Outline
Outline
Good at solving problems?
Gain insight into legal matters associated with the accounting profession. Discover the processes by which law is created, changed and applied to business and government. In this double major you’ll consider the impact of the law on various accounting scenarios, and gain skills and understanding in accounting, auditing and taxation. You’ll obtain significant knowledge of torts, property, trusts and trade practices which will prepare you for a specialised accounting career.
During your first year of the Bachelor of Commerce you’ll complete common core units which will provide an introduction to the various aspects of business. You do not need to make a final decision on a single or combined major until your second semester.
Through Industry Connect students are given opportunities to experience the real business world. As a Curtin Business School student you will have opportunities to connect with successful business and community leaders, helping you gain a competitive edge, with the potential to enhance your professional prospects.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia has partnered with Curtin Business School (CBS) to offer internships to students who have completed 200 credits or more of their business degree, these internships are for course credit and provide real-world exposure to our students.
These business internships will not only give students credit towards their degree, they will receive the industry experience and practical skills needed to achieve great things after graduation and give employers the opportunity to support and lend their expertise to the students, encouraging the future workforce, whilst being assisted to meet their business goals.
Industry engagement and internship opportunities
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
How to apply
This double major sits within the Bachelor of Commerce degree. To apply for this double major, you will apply for the Bachelor of Commerce. In step 3 of the application process, you will be asked to confirm the major you wish to study.
Applying as an undergraduate student is easy. For information tailored to your situation, visit our easy to follow instructions to get your application started.
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How this course will make you industry ready
You’ll use extensive case study material to engage with real life business law environments so you’ll be ready to use what you have learnt when you graduate.
Our partnerships with major organisations such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, KPMG, RSM Bird Cameron and Rio Tinto, give you the experience of an accounting degree from a real-world perspective. Through our networks you may even land a job before you graduate.
What jobs can the Accounting and Business Law Double Major (BCom) lead to?
- Settlement Clerk
- Tax Agent/Consultant
- Auditor
- Business Analyst
- Tax Advisor
- Treasurer
- Compliance Officer
- Contract Manager
- Legal Administrator
- Company Secretary
- Accountant (General)
- Law Clerk