Pathway to Accounting and Finance Careers unit (BFA746)

Hobart, Online

Introduction

In this unit you will develop and apply the skills necessary to succeed in obtaining employment and a career in accounting and finance. As a graduate, it is essential to be able to demonstrate capability in applying technical skills in a contemporary workplace context together with other professional ‘soft’ skills. In your role as an accountant or finance professional, you will be required to apply critical thinking, decision making techniques and effective communication methods in a range of situations. The workshops will consist of expert guest presentations, discussion topics, and role plays. You will create a portfolio of activities that demonstrate your professional qualities and skills in applying your knowledge to generate relevant recommendations and solutions.

Summary

Unit name	Pathway to Accounting and Finance Careers
Unit code	BFA746
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline	Accounting
Coordinator	Mr Paul Taranto
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate emerging issues in contemporary accounting and finance environments
• Evaluate the effect of individual differences on business careers
• Articulate concise accounting and finance information individually and in teams.
• Propose clear business solutions for management decision-making

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

N/A

Teaching

Assessment	Post-Workshop Reflection (10%)|Personal Action Plan (20%)|Recommendations Report (30%)|Advice Proposal Presentation (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	There is no textbook provided for this unit.
Recommended	All other class materials and activities will be available on the unit MyLO site.

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