Are you interested in expanding your international career opportunities? The Bachelor of Accounting is an excellent step towards becoming a professionally certified accountant, financial advisor, or analyst- all careers in high demand internationally. These roles are important stepping stones for advancing to Chief Financial Officer and other executive positions.
Accounting is the backbone of all business and the program is designed to help you succeed in today's fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, while also positively affecting your community and society.
RMIT's Bachelor of Accounting 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 also is accredited by leading professional accounting organisations such as CPA Australia, CAANZ, ACCA, and CIMA, which provides greater recognition, credibility, and opportunities for senior roles in your career progression, both within Vietnam and internationally.
The structure displayed shows the advised program structure and progression.
Semester 3
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:
* General elective - Students can choose from elective courses offered across the university in any other program.
** Business minor elective - refers to elective courses offered in this particular program.
| 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. |
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| Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand [CAANZ] | Program satisfies the academic requirements for entry into the CA program. |
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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants [ACCA]
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Program satisfies the academic requirements for entry into the ACCA Qualification program. |
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| Chartered Institute of Management Accountants [CIMA] | Program satisfies the academic requirements to be streamed into the Advance Route 2 pathway for the CIMA program. |
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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.
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:
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.
These initial positions provide solid starts for the pathways to becoming a Chief Accountant, Head of Accounting and Finance Department, Internal Control or Chief Financial Officer.
When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT honours or postgraduate program in Vietnam and Australia.
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)
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| 13,970 USD (indicative USD fee) ~ 334,570,000 VND | 41,909 USD (indicative USD fee) ~ 1,003,709,000 VND |
Notes:
New students enrolling in 2024 at the Saigon South Campus will receive a 10% discount on tuition fees in their first year*, and the discount can be combined with a scholarship.
* the first three semesters of study including Leave of Absence / Enrolled statuses.
The figure shown is not the reduced fee. Please refer to our tuition fee discounts page for the full list of discounts, and terms and conditions.
Successfully complete RMIT Vietnam English Advanced, or complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
For other recognised English results, please view English equivalency requirements.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
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.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Successfully complete English for University for entry into this program.
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.
