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Bachelor of Sustainable Business in Accounting and Finance

Prepare for careers in accounting, finance, sustainability reporting, natural resources management, and environmentally responsible business through a program designed for the future of sustainable enterprise.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Sustainable Business in Accounting and Finance is offered under the School of Sustainable Resource Management and Business Studies at the University of Natural Resources and Environment. The program equips students with accounting and finance knowledge while building capability to integrate sustainability into business decision-making, reporting, and resource management.

Build a Future in Sustainable Accounting and Finance

Study accounting and finance through a sustainability lens, with learning that connects business performance, environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance, and socially responsible decision-making.

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Why Study This Program With Us?

This program combines core accounting and finance training with distinctive sustainability-focused subjects.

Carbon Accounting

  • Learn to measure, track, and report greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Understand carbon footprint management and sustainability reporting.
  • Prepare for roles linked to environmental impact assessment and sustainability reporting.

Oil and Gas Accounting

  • Study the financial and regulatory dimensions of the oil and gas industry.
  • Explore exploration costs, production accounting, and taxation specific to the energy sector.
  • Develop skills for accounting work in energy and extractive industries.

Natural Resources Management

  • Examine sustainable management of natural resources and land use planning.
  • Learn conservation strategies and the economic implications of resource use.
  • Build pathways into environmental consultancy, policy, and resource management roles.

Bio-Chemical and Animal Industry Accounting

  • Study cost management, compliance, and sustainability in animal-product and biochemical industries.
  • Apply accounting knowledge to agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology contexts.
  • Gain industry-relevant understanding of sustainable accounting practice.

Program Goals

The degree is designed to produce graduates who can lead sustainable business practice across industries.

Goal 1

Strong Accounting Foundations

Provide comprehensive education in accounting and finance with practical and analytical capability for modern business environments.

Goal 2

Sustainability Integration

Prepare students to integrate environmental and social considerations into business and financial decisions.

Goal 3

Industry Leadership

Develop professionals who can support sustainable business transformation in energy, resource, agriculture, and biochemical sectors.

Course Structure

Selected subjects from the Year 1 and Year 2.

Year 1 - Semester 1 Status
BSBAF111 Principles of Resources EconomicsElective
BSBAF121 Foundations of Accounting 1 & 2Core
BSBAF114 Communication SkillsElective
SIT114 Introduction to Business Information SystemElective
BSBAF122 Business MathsCore
Year 1 - Semester 2 Status
BSBAF115 Business CommunicationElective
BSBAF130 Introduction to Sustainable Resources ManagementElective
BSBAF126 Introduction to Business StatisticsCore
BSBAF131 Introduction to MarketingElective
Year 2 - Semester 1 Status
BSBAF211 Financial Accounting 1 & 2Core
BSBAF200 Business LawElective
BSBAF250 Accounting Information System (MYOB, QuickBooks, etc.)Core
BSBAF240 Introduction to Oil & Gas AccountingCore
BSBAF217 Introduction to EconometricsElective
Year 2 - Semester 2 Status
BSBAF214 Introduction to Sustainable Environmental FinanceElective
BSBAF213 Cost AccountingCore
BSBAF215 Introduction to TaxationElective
BSBAF260 Business EthicsElective
BSBAF216 Introduction to Corporate FinanceCore
BSBAF242 Introduction to EntrepreneurshipElective

Progression Pathway

  • The brief notes an exit diploma to degree pathway.
  • The degree continues for two more years beyond the outlined structure.
  • Students are noted as being allowed to take four subjects including all core subjects.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in sustainable accounting, finance, compliance, and resource-related industries.

Careers

Professional Roles

Graduates may work as Sustainability Consultants, Environmental Accountants, Financial Analysts in the Energy Sector, Natural Resources Managers, and Compliance Officers in biochemical industries.

Industry

Employment Sectors

Employment pathways may include energy, agriculture, biotechnology, sustainability reporting, consultancy, compliance, and financial management.

Impact

Sustainable Business Leadership

The program prepares graduates to help organizations adopt environmentally and socially responsible business strategies across emerging industries.

Program Enquiries

The attached brief directs applicants to the Acting Head of Department for Business and Economics.

Contact Person

Acting HOD for Business and Economics
Michael Toniolo

Phone & Email

Email: mtoniolo@unre.ac.pg

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Build accounting and finance expertise with a sustainability focus for the future of responsible business.

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