Accounting and finance
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Deakin’s internationally recognised accounting and finance courses give you specialist skills to enhance your qualifications and take the next step in your career.
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Study at the #15 uni in the world for business administration
Gain invaluable industry experience that prepares you for a future in accounting and finance. Explore how money moves through markets and organisations from industry experts in business.
Disciplines within accounting and finance
Take the next step to a brighter future
Explore our accounting and finance courses and find out more about life at Deakin. Download the study guide to get more inspiration for your future career in a major growth sector.
Gain a career edge with industry experience
Commerce graduate Kai shares how work-integrated learning experiences helped him stand out in the job market and secure a dream graduate role.
Choose an accounting or finance degree that will get you work ready
Equipped with professional recognition and hands-on work experience, our accounting and finance graduates have embarked on a wide variety of careers. Study at Deakin and be rewarded with new skills that will give you an edge in the job market.
Accounting at Deakin
Join a booming profession with pathways to management and leadership. You’ll learn to assess the financial position of individuals and organisations, advise on business decisions and manage complex reporting. Upon graduation you can become eligible for recognition with Australian and international professional bodies.
Finance at Deakin
Finance is undergoing a digital revolution that’s creating new products, services and opportunities. Understand markets, assets, investments and the impact of technology. Unlock your ability to make key financial management decisions and build a career that’s ready for the future.
Top professional roles in accounting and finance
Finance and insurance services roles are projected to increase by 6.3% or 33,220 new jobs by 2026 according to Australian Government employment projections. Get ahead with Deakin – we’ll help you build your network within the community and industry. Key growth areas include:
- 17,900 new jobs for accountants
- 13,000 new jobs for financial brokers and dealers, and investment advisers
- 8500 new jobs for finance managers
- 7700 new jobs for auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers.
Professional recognition
We'll prepare you to become professionally recognised. After graduation you can apply for these key professional programs (depending on course and units taken):
Accounting
- CA Program, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
- Associate membership for the CPA Program, CPA Australia
- IPA Program, Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) (exemptions may apply)
- Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA).
Finance
- CFA program, CFA Institute.
Graduate with an employment advantage
Deakin Business School holds both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations, meaning we are globally recognised and internationally benchmarked. As one of the top 3 business schools in Victoria, a Deakin qualification in accounting and finance will distinguish you from your peers.
Top 150 worldwide for accounting and finance
Industry experts shape every Deakin course
Top 3 business school in Victoria
#207 university worldwide
#1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
#1 Victorian uni for course satisfaction
The lecturers made the unit material pertinent by relating their personal and professional experiences to the teachings. Finance is a very dynamic field, and the lecturers and teachings of the course demonstrated the latest developments.
Master of International Finance, Senior Associate, Global Capital Markets, Commonwealth Bank
World-class teaching experiences
With roles available in a range of industries, Deakin's real-world focus will give you the edge for a successful career in finance or accounting.
High-tech facilities
Our teaching spaces include the cutting-edge Deakin Trading Room. Get hands-on trading experience with a model of an interbank trading floor and gain real-world insights into the foreign-exchange market.
Learn in the real world
Get your career off to the best start through work-integrated learning – you’ll develop professional networks and gain hands-on skills and expertise while earning credit towards your degree at the same time.
Industry connections
Our close ties with industry, government departments, professional associations and other educational providers mean that you get courses matched to current industry best practice.
International experience
Connect with the world through study tours, short-term partner programs and international internships. Join an international study tour or take a short-term program at a business school in Europe, the UK, North or South America.
What is it like to study business at Deakin?
Follow our first-year students Bre Ellesley (Bachelor of Commerce) and Elmen Tan (Bachelor of Business) as they share what a typical day as a business student looks like at Deakin.
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Contact us
Got a question about our accounting or finance courses? Our course advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career.
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