Professional Recognition:
As a Bachelor of Business graduate with a major in: The Accounting or Accounting and Finance majors: You may be eligible to apply for membership of CPA Australia (CPAA), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). The Finance major: is recognised under the CFA Institute Affiliated University. The course covers at least 70% of Level 1 of the CFA program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice. This recognition signals to students, employers and the marketplace that Swinburne's curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well suited to preparing you for employment in the finance and investment industry, and for sitting the CFA examination. Students of the Finance major may be eligible for CFA Program Student Scholarships. The Human Resource Management: is accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). Accreditation is reviewed every three years by the AHRI National Accreditation Committee. Students applying for this course can be assured that the quality of core units map onto the AHRI Model of Excellence for HR Practitioners and Academics, a recognised benchmark of HR best practice and standards.
Career Opportunities:
There are countless career opportunities with the Arts/Business double degree combination. You’ll graduate equipped with a strong set of practical and transferable skills relevant to a broad range of industry sectors and career outcomes. This double degree combination can strengthen career outcomes in areas such as business communication, engagement, international business, government relations, public affairs, and helping businesses develop strategies and action around issues such as ethical behaviour and products, diversity and climate change. Depending on your selected areas of study, you may choose to find employment in advocacy, accountancy, advertising, anti-corruption, banking, business administration, business information systems, business analysis, consumer protection, community development, corrections, cultural services, data analytics, the entertainment industry, entrepreneurship, finance, financial planning, government, human rights, human resources, investment, media and communication, NGO/aid work, marketing, , public affairs, risk management, sporting organisations, supply chain and logistics, unions, writing, and youth work. Your career may commence with a graduate program or begin with roles such as: administrator, advocate, executive, consultant, content creator, officer, executive officer, coordinator, analyst, assessor, advisor, correspondent, writer, or researcher. Alternatively, you may continue onto postgraduate study such as teaching, business, research, media and communication, or writing.