Bachelor of Accounting

Bachelor of Accounting

UNDERGRADUATE
Study load
Full time
Program code

BP351

Duration
3 years
Application deadlines

14 Feb 2025

13 Jun 2025

10 Oct 2025

Intakes
Feb or Mar, Jun or Jul, Oct
Location
RMIT Saigon South
Program code
N/A
Application deadlines
N/A

Overview

  • Advanced curriculum with strong industry connections via guest lectures, industry projects, and internship opportunities 
  • International accreditation opens up both local and global career opportunities 
  • Choose from 12 Business minors to complement your core knowledge 
  • Gain the necessary management and leadership skills for career advancement 

The Bachelor of Accounting is an excellent pathway towards becoming a professionally certified accountant, financial advisor, or analyst, all of which are in high demand internationally. These roles are important stepping stones for advancing to Chief Financial Officer or other executive positions.   

Accounting is the backbone of all business, and the program is designed to help students succeed in today's fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, while also positively affecting your community and society.  

The program stands out for its advanced curriculum aligned with global accounting standards. Notably, RMIT is among the pioneers in teaching International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Vietnam. Starting in 2025, compliance with this standard will be mandatory for State-Owned Enterprises, listed companies, and large-scale unlisted public companies across Vietnam. 

The program is accredited by leading professional accounting organisations, including CPA Australia, CAANZ, ACCA, and CIMA, which provides greater recognition, credibility, and chances for senior roles along your career pathway, both in Vietnam and overseas.

Professional recognition

ACCA logo
CAANZ logo
CIMA logo
CPA logo

Program structure

The structure displayed shows the advised program structure and progression. 

Semester 7

Semester 8

Semester 9

Minors

Students can use four electives to form a minor of their choice (each minor consists of four courses within one discipline). List of minors to choose from:  

  • Blockchain Enabled Business 
  • Business and Technology 
  • Cybersecurity 
  • Digital Marketing 
  • Economics    
  • Entrepreneurship    
  • Finance    
  • Global Business    
  • Logistics & Supply Chain    
  • Management and Change    
  • Human Resource Management
  • Tourism and Hospitality   

* University elective: Students can choose from elective courses offered across the university in any other program. 

** Business minor option: refers to elective courses offered in this particular program.

Program guide for RMIT Saigon South and RMIT Hanoi.

 

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional body Accreditation description Membership and opportunities
Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia Program satisfies the academic requirements for direct entry into the CPA Australia program.
  • Students and graduate eligible to enrol in the CPA Australia Network
  • Graduates eligible to enrol in CPA Australia program
  • Graduates eligible for membership category: Associate
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand [CAANZ] Program satisfies the academic requirements for entry into the CA program.
  • Students and graduates eligible for membership category: Student Affiliate
  • Graduates eligible to enrol in CA program

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants [ACCA]

 

Program satisfies the academic requirements for entry into the ACCA Qualification program.
  • Graduates eligible for specified credit in the ACCA Qualification program of up to 9 fundamental level papers
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants [CIMA] Program satisfies the academic requirements to be streamed into the Advance Route 2 pathway for the CIMA program.
  • Students and graduates eligible for specified credit in the CIMA program of up to 7 papers

These professional accreditations give students the chance to stand out in the job market. Additionally, many professional accounting organisations offer benefits and resources, such as networking opportunities and continuing education programs to graduates of accredited programs. Specifically, regarding ACCA, students, post-graduation, will only have four papers left to prepare for, potentially saving them years to become fully certified. 

Learning, teaching and assessment

This program is delivered through an innovative combination of traditional and modern digital platforms to promote deep, authentic and applied learning. Students will experience a range of blended learning activities (pre-class interactive activities to prepare for the lectures and tutorials, in-class engagement with lecturer and peers to advance knowledge and skills, and post-class activities to consolidate what students have learnt). Online interactive learning materials are well-developed based on a variety of modern and interactive educational tools. 

