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ACCOUNTING
kbs.edu.au
AUSTRALIA
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INFORMATION PACK
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PERTH
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+ ONLINE 2021
ALSO
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YOUR FUTURE
ACCOUNTING
CAREER
Accounting and finance professionals provide the very
foundation which a business is built upon. They bring the
commercial know-how, analytical thinking and leadership
qualities that add great value to any organisation. RECESSION-PROOF
INDUSTRY
(afr.com.au, 2020)
WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY ACCOUNTING?
HIGHLY REGARDED
Accounting remains as one of the most highly regarded careers in the business world.
People enjoy accounting careers as they bring opportunities for career progression,
35%
stability, and not to mention – very high salaries!
MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES
Accountants are found across all industries, including fashion, real estate, construction,
technology, government organisations, charities, as well as working for major clients in OF EMPLOYERS WITHIN
The Big Four (KPMG, PwC, Deloitte and Ernst & Young) or public practice firms. THE INDUSTRY WERE
HIRING THROUGHOUT
HIGH DEMAND
THE PANDEMIC
The best part? Even during economic slumps, demand for accountants in Australia
(Hays Job Report, 2020)
and around the world remains high for the extensive specialist skills they can bring
to a company.
Arsalan Ali built his confidence and his
network while completing a Master of
Accounting at Kaplan Business School and
has worked for one of Australia’s largest
corporations.
SCAN THE
QR CODE ‘Since graduating, I’ve worked for Woolworths
TO READ Limited and am currently employed by
ARSALAN’S Broadspectrum. I feel confident now as a
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professional and ready to take on any challenges.
Study plays a vital role in developing a strong
foundation of skills but I also really valued the
opportunities KBS offered to network and learn
from industry professionals.’
ARSALAN ALI / PAKISTANI
MASTER OF ACCOUNTING
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INDUSTRY ACCREDITATION
Industry accreditation is the assessment carried out by
professional accounting bodies to certify higher education
accounting programs.
To provide the highest level of education and to stay
abreast of any industry changes, a range of accounting
courses offered by Kaplan Business School are accredited
by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
(ACCA), Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPA
Australia) and Chartered Accountants Australia & New
Zealand (CA ANZ).
Upon successful completion of these accredited courses,
students are eligible for admission into the professional
programs offered by ACCA, CPA Australia and CA ANZ. This
provides further study and practical experience necessary
for students to become professional accountants.
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UNDERGRADUATE
ACCOUNTING
OUR
ACCOUNTING
COURSES
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
SEE PAGE 7
(ACCOUNTING)
COURSE CRICOS CODE 085958J / TEQSA ACCREDITED / AQF LEVEL 7
The Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
will provide you with key business
TYPICAL DURATION This course is ideal if you want to
pursue a career in finance, banking,
principles and the relevant practical skills 3 years/ 24 subjects/ 9 trimesters
insurance or accounting. Examples
necessary to launch a successful career in An accelerated study option is available of roles you could secure include:
accounting. depending on subject offerings. – corporate accountant
The course is accredited by CPA Australia,
– tax accountant
CA ANZ and ACCA, and offers a direct
pathway to professional certification and STRUCTURE – business analyst
employment. 24 subjects: 19 core + 5 electives – management accountant
– financial officer
CAREER OUTCOMES
This course is accredited by TEQSA
and has industry accreditation from
kbs.edu.au/accounting the following accounting bodies:
‘I feel KBS provides high educational standards.
Their careers services, Careers Central, helped
me find two internships while I was studying my
Bachelor’s degree and I am now working in a
senior Accounting position with one of the firms!’
ADA BATSAKI / GREEK
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
(ACCOUNTING)
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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE POSTGRADUATE
ACCOUNTING
IN ACCOUNTING
COURSE CRICOS CODE 063299K / TEQSA ACCREDITED / AQF LEVEL 8
The Graduate Certificate in Accounting
provides an understanding of the
TYPICAL DURATION CAREER OUTCOMES
framework and fundamental principles Standard study option The course is ideal if you have a
of the accounting profession. The course 8 months/ 4 subjects/ 2 trimesters qualification in a non-accounting
offers an opportunity to develop the discipline and want to gain additional
basic statistical and numerical literacy skills in accounting and finance. The
skills required for data analysis in STRUCTURE skills developed will assist you to gain
economics and business management. 4 core subjects employment in accounting within private
and public organisations nationally and
kbs.edu.au/gca internationally.
MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL
ACCOUNTING
COURSE CRICOS CODE 063297A / TEQSA ACCREDITED / AQF LEVEL 9
The Master of Professional Accounting
is an internationally recognised
TYPICAL DURATION CAREER OUTCOMES
qualification and offers a pathway towards Standard study option As a Master of Professional Accounting
professional accreditation. You will 1 year, 8 months/ 12 subjects/ graduate you can typically expect to find
develop a comprehensive understanding 5 trimesters employment as a business risk manager,
of accounting principles while improving external auditor and assurance
your critical thinking, analytical and An accelerated study option is available specialist, financial analyst, insolvency
corporate governance skills. depending on subject offerings. and reconstruction specialist, internal
The course is accredited by CPA Australia, auditor, management consultant,
taxation specialist or treasurer.
CA ANZ and ACCA, and offers a direct
pathway to professional certification and STRUCTURE
employment. 12 core subjects
This course is accredited by TEQSA
and has industry accreditation from
kbs.edu.au/mpa the following accounting bodies:
INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
MASTER OF ACCOUNTING SEE PAGE 7
COURSE CRICOS CODE 078568D / TEQSA ACCREDITED / AQF LEVEL 9
The Master of Accounting is ideal if you
come from a non-accounting background
TYPICAL DURATION CAREER OUTCOMES
and are seeking membership with a Standard study option Find employment in taxation, costing,
professional accounting body. You will 2 years/ 16 subjects/ 6 trimesters investigative accounting, strategic
develop general management skills management or management
and knowledge related to contemporary An accelerated study option is available consulting. Many company directors
accounting issues and practices. After depending on subject offerings. and managers have graduated with
graduating you will be able to analyse accounting qualifications.
accounting issues effectively and
strategically within a range of theories
STRUCTURE
and frameworks. 16 subjects: 13 core + 3 electives
The course is accredited by CPA Australia,
CA ANZ and ACCA, and offers a direct
pathway to professional certification and
employment. This course is accredited by TEQSA
and has industry accreditation from
kbs.edu.au/macc the following accounting bodies:
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Stand out from the crowd with a Kaplan Business School scholarship! In our genuine
ambition to help individuals reach their educational and career goals, we offer a
number of scholarships to students in Australia and across the globe.
SCHOLARSHIPS
HOW TO
If you have what it takes, we would love you to apply! Our
scholarship winners benefit from reduced tuition fees for their
relevant undergraduate or postgraduate studies, and the
recognition of being a Kaplan Business School scholarship
APPLY
recipient.
OUR AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE:
HIGH ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship nurtures our future business leaders.
Australian and international students who can display a record
Check eligibility requirements and
of outstanding academic merit in business, or a related field of
terms and conditions at
study, can apply. kbs.edu.au/scholarships.
REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
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Global leadership starts with you! We offer a variety of
scholarships to students from various regions, including Complete a scholarship application
Australia, who display a record of outstanding academic merit. form from kbs.edu.au/scholarships.
A 500-word personal statement may
DEAN’S AWARD be required.
This scholarship is awarded every trimester to an existing KBS
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student in recognition of their exceptional academic results
and their proactive leadership of campus activities. Aside from
Attach supporting documentation
the public acknowledgement of their positive contribution to with your submission.
the KBS community, the successful student also receives a
substantial fee reduction for the remainder of their course.
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ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP Sign and date the student
If you have completed a course of at least 4 months in duration declaration.
with a Kaplan education provider, you may be eligible for an
Alumni scholarship.
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Send your completed scholarship
application together with your
course application to
kbs.admissions@kbs.edu.au.
Eligibility criteria for our scholarships can be found at
kbs.edu.au/scholarships. Other scholarships may be
offered from time-to-time.
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An academic internship can help launch your career, drive your professional aspirations
and develop your leadership skills. Our strong industry network connects you with
employers across Australia and provides you with access to a broad range of work
experience opportunities.
Gain real-world experience and confidence
through workplace responsibility.
Improve transferable skills such as communication,
teamwork and time management. ENHANCED EMPLOYABILITY
Relevant work experience is one of
Experience practical application of theory to the first things prospective employers
look for. An academic internship is a
ensure your chosen career path is right for you. highly valuable addition to both your
degree and your professional resume.
Through an academic internship, you
Impress prospective employers while will gain exposure to a professional
enhancing employability. environment and experience the day-to-
day operations of a business.
