, stockbroking, superannuation, insurance, investment, risk or funds management.
Banking & Finance major: Become an expert in the intricate workings of financial markets and investment management. Roles could include banking, funds management, financial planning, stockbroking, superannuation, insurance, investment and risk management.
Our TAFE courses can lead to careers in payroll and bookkeeping.
Colleges & schools
Our accounting and finance courses are delivered by various colleges and schools across different VU campuses.