All courses apply authentic assessments, which aim to enhance students' knowledge and skills and connect what they have learnt with the real business world. Assessments require students to apply the knowledge and skills obtained in the course to solve actual business problems. This is one of the best ways to prepare students for their future careers. 

Many courses in the Bachelor of Accounting use guest lecturers from industry, government or the community and activities relating to industry as part of the learning experience. Work integrated learning courses are included throughout the curriculum and clearly indicated as an integrated component of course choice.

Upon the completion of the Bachelor of Accounting, you will be able to:
  1. Explain your role as a local, national, and global citizen and be able to apply these perspectives in accounting and business contexts.
  2. Integrate accounting and business knowledge, social intelligence and ethical decision-making in ways that are inclusive and culturally appropriate to produce outcomes that are impactful, sustainable, and fair.
  3. Analyse complex challenges and formulate innovative accounting and business solutions in real-world contexts.
  4. Reflect on and continuously progress your own professional development, enhancing your intellectual agility and adaptability as tools for success in ever-changing business contexts.
  5. Coherently articulate technical and conceptual accounting and business knowledge that is both contemporary and interdisciplinary.

RMIT provides world-class blended learning with both face-to-face and online experiences in a global network, a supportive community, and real-world skills.

Career

  • Auditor 
  • Corporate Accountant 
  • Government Accountant 
  • Management Accountant 
  • Fintech Accountant 
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)  
  • Chief Accountant   
  • Business Data Analyst 
  • Consultant (on Business, Digital Transformation, Accounting Information Systems,…)  
  • Investment Banker 
  • Tax Specialist  
  • Business Valuation Specialist  
  • Entrepreneur  

These positions provide a solid foundation for advancing to senior roles such as Member of the Board of Directors, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Executive Officer (CEO). 

Further studies

When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT honours or postgraduate program in Vietnam and Australia.

Fees

Payments can be made each semester, on a course-by-course basis.

Fee program

Annual tuition fee 

(based on full time study load - 8 courses)

Whole program fee

(24 courses - 288 credits)

 

14,187 USD (indicative USD fee) ~  351,264,000 VND 42,560 USD (indicative USD fee) ~ 1,053,792,000 VND 

Notes:

  1. The duration of programs is flexible and can be adapted on an individual basis upon enrolment. 
  2. Program fees are priced and invoiced in Vietnam Dong (VND). 
  3. Payment in other currencies will be converted to VND at the exchange rate on that day. Bank transfer is the preferred method of payment. 
  4. The fees in USD are ONLY applicable to those international students who arrange for payment from overseas, as per Circular No. 32/2013/TT-NHNN. 
  5. Tuition fees and medical insurance fees are subject to change without notice.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

  • Vietnamese Upper Secondary School (High School) Graduation Diploma with a minimum GPA of 7.0/10.0 for Grade 12 (For other international qualifications please view entry requirements by country​

Academic pathway

English requirements

Successfully complete RMIT Vietnam English Advanced, or complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT 79 (with minimum score of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) 58 (no communication band below 50)
  • C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) or C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) 176 (no less than 169 in any component)

For other recognised English results, please view English equivalency requirements.

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

Note:

Previous study and proficiency tests are recognised for two years from the completion date or test date to the program commencement date unless stated otherwise.

Where you have achieved more than one form of English language proficiency only the most relevant achievement will be considered in the admission decision.

Please contact the RMIT Vietnam Student Recruitment team for more information.

English Pathways

Don't meet the English language test scores? Successfully complete English for University for entry into this program. 

Credit transfer

Come from a partner institution? RMIT has pathway arrangements with many partner institutions around the world. If your institution has a pathway arrangement with RMIT, you may be able to receive credit and reduce the time it will take to complete your preferred RMIT program. 

Find out if your institution has a pathway arrangement with RMIT.

If you have qualifications from an institution that is not an RMIT partner, credit into your RMIT program will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Please contact the RMIT Vietnam Student Recruitment team for more information.

This course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa.

Information for international students

Sorry, this course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa. If you hold a different visa type, you may be eligible. Please contact Study@RMIT for more information.

 

Information for local students

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