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)
Bachelor of Accounting
Duration
3 years
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Gain sought-after skills with practical accounting expertise and CPA accreditation, by studying the Bachelor of Accounting at Victoria University.
Bachelor of Business
Duration
3 years
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Park, VU Brisbane, VU Sydney
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Graduate business-ready with hands-on industry experience and cutting-edge digital skills by studying a Bachelor of Business degree at Victoria University.
Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Business
Specialise in your area of interest, and take the next step in your professional career, with a Graduate Diploma in Business from Victoria University – enquire now.
Duration
1 year
Campus
City Campus, VU Sydney
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Graduate Certificate in Economics for Business
Victoria University Online's Graduate Certificate in Economics for Business offers you the key skills required of today's emerging business leaders. You can also proceed into our industry-recognised MBA (Economics for Business) course.
Duration
8 months
Campus
Victoria University Online
Delivery mode
VU Online
Graduate Certificate in Finance
Gain expertise in global financial markets and enhance your qualifications for the competitive business world, with a Graduate Certificate in Finance from VU.
Duration
8 months
Campus
Victoria University Online
Delivery mode
VU Online
Master of Finance
Develop high-level financial management skills and advance your career in the private or public sector with the Master of Finance from Victoria University – enquire now.
Duration
2 years
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning
Duration
8 months
Campus
Victoria University Online
Delivery mode
VU Online
Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
Duration
16 months
Campus
Victoria University Online
Delivery mode
VU Online
Master of Financial Planning
Duration
2 years
Campus
Victoria University Online
Delivery mode
VU Online
Master of Professional Accounting
Develop strong accounting knowledge to advance your career, with the Master of Professional Accounting at Victoria University.
Duration
2 years
Campus
City Campus, VU Sydney
Delivery mode
Hybrid
TAFE certificates & diplomas
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping FNS40217
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Nicholson, Werribee
Gain the specialised skills to enter the financial services industry with a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping FNS40217 at VU Polytechnic.
Diploma of Accounting FNS50222
Boost your job prospects by gaining skills to provide professional financial services with a Diploma of Accounting at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Diploma of Payroll Services FNS50422
Develop a broad range of payroll skills to enter the financial services industry, with the Diploma of Payroll Services at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Higher Education diplomas
Diploma of Business (Enterprise)
Gain a broad introduction to the industry and develop a range of skills relevant to working in the business sector.
Duration
1 year
Campus
City Campus, India Online, VU Brisbane, VU Sydney
Delivery mode
In person, Online Self-Paced
Short courses
Accounting Principles Skill Set FNSSS00014
Duration
20 weeks
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Nicholson, Werribee
Delivery mode
Face to Face with eLearning
The Accounting Principles Skill Set FNSSS00014 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.
BAS Agent Registration Skill Set FNSSS00004
Duration
10 weeks
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Nicholson, Werribee
Delivery mode
Face to Face with eLearning
Learn how to carry out business activity statement tasks and establish a payroll system with the BAS Agent Registration Skill Set FNSSS00004.
SAP Finance - Financial Accounting JVAJ
Gain in-demand skills in financial accounting using SAP software, studying the SAP Finance - Financial Accounting certification course at Victoria University.
Duration
25 day
Campus
City Campus, Online Real Time
Delivery mode
In person
Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set (Tax documentation) FNSSS00008
Duration
20 weeks
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Delivery mode
Face to Face with eLearning
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 3% 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.
