Professional accreditation
The Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) works hard to ensure the quality and professional standing of its courses, academics and research is of the highest international standard.
We are recognised through our rankings, the standing of our courses and our membership of peak industry bodies. This recognition benefits our students and graduates through advanced standing, exemptions and other entitlements that these peak bodies grant to our cohort.
In 2011 the FBE earned the accreditation of the Association to Advance Collegiate Business Schools International (AACSB) for both business and accounting. Read the media release.
Accreditation within our degrees
The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is recognised by many professional associations.
Accounting
BCom graduates with a major in accounting are eligible for membership to CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the National Institute of Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
Actuarial studies
Graduates with a major in actuarial studies can become members of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, and can even become affiliate members while they are still studying.
Finance
Finance majors benefit through the University’s partnership with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). This partnership signals to potential employers that our curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and prepares students to sit for the CFA exams. Student members are entitled to apply for scholarships and are given access CFA Institute curriculums, journals and webcasts.
The Finance and Treasury Association gives recognition to finance subjects in the Bachelor of Commerce as part of their membership and accreditation requirements.
The Graduate school of Business and Economics (GSBE)
Degrees within the GSBE that are professionally accredited or recognised* include:
- the Master of Actuarial Science enables high level graduates to receive exemptions from part 1 of the professional requirements of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK).
- the Master of Finance is recognised through a CFA partnership with the University. The course covers 70% of all three levels of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge™ (CBOK) topics; the CFA Institute ethical and professional standards; and other CFA Program Partner requirements.
- the Master of Management (Accounting), is accredited by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
- the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting is accredited with the Institute of Chartered Accountants and may also enable admission to the CPA. For both professional bodies, admission will depend upon the undergraduate and graduate subjects a student completes.
* Recognition may be in the form of exemptions to specific sections of the exams that qualify applicants for professional membership.
Student opportunities
The GSBE also offers professional membership to students to help them keep up to date with industry trends and to network with industry professionals. These memberships include:
