Holmes Institute

What you'll study

The program comprises 16 core units and 8 electives. Units are taught via a one-hour lecture plus a two-hour tutorial per unit and use industry-relevant assessments such as case studies and group projects.

• Year 1 core and foundation units include: Applied Quantitative Methods (HA1011); Accounting Principles and Practices (HA1020); Principles of Financial Management (HA1022); Accounting for Business (HC1010); Information Technology for Business (HC1041); Economics & International Trade (HC1072); Business Fundamentals (HC1001); plus one elective.
• Year 2 core units include: Management Accounting (HA2011); Business & Corporations Law (HA2027); Corporate and Financial Accounting (HA2032); Accounting Information Systems (HA2042); Business Finance (HC2091); Comparative Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (HC2121); plus two electives.
• Year 3 core units include: Advanced Financial Accounting (HA3011); Auditing (HA3032); Taxation Law (HA3042); plus five elective units. Electives may be chosen from Holmes’ bachelor units subject to prerequisites and availability.

Entry requirements

Academic entry requires completion of an Australian Year 12, a Certificate IV or equivalent, or an approved tertiary preparation or foundation program. English-language eligibility can be met by prior studies in English (e.g. Australian Year 12 or diploma), satisfactory recent study at an Australian institution, or IELTS overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5. For full admissions policy details, applicants are referred to Holmes’ Admissions Requirements Policy and Procedures.

Career prospects

Graduates are positioned for professional and academic pathways, including progression to CPA or Chartered Accountant membership and postgraduate study (e.g. master’s in business, finance or law). Typical employment outcomes listed include auditor, financial analyst, management accountant, finance manager, compliance officer and graduate roles in government agencies.

Scholarships & funding angle

The course is FEE-Help eligible; specific fee amounts and any scholarships or financial assistance are published on Holmes Institute’s Fees and Scholarships pages. Prospective students should consult those pages or contact Admissions for application-specific funding information.