www.rmit.edu.vnBACHELOR OF BUSINESSAccountancyEmpowerDecisions2014Program BrochureNguyen Phuong Hoa Bachelor of Business(Accountancy)BACHELOR OF BUSINESS AccountancyRMIT CODE BD 254DURATION 3 Years MODE Full timeLOCATION Ho Chi Minh City | HanoiContents4 Overview6 Careers and your future8 What you will study 18 Entry requirements | Mark your calendar19 How to applyEmpowerDecisionsThe world of professional accounting is a dynamic and growing feld. Accounting is more than just numbers it is quickly becoming the languageof business. Accountants analyse and communicate crucial fnancial information to both company personnel and stakeholders, and are key employees in nearly every company. Using extensive knowledge of both business and fnance, accountants provide the information that determines a companys decisions and strategy. With the ability to evaluate complex fnancial and operational information, accountants are uniquely capable of becoming business leadersin a quickly globalising economy.As Vietnam emerges as a major player in international business, the demand for professionals who are able to interpret and communicate fnancial information rises. RMIT Vietnams Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) program is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and confdence to succeed in the feld of accounting. The program covers the disciplines of accounting including: fnancial and management accounting; fnancial management; taxation; auditing; and Overviewcommercial law. You will also have the opportunity to develop your expertise and specialisation in other business disciplines, including marketing, economics and fnance, management, or entrepreneurship.The Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) program preparesyou with skills involving analysis, project management and problem solving. The program further prepares you for work with a strong foundation of business knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively in an international environment. As an Accountancy graduate, you will have the skills and technical competencyto succeed in Vietnam and abroad.I am logical and detail oriented, and I enjoy working with numbers I am interested in how businesses use fnancial information to expand and develop in aglobalised economy I want to apply my interest in fnance and business to building a companys successGraduates from RMIT Vietnams Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) possess the skills that are sought after by companies worldwide, and employment opportunities are available in every sector. Whether you pursue positions within international public accounting companies, banking and fnancial institutions, government agencies, educational organisations or manufacturing companies, your skills will be in high demand both locally and internationally. You can establish your career in one of the many dynamic felds of accountancy including: 1. Gain specialised skills that are key to your role asan accountant2. Learn about the many types of accounting and identify your area of specialisation through a wide range of courses3. Develop the knowledge and skills you need to work in leading multinational and localcompanies in Vietnam4. Become a highly sought after professional withjob opportunities around the world5. Qualify for membership of professional bodies including CPA Australia and ACCAGOOD REASONSto take this programAuditing Budget planningCost accounting Corporate restructuring Financial accounting Financial planning Government fnancial management Insolvency management accountingManagement consulting Stockbroking and funds management Tax accountingTreasuryWhat You Will StudyYear 1Management Accounting and Business Cost Analysis and Applications FinancialAccountability & ReportingFinancial Accounting & AnalysisGeneral ElectiveGeneral ElectiveProgram ElectiveProgram Elective2 3Accounting in Organisations and Society Introduction to Management Business Computing 1Business Statistics 1 Marketing Principles Prices and Markets Macroeconomics 1 Commercial LawAccounting, Behaviour and Organisations Performance Analysis and Simulations FinancialAccounting Theory Program ElectiveProgram ElectiveGeneral ElectiveCompany Law General ElectiveEach program at RMIT Vietnam comprises courses that are designed to promote one of four learning principles: establish, develop, extend or apply. These principles guide your academic development and your preparation for positions within your chosen feld.By frst undertaking courses that build foundational understanding in your chosen feld, you will then have the opportunity to select either elective courses or an established minor to further extend your skills in a specifc specialisation. Finally, you will be able to consolidate your learning and gain work experience within professional internships guided by business experts. Each program is designed to provide you with both the essential knowledge for your future career and the academic fexibility to pursue your unique interests. RMIT Vietnams programs combine academic rigor with practical, hands-on experience that will prepare you with the unique skills and knowledge for the most demanding professional roles.Commercial LawThis course establishes your basic understanding of commercial law, and the concepts and principles relevant to business and the accounting professions. It provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue further and more specifc studies in the discipline of law as it relates to the world of commerce.Business Statistics 1 This course establishes your understanding of a range of statistical techniques used by managers to formulate business decisions. Areas you will study include statistical techniques and analysis and interpretation using Microsoft Excel. Examples are drawn from Accounting (Auditing), Economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Logistics and Transport and Marketing areas of business. Marketing Principles Marketing Principles provides an overview of the marketing process and how it works within the Vietnamese and Asian business context. It includes the practical tools used by marketers to implement marketing strategies and campaigns. Areas explored are the theory and practice of marketing, and the importance of marketing philosophy to future business viability.Prices and Markets This course establishes your understanding of microeconomic theory and its applications. You learn how individual consumers and frms behave, how markets function and how prices are determined. Topics studied are key microeconomic concepts and analysis, economic problems and interactions with policy makers, contemporary economic and public policy.Business Computing 1 This course establishes your skills in problem solving for business through the application of computer technologies. You will also learn how to effectively integrate Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) into business operations. Areas considered are data bases, web and spreadsheet technologies, business reports and presentations. Macroeconomics 1 This course establishes your understanding of the workings ofthe domestic economy and itseffects on the business environment. You will learn how to analyse domestic, regional and global macroeconomic events and how current economic developments impact on organisations and on you as a participant in the economy. Business Core CoursesAccounting in Organisations and Society This course introduces you to the roleof accounting information in business and in society. You will learn the basic principles underlying the productionof fnancial information and its use indecision making by managers,shareholders, lenders and investment analysts. The course depictsaccounting as the language ofbusiness communication andestablishes its relevance to studentsof all business disciplines. Topicsstudied are accounting techniques,the preparation and interpretationof fnancial statements, the relationship between fnancial accountinginformation, decision making and control. Introduction to Management This course provides you with an engaging and accessible introduction to the fundamental principles of management. The course introduces you to key arguments and debates from a range of felds that inform the study of business. The course builds your awareness of the complex issues that shape contemporary business and management practice and to consider future directions.Course DetailsAs Vietnam emerges as a major player in international business, the demand for professionals who are able to interpret and communicate fnancial information rises. RMIT Vietnams Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) program is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and confdence to succeed in the feld of accounting. The program covers the disciplines of accounting including: fnancial and management accounting; fnancial management; taxation; auditing; and commercial law. Management Accounting and Business This course develops your understanding of the role of the management accountant and management accounting information. This course introduces methods used to cost, predict and/or analyse information related to the resources needed by business. You will understand the function and role of management in the contemporary business environment, perform appropriate calculations to logically support your recommendations for business problems, and prepare a range of reports for management and other internal stakeholders to facilitate planning, control and decision making. Financial Accounting & Analysis This course develops your understanding of how the double entry accounting system works and the basic principles of fnancial accounting. You will develop the skills needed to identify, understand, and apply basic fnancial accounting principles to record business transactions using manual and computerised accounting systems. You will learn how to prepare various accounting reports and develop your ability to analyse, reason logically, understand and interpret basic fnancial accounting concepts. Cost Analysis and Applications This course develops your understanding of the concepts and skills in management accounting and business. This course also develops your skill to analyse a number of business decisions and problems. You will identify cost information requirements using a number of management accounting techniques and procedures. Then, you will apply this cost information to real world decisions and problems. Financial Accountability & Reporting This course develops your understanding of how to construct and interpret publicly available information, including a companys annual report, for decision making purposes. By reviewing the regulations including key accounting standards, you will also develop the ability to understand this publicly available fnancial information. Accountancy Core CoursesAccounting, Behaviour and Organisations This course provides you with an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the management accounting tools and techniques. You will focus on the issues related to designing management accounting systems that support strategy and organisational structure. Particular emphasis is given to the role of performance-based measures and rewards within contemporary management accounting systems, and the behaviours these factors may encourage. Company Law This course will enable you to develop a basic understanding of the legal principles related to and the regulations for registered companies. You will develop the ability to understand and interpret relevant legal principles of company law and how to apply these principles to hypothetical legal situations, to critically analyse legal problems, conduct effective legal research and how to write in a precise manner using appropriate legal terminology. Performance Analysisand Simulations This course provides you with the experience of being in a team that manages and operates a company. With your team, you will be responsible for the strategic planning and the operational decision making of your company in a simulated marketplace. This course builds on Electives Or MinorsThe Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) gives you the option to undertake either four (4) general electives or a minor. Both options enable you to tailor your education to ft your personal interests, your career goals, or your desire to gain professional accreditation. Within the Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) program, you may choose from two options: Four (4) general electives from any other program offered at RMIT VietnamA business minor comprising four (4) established courses within a business discipline. Business minors are offered for the following: Business Information Systems Economics & Finance Economics Entrepreneurship International Business Management MarketingBy selecting four (4) general electives, you can freely explore other disciplines and select courses independently. However, if youwish to extend your expertise in a specifc business area, you can undertake a minor comprising four (4) courses that are pre-selectedfor a specifc specialisation.knowledge and skills covered in your studies to date, and your team will be expected to use a range of business performance evaluation techniques, accounting reports and customer survey data in its decision making. Financial Accounting Theory This course develops your ability to examine various theories to help you understand the role of fnancial accounting in decision making. It assists you by explaining why and how entities make decisions concerning disclosure of fnancial information in the absence of complete regulation. This course helps you apply accounting theories to a contemporary workplace situation. It helps you understand the growth of accounting around the world and how cultural and other local factors impact the development of accounting and Accounting Standards. A range of accounting theories are examined and applied to contemporary fnancial accounting issues, including: the historical cost model, alternative accounting models, conceptual framework projects, debt contracts, executive remuneration, and sustainability reporting. Having a strong foundation of consulting business situation through organizing and analysing data, I chose the Accountancy faculty at RMIT Vietnam to develop my skills and learn more ethical values that an accountant should always keep in mind. This major is truly amazing in widening my expertisewith accounting principles and applications, and thorough understandingof legal system. I appreciate what Ive learnt at RMIT Vietnam and believe this degree will open more career opportunities at Big 4 for me as an accountant, even in life. Lao Minh QuanBachelor of Business (Accountancy)Entry RequirementsMark Your CalendarACADEMIC REQUIREMENTSThere are two ways to meet the academic entry requirements for this program:ENGLISH REQUIREMENTSRMIT Vietnam English*IELTSTOEFL (paper based)TOEFL (internet based)Advanced Plus (Level 7)6.5+ (no band below 6.0)580+ (TWE 4.5+)92+ (no band below 20)All applicants should have one of the following:Articulation from the Diploma of CommerceSuccessful completion of Diploma of Commerce at RMIT Vietnam. Diploma students must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher to guarantee placement.Direct entry into Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) with an average grade of 7.00/10.00, or above.Note: TOEFL and IELTS results are recognised for two years from the test date.RMIT English results are recognised for one year from the test date.*RMIT Vietnam has a number of English language programs: - English for University - English for IELTS13If successful, a Letter of Ofer will be sent to your mailing address5Receive your notifcation email and complete Online EnrolmentStart your program at RMIT Vietnam!2A selection offcer will review your application4Send back the Ofer Response Form andarrange payment of the deposit6Attend Orientation DayHow To Apply7At RMIT Vietnam, there are three semester intakes each year in February, June and October. 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