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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years 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
GradDipAcc
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Course code
1107135
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
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.
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Explore and apply principles and theories from a discipline area using appropriate professional and critical judgement skills to constructively engage in industry practices. |
GA2: Creativity Explore and apply principles and theories from a discipline area using appropriate professional and critical judgement skills to constructively engage in industry practices. |
GA3: Ethical practice Apply interpersonal, organisational and governance practices to challenging issues allowing for ethical perspectives in structured business circumstances. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Develop and apply well-established discipline knowledge and skills in a specialised management area to solve complex problems with global perspectives. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Develop and apply well-established discipline knowledge and skills in a specialised management area to solve complex problems with global perspectives. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Present professional or disciplinary fundamental principles or knowledge on complex issues orally or through written communication for a business or public context. |
GA7: Cultural competence Apply well-developed disciplinary knowledge and skills demonstrating a sophisticated level of responsible behaviour with awareness of cultural contexts. |
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.
| 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 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
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).
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.
Entry requirements
- Applicants for admission to candidature in the Graduate Diploma of Accounting may be selected where they can demonstrate professional standing approved by the School Board to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.
- With reference to Schedule B in Rule 2, Section 1 the level of attainment should be at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
Language 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
| Category | Score |
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| Overall Score | 6.5 |
Course requirements
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).
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.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 |
Term1,3,5
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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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| 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 |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| STAT5001 | Business Analytics |
Term1,3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ACCT6002 | Managerial Accounting |
Term4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ACCT6001 | Company and Financial Reporting |
Term2,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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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 | ||||