Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
GradDipAcc
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Course code
1108210
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Accounting is universally applicable - every organisation, no matter how big or small, needs one. Even in times of economic downturn accountants are in demand. With commercial know-how, lateral thinking, professional judgment and excellent communication skills, accountants support the growth of all businesses.
The Graduate Diploma in Accounting is a postgraduate level qualification that is CPA Australia accredited and provides specialist knowledge in business accounting and law, economic and financial reporting, contemporary issues in accounting, as well as accounting management and information systems.
Consisting of eight units, the Graduate Diploma in accounting provides a fast-track towards becoming a CPA - a professional title that will provide opportunities internationally. On completion of our Graduate Diploma of Accounting, you will satisfy all CPA Foundation units, and be eligible to become a CPA associate member.
The Graduate Diploma of Accounting is fully online and is a pathway to the CPA program.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Develop and create professional solutions to specific problems from a discipline area. Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a specific issue or theory from a professional area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification. |
Creativity | Incorporated in Intellectual rigour. |
Ethical practice | Analyse and compare challenging organisational ethical issues within a professional context. Apply discipline based knowledge and professional skills in situations that require autonomy and a high level of responsible behaviour. |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate and apply well-developed discipline knowledge and professional skills in a specialised management area within a global perspective. Apply and integrate research principles and methods to professional management situations. |
Lifelong learning | Incorporated in Intellectual rigour. |
Communication and social skills | Prepare and deliver professional discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business or public context. Prepare and deliver professional and justified discipline advice using written communications suitable for business and public contexts. Investigate and explain leadership research and practice in the management of people and self. Appraise self and team regarding participation and performance. |
Cultural competence | Incorporated in Knowledge of a discipline. |
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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SCU Online | Study Period 1 , Study Period 2 , Study Period 3 , Study Period 4 , Study Period 5 , Study Period 6 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
The Graduate Diploma of Accounting is accredited by CPA Australia.
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 for the Graduate Diploma in Accounting a candidate must complete all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of 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 for the Graduate Diploma in Accounting a candidate must complete all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units.
Course structure
Unit Code | Unit Title | Level of learning | Notes |
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Part A |
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ACC92110 | Business Accounting (Online) | Intermediate | |
ACC92210 | Accounting Information Systems and Processes (Online) | Intermediate | |
ECO82210 | Economics and Quantitative Analysis (Online) | Intermediate | |
LAW81110 | Business and Corporation Law (Online) | Introductory | |
ACC92211 | Company and Financial Reporting (Online) | Intermediate | |
ACC93110 | Managerial Accounting (Online) | Intermediate | |
FIN91110 | Finance (Online) | Introductory | |
ACC93112 | Contemporary Issues in Accounting Theory (Online) | Advanced |