Graduate Certificate in Business (Accounting)

This course is designed to provide foundation knowledge, research and skills appropriate to the accountancy profession.

Certain units may assist with preparation for the professional programs offered by CPA Australia, the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) as part of their respective membership requirements, and for the Chartered Financial Analysts program.

The Graduate Certificate in Business is an excellent re-introduction to tertiary learning and an opportunity to update skills or utilise as a pathway to higher level study.

This course allows graduates from recognised universities to either extend prior degree studies in accounting or provide the requisite foundation for higher level study.

Domestic Students

Important Note: To ensure that the program builds on your prior academic and work experience and is consistent with your planned professional development, each accountancy student should have a program plan. You will be able to obtain your plan after consultation with the Discipline Coordinator.

International Students

Important Note: To ensure that the program builds on your prior academic and work experience and is consistent with your planned professional development, each Accountancy student should have a program plan. You will be able to obtain your plan after consultation with the Discipline Coordinator.

A completed bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in accounting; or

A completed diploma (or higher qualification) in accounting and at least two years full-time (or equivalent part-time) professional experience in the field of accounting; or

Five years full-time (or equivalent part-time) professional experience in the field of accounting.

Careers and outcomes(DOM,INT)

Upon completion, students may be eligible to articulate to the Master of Business (Accounting) program.

Positions for employment may include:

• Business Analyst
• Corporate Secretary
• Financial Analyst
• Wealth Management Consultant
• Financial Project Manager
• Funds Manager
• Investment Manager
• Property Development.

Possible careers

• Accountant
• Actuary