Course summary
Accountants are vital to the operation and success of businesses everywhere, with their input influencing financial strategies, daily operations, legal requirements and more.
This course is equally diverse. You'll cover topics including business accounting, information systems, financial reporting, contemporary issues in accounting, legal studies, finance economics and quantitative analysis.
The Graduate Diploma in Accounting is not just for newcomers to the profession; it can also benefit business owners and managers in other industries.
Graduates can anticipate a variety of career opportunities in the accounting and finance industry, including business accounting, auditing and financial services. This course is also a pathway to the industry-accredited Master of Professional Accounting for which graduates receive eight units of credit.
Accountants are vital to the operation and success of businesses everywhere, with their input influencing financial strategies, daily operations, legal requirements and more.
This course is equally diverse. You'll cover topics including business accounting, information systems, financial reporting, contemporary issues in accounting, legal studies, finance economics and quantitative analysis.
The Graduate Diploma in Accounting is not just for newcomers to the profession; it can also benefit business owners and managers in other industries.
Graduates can anticipate a variety of career opportunities in the accounting and finance industry, including business accounting, auditing and financial services. This course is also a pathway to the industry-accredited Master of Professional Accounting for which graduates receive eight units of credit.
You will study eight units of the Master of Professional Accounting. Subjects covered include business accounting, information systems, financial reporting, contemporary issues in accounting, as well as management accounting, legal studies, finance, economics and quantitative analysis.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
Explore and apply principles and theories from a discipline area using appropriate professional and critical judgement skills to constructively engage in industry practices. |
Explore and apply principles and theories from a discipline area using appropriate professional and critical judgement skills to constructively engage in industry practices. |
Apply interpersonal, organisational and governance practices to challenging issues allowing for ethical perspectives in structured business circumstances. |
Develop and apply well-established discipline knowledge and skills in a specialised management area to solve complex problems with global perspectives. |
Develop and apply well-established discipline knowledge and skills in a specialised management area to solve complex problems with global perspectives. |
Present professional or disciplinary fundamental principles or knowledge on complex issues orally or through written communication for a business or public context. |
Apply well-developed disciplinary knowledge and skills demonstrating a sophisticated level of responsible behaviour with awareness of cultural contexts. |
This course is a pathway to the Master of Professional Accounting, which is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA).
Course overview
Course code
1107135
Course abbreviation
GradDipAcc
Credit points
96
Equivalent units
8
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Duration
1 year full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term 1 | $30,400 ($3,800 per unit) | 055689G |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Diploma of Accounting students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising 8 core units.
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Accounting after completing the equivalent of 4 core units (48 credit points).
Schedule of units
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Core Units |
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| ACCT5001 - Business Accounting | |||
| BUSN5003 - Management Communication | |||
| LEGL5001 - Legal Studies | |||
| ECON5003 - Economics | |||
| Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Accounting after completing the above 4 (four) units. | |||
| STAT5001 - Business Analytics | |||
| ACCT6001 - Company and Financial Reporting | |||
| ISYS5004 - Accounting Information Systems and Processes | |||
| ACCT6002 - Managerial Accounting | |||
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award. |
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| ACCT5001 - Business Accounting | |||
| BUSN5003 - Management Communication | |||
| LEGL5001 - Legal Studies | |||
| ECON5003 - Economics | |||
| Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Accounting after completing the above 4 (four) units | |||
| ISYS5004 - Accounting Information Systems and Processes | |||
| STAT5001 - Business Analytics | |||
| ACCT6002 - Managerial Accounting | |||
| ACCT6001 - Company and Financial Reporting | |||