Start building a network of industry contacts HOW IT WORKS
to accelerate career progression. Our academic internships can be
undertaken as elective subjects if you are
studying any of the following courses:
– Bachelor of Business
ACADEMIC
– Master of Accounting
– Graduate Diploma of Business
Analytics
– Master of Business Analytics
– Master of Business Analytics
INTERNSHIPS
(Extension)
– Graduate Diploma of Business
Administration
– Master of Business Administration
Placements are arranged by Careers
Central and will be determined via a
We pride ourselves on thoroughly preparing you for entry into the workplace. job interview process with both Kaplan
Opting for an academic internship will improve your industry knowledge and provide Business School and the host company.
you with the tools you need to contribute effectively in a professional environment. Alternatively, we can support you to
source your own internship with a
business. Internships are unpaid and the
electives are assessable as part of your
degree. To be eligible, your grade point
1 IN 3
average as a minimum must be a Pass.
STRUCTURE
STUDENTS WERE OFFERED ONGOING The academic internship is structured
so that 30% of your final mark will be
EMPLOYMENT WITH THEIR HOST EMPLOYER.* determined by a rating assigned to you
by your host employer. Every internship
*Based on students placed in academic internships during Trimester 1, 2021.
also includes an academic component.
There are several assignments that are
set for you throughout the trimester,
such as a learning contract and
reflective journal, which also serve as
great opportunities to consolidate your
kbs.edu.au/internship learning in the workplace.
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THE KBS
ADVANTAGE
HIGH-QUALITY ENGAGING, EXPERIENCED ATTENTIVE AND
EDUCATION AND SUPPORTIVE TEACHERS NURTURING SUPPORT
Students rate the overall quality of Students rate the quality of our Students rate our student support higher
our education higher than every postgraduate teachers higher than every than every public university in Australia.
public university in Australia. public university in Australia. QILT 2020 Student Experience Survey National Report,
QILT 2020 Student Experience Survey National Report, published March 2021.
QILT 2020 Student Experience Survey
National Report, published March 2021. published March 2021.
GLOBALLY-RECOGNISED WORLD-LEADING CAREER LIFETIME OF LEARNING
PROVIDER SUPPORT GUARANTEE
Our alumni enjoy free lifetime access to
Our MBA is globally acknowledged Globally recognised for our world-
all the live online classes of the course
for its innovative and future-focused leading career services and support.
from which they graduated as well as
content delivery. Employability international impact award finalist,
lifelong career coaching.
Progressive education delivery award finalist, 2020 PIEoneer Awards.
2020 PIEoneer Awards. Progressive education delivery award finalist,
2021 PIEoneer Awards.
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KAPLAN GLOBAL NETWORK
KAPLAN HAS RELATIONSHIPS OVER
1,000
AND PARTNERSHIPS
WITH OVER
2,600
CORPORATIONS AND
PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOL
DISTRICTS, COLLEGES, AND
UNIVERSITIES
BUSINESSES
ONE MILLION KAPLAN HAS
STUDENTS ARE HELPED
BY KAPLAN TO ACHIEVE
THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND
400
LOCATIONS IN
30
CAREER GOALS EACH YEAR
COUNTRIES
WVV
KAPLAN BUSINESS SCHOOL
2,735 AVERAGE
OF ONLY
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HIGH ACHIEVERS
RECOGNISED AND
REWARDED
23
STUDENTS
Across all trimesters PER CLASS
in 2020.
Weighted average across 2020.
AMONG THE STUDENT MIX OF
TOP 3
MORE THAN
MOST POPULAR MBA
80
NATIONALITIES
COURSES IN AUSTRALIA
Based on student numbers
between 2018–2020.
Based on 2019 enrolments,
released in March 2021 by
the Department of Education,
Skills and Employment.
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TUITION FEES 2021
2021 KEY DATES
The tuition fees listed below are in Australian dollars and are based on the tuition fees
for students commencing in 2021. TRIMESTER 2
ORIENTATION 8–16 JULY
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS START DATE 19 JULY
FINAL ASSESSMENT WEEK 18–22 OCTOBER
SUBJECT FEE COURSE FEE
TRIMESTER 2 ACCELERATED
Bachelor of Business (Accounting) $2,250 $54,000
ORIENTATION 17 SEPTEMBER
Graduate Certificate in Accounting $2,700 $10,800 START DATE 20 SEPTEMBER
Master of Accounting $2,700 $43,200 FINAL ASSESSMENT WEEK 1–5 NOVEMBER
Master of Professional Accounting $2,700 $32,400 TRIMESTER 3
ORIENTATION 4–12 NOVEMBER
Note: These course fees are for 2021 trimesters only and are subject to an annual increase at START DATE 15 NOVEMBER
the beginning of each FINAL ASSESSMENT WEEK 21–25 FEBRUARY 2022
subsequent calendar year for the duration of the course. Tuition fees for domestic students,
non-tuition fees and fees for additional services provided by Kaplan Business School can be
found at kbs.edu.au/fees.
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info@kbs.edu.au
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