Graduate Diploma in Business (Accounting)

Victoria University

About

Lay the foundation for a career in professional accounting with a Graduate Diploma in Business (Accounting) at Victoria University.

This course is designed for those seeking an accounting qualification while further developing an understanding of business systems.  You’ll develop a strong foundation in accounting procedures and practices, as well as valuable skills including critical thinking, problem solving and creativity.

You’ll also gain specialist knowledge and skills to perform technical functions in key business disciplines including:

economics marketing finance enterprise resource planning systems.

You can continue on to the Master of Business (Accounting) in order to gain professional recognition as an accountant.

You could also undertake prerequisite research units that lead on to doctoral study.

Structure

To attain the Graduate Diploma in Business (Accounting), students will be required to complete 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units) consisting of:

  • 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) college core units
  • 36 credit points (equivalent to 3 units) professional core units
  • 12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) elective units. Students to select from the list provided (subject to availability). Please check any prerequisite requirements prior to enrolling

Students planning to continue onto Masters study are advised to take BMO6630 Business Research Methods as their elective unit.

Course structure and units

Year 1, Semester 1

  • Business Economics Unit code BEO6600 Credits12
  • Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Unit code BCO6603 Credits12
  • Marketing Management Unit code BHO6505 Credits12
  • Work and Organisation Systems Unit code BMO6506 Credits12

Year 1, Semester 2

  • Managerial Accounting Unit code BAO5522 Credits12
  • Accounting Systems and Processes Unit code BAO5543 Credits12
  • Business Finance Unit code BAO5534 Credits12

Select 12 credit points (1 unit) from the list of elective units below:

Elective Units (subject to availability)

  • Professional Auditing Unit code BAO5524 Credits12
  • Financial and Corporate Accounting Unit code BAO5525 Credits12
  • Issues in Contemporary Accounting Unit code BAO5535 Credits12
  • Treasury Risk Management Unit code BAO5572 Credits12
  • Financial Analysis Unit code BAO5734 Credits12
  • Credit and Lending Management Unit code BAO5746 Credits12
  • International Portfolio Management Unit code BAO5747 Credits12
  • Computerised Accounting in an ERP System Unit code BAO6714 Credits12
  • Business Statistics Unit code BEO5539 Credits12
  • Australian Income Tax Law and Practice Unit code BLO5539 Credits12
  • Business and Company Law Unit code BLO5540 Credits12
  • Trade and Investment in