Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
0.5 years full-time; 1 year part-time
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Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
GradCertAcc
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Course code
1007134
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Credit points
48
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Equivalent units
4
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Accountants count – literally – on their proficiency as highly organised, precise and committed professionals.
If these qualities add up for you, then this six-month course is perfect preparation for a career in accounting and finance.
The Graduate Certificate in Accounting is flexible, allowing you to focus on the areas that most interest you. Topics include business and managerial accounting, financial reporting, contemporary issues in accounting, economics and quantitative analysis, finance, information systems and legal studies.
Multiple career opportunities exist for graduates within accounting and financial services. This course is also a pathway towards our industry-accredited Master of Professional Accounting.
Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Develop and analyse fundamental issues and theories from a discipline area based on specific judgments to critical application in business practices. |
GA2: Creativity Develop and analyse fundamental issues and theories from a discipline area based on specific judgments to critical application in business practices. |
GA3: Ethical practice Apply ethical and cultural practices in challenging interpersonal, organisational and governance issues in business environments. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Develop discipline knowledge and skills in a specialised management area integrating global perspectives, problems solving and leadership skills. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Develop discipline knowledge and skills in a specialised management area integrating global perspectives, problems solving and leadership skills. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Communicate disciplinary advice, professional knowledge and ideas on complex issues orally or through written communication in a business or public context. |
GA7: Cultural competence Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills at an appropriate level to demonstrate responsible behaviour towards various cultural contexts. |
Students study four of the eight core units of the Master of Professional Accounting including business accounting, information systems, financial reporting, contemporary issues in accounting, as well as legal studies, finance, economics and quantitative analysis.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Gold Coast | Term 1 , Term 3 , Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
Online | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Accounting provides a pathway to the Master of Professional Accounting, which is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA).
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Accounting students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 core units.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Accounting students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 core units.
Course structure
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.
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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ACCT5001 | Business Accounting |
Term1,4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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BUSN5003 | Management Communication |
Term1,4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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LEGL5001 | Legal Studies |
Term2,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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ECON5003 | Economics |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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