Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

The Graduate Certificate in Accounting is a stand-alone award that offers a pathway for further learning leading to the Master of Professional Accounting, or can be an early exit point for those enrolled in the Master of Professional Accounting.

The program aims to broaden knowledge and skills for students entering with a qualification in an unrelated discipline, while students from a related discipline will deepen their existing knowledge and skills.The program provides you with practical and theoretical knowledge, skills and expertise to become a literate and analytical practitioner in accounting.

This program is designed for graduates of non-accounting disciplines who wish to broaden their career prospects.

The Graduate Certificate in Accounting aims to develop essential knowledge and skills in core areas of accounting and business with an appreciation of the social, environmental, cultural and ethical issues impacting on contemporary business environments.You will experience a variety of learning experiences which may include:

lectures and tutorials, assignments, presentations and collaborative projects.

Assessment includes formal examinations, written assignments, both on an individual, and group basis, in-class tests evaluations of case studies and completion of projects.Graduates may gain employment in various sectors including public accounting practice, commercial and government organisations and in a wide range of roles.This program will be delivered on-campus.

All courses listed may not be available each semester

Stage A:

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Academic Entrance requirements Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent or higher level qualification in any discipline.

Alternate Entry No prior academic qualifications but a minimum of 5 years full-time equivalent (FTE) work experience is required. Applicants will be required to submit a CV.

Entrance requirements for international onshore applicants All non-Australian residents and overseas full-fee paying students are required to meet RMIT English language requirements. For more information on these requirements and acceptable English Language tests please see www.rmit.edu.au/international/english-equivalent

On completion of this program you will have developed the capabilities to work as an accountant is a range of diverse organisations. You will further develop the skills and knowledge from your undergraduate studies throughout this program.

Your knowledge and skills to apply technical accounting and theories to accounting problems and make logical judgements will be developed through the study of a broad range of business disciplines and a specialised accounting major. You will develop your knowledge, application, judgment and communication in the accounting discipline within a broad business context. Upon successful completion of this program you will be able to :