Can't double major...? (1 Viewer)

[Monstar]

so i read a random post, by supra and he said at macquarie you cant complete a double major....

it just dawned on me today how limited my options are.. are there anyways of going around this problem?

 

[kunny funt]

do a double degree.

 

[Monstar]

wow.. so i cant major in accounting and finance with a bcomm?

 

[Supra]

I never post anything random...
Do a double degree...You need GPA 2.25 (to satisfy the higher criterion AppFin)

 

[kunny funt]

wow.. so i cant major in accounting and finance with a bcomm?

http://www.accg.mq.edu.au/undergraduate/frequently_asked_questions

Can I do a double major in accounting and finance? What are the options and how long does it take?
At Macquarie, any combination of "majors" can be achieved provided that you qualify for entry to the desired programs. A combined degree in Accounting and Finance is a popular choice that enables students to obtain a full professional accounting "major" plus a finance "major", all within three years full-time or six years part-time study.

 

[Monstar]

omg... i will need to transfer into a course then.. THIS BCOMM at macq is pretty much useless...

 

[sando]

this isnt the same at other uni's is it ?

 

[Supra]

http://www.accg.mq.edu.au/undergraduate/frequently_asked_questions

Can I do a double major in accounting and finance? What are the options and how long does it take?
At Macquarie, any combination of "majors" can be achieved provided that you qualify for entry to the desired programs. A combined degree in Accounting and Finance is a popular choice that enables students to obtain a full professional accounting "major" plus a finance "major", all within three years full-time or six years part-time study.

what le fuck? Ive never heard of a double major at Mac and there's no official programme sequence for an officially recognised double major like UNSW has on that very same website (see below).

Nonetheless all im doing for my BCom(Finance) are the core units of BCom(accounting) and BCom (Finance) (which is essentially appfin without the acst201 and fin310) with the exception of ACCG323 (only those admitted to BCom(accg) can do that).

Im trying to do a degree that looks as close to a double major in Accounting and Finance, I guess.

I guess according to that information the only one true way of "double majoring" (still hazy on whether there is such a thing at mac) is to do a BCom (Accg), do ACCG323, ECON201/200, AND FOUR OF (ECON335, ECON350, ECON360, ACCG329, ACCG 352, ACCG353, ACST300) as your electives. BTW ACST201 is a "recommended" elective in the BCom(Fin) programme but its not essential. In this way you have satisfied what BCom(Fin) students do, as well as what BCom(accg) students do.

Assuming this, then instead of doing the double degree which requires 2.25 and 1 extra year, you could do the above.

The Accg/AppFin double degree would be more recognisable than this single degree, since only AppFin students can enrol in FIN310 which looks like an awesome and highly relevant unit. Although some may not have the choice and be stuck in the commerce single still.

EDIT: This might be the sequence? http://www.accg.mq.edu.au/docs/pdf/programsp6.pdf
Professional Accounting with Finance, qualifying with the award of BCom(accg)

So I guess Monstar all you have to do in the end is transfer into BCom (Accg) and do the above sequence, although the award doesnt mention a double major as such.

 

[Monstar]

Nah man, at unsw, uts and syd they alll offer double majors..

 

[AsyLum]

Just curious, what are the advantages of the double major?

 

[H?]

omg... i will need to transfer into a course then.. THIS BCOMM at macq is pretty much useless...

Yeah, it is

Best of luck flipping burgers, choosing Mac and its lack of double major programs means that you've just destroyed any chance of living a comfortable life

 

[Supra]

either way...i think post graduate studies sets everyone apart, and undergraduate studies is just a stepping stone.

The job market is way too competitive.

A nice Graduate Diploma in AppFin and Investment (FINSIA), or even undertaking that course, will make employers look at you. Get a credit average in that (not as easy as it sounds), then your on your way to masters (looks almost impossible though, the subjects seem extraordinarily difficult). Or you always do the CFA

For accounting students, CA is the go.

 

[oHWHaT.]

does anyone know if macq is the only uni that doesnt offer double majors for commerce?

 

[Luke!]

omg... i will need to transfer into a course then.. THIS BCOMM at macq is pretty much useless...

I originally wanted to double major, but alas, I've ended up in the Accy-Fin double degree, which looks a lot better than a single degree with a double major anyway.

Just do the double degree. And as Supra said, if you want to stand out do some post-graduate study. redruM, Supra and I have all chosen the Finsia path. Or you could go for CFA or CA accreditation, or even do a masters degree at MGSM.

As far as I know, Mq is the only major Sydney uni that doesn't offer double majors. Not that it matters, like I said, just do the double degree. It's one extra year and you get one more degree. Think of it in terms of return on investment.

And your B.Com isn't useless at all- it's all about performance- just do well in whatever degree(s) you choose and you'll be fine.

Just curious, what are the advantages of the double major?

Asylum, for me, the advantage of the double degree was that finance gave me a stepping-stone to avoid getting stuck in auditing for the rest of my life. I now focus on the finance side of things a lot more, and I'll use the accounting degree as my fallback. On top of that, it looks a lot better to employers and gives you added bragging rights.

 

[Supra]

im assuming the advantages of a double major would be specialisation within two areas of one field. So you could major in Finance and Business Law, and that would help you with a bit of the legal sides when it comes to banking and investment.

You can actually double major in business law and economics.

 

[redruM]

I made the longest post in redruM history and you two left me deserted in the other thread.



I kinda skipped over most of this thread - but from what I have gathered there is the Bcom - accg/app fin double and also the Bcom - accg and finance. I think the main difference (and downfall) of the latter is that it is not qualified by the ICAA or CPA Australia.

Think about WHY you want do a "double major" and if you are doing accounting - it is generally a waste of time if you don't do the professional accounting major, IMO.

Check the degrees that ICAA recognise as an approved degree.

edit: you going to the roots?

 

[Supra]

I made the longest post in redruM history and you two left me deserted in the other thread.



I kinda skipped over most of this thread - but from what I have gathered there is the Bcom - accg/app fin double and also the Bcom - accg and finance. I think the main difference (and downfall) of the latter is that it is not qualified by the ICAA or CPA Australia.

Think about WHY you want do a "double major" and if you are doing accounting - it is generally a waste of time if you don't do the professional accounting major, IMO.

Check the degrees that ICAA recognise as an approved degree.

edit: you going to the roots?

LOL awww i cbb replying it was valentines day Thanks for the joke yesterday that was pretty random lol/

Accg and Fin is not entirely useless because u can always do the conversion thing, as you are only missing out on ACCG323 if you chooose the right subjects.

ICAA is recognising anything as an approved degree if it has accoutning subjects, or even then, if you do an approved conversion course(s) they will let u in.

Nah im not going. Whenever there are good concerts on i never have the money. Chris told me that Boys II Men had one last night, which wuda been a perfect (but expensive) Valentines present...but im just too pov. GE doesnt pay as well as Deloitte

BTW how was ur valentines?

 

[redruM]

LOL awww i cbb replying it was valentines day Thanks for the joke yesterday that was pretty random lol/

Accg and Fin is not entirely useless because u can always do the conversion thing, as you are only missing out on ACCG323 if you chooose the right subjects.

ICAA is recognising anything as an approved degree if it has accoutning subjects, or even then, if you do an approved conversion course(s) they will let u in.

Nah im not going. Whenever there are good concerts on i never have the money. Chris told me that Boys II Men had one last night, which wuda been a perfect (but expensive) Valentines present...but im just too pov. GE doesnt pay as well as Deloitte

BTW how was ur valentines?

Lonely....I am so lonely....I have no boooooooooooody to call my owwwwwwwwn...oooooo

Yeah but conversions are for chumps!

Main point is the ICAA/CPA Australia should be the main point of reference and even try to speak to someone in HR about how they see the double major in comparison to the double degree. Think about it backwards - you do the degree to land a job. See what is required and then make sure you do it all. Again my opinion, so <insert disclaimer>. (I've actually been told off by someone for giving an opinion and it came across like I was being arrogant...the usual "IMO" just softens the blow I guess...)

Oh and the joke was all me baby!

 

[rubin]

I don't understand what this obsession with a double major is all about...Just do a double degree. It looks a whole lot better than a single degree (regardless of having a double major) and it takes about the same amount of time to do as a double major would.

 

[bukwow]

i am havin this problem of having a double major or a double degree.
i wouldn't mind doing a double degree but after thinking about it, its kinda hard finishing a double degree whilst at full time work at the same time, which is why i want to do a double major instead.

does doing a doulbe major end up in your graduation certificate? because if it doesn't, then i think it may be better if i transfer to uts or unsw