Graduate Diploma of Accounting

James Cook University

About

JCU Graduate Diploma of Accounting graduates are equipped to make professional financial decisions and provide high-level advice.Graduates find jobs across the private and public sector.You could work in business as a manager or continue on to the Master of Professional Accounting to become a fully accredited accountant.

Structure

OPTIONS

Select 24 credit points of specified level 5 subjects from List 1

List 1

CO5103:03 Management Accounting

CO5109:03 Corporate Finance

CO5117:03 Introduction to Accounting

CO5118:03 Auditing and Assurance Services

CO5119:03 Business Law

CO5120:03 Taxation Law

CO5121:03 Law of Business Organisations

CO5122:03 Accounting for Corporations

CO5123:03 Advanced Issues in Accounting

CO5140:03 Information Analysis and Systems

LB5229:03 Economics for a Sustainable World

Entry requirements

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Course pre-requisites Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in any discipline, from this or another university; or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Environments and Societies as equivalent to the above.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Learning outcomes

Build the skill set to expertly complete financial reports, devise complex budgets, and make management-level decisions.

Select subjects according to your interests and career path. Gain confidence in accounting for management, corporate finance, and decision making.

Excel in your workplace with a thorough knowledge of business law and taxation law. Be in control of your own success with an introduction to advanced issues in accounting and skills in data analysis.

Understand economics for a sustainable world to be part of a responsible and positive change. Enhance your current qualifications and progress in the world of finance. JCU Accounting graduates are highly-skilled, sought-after professionals.

Consult the handbook for further information.

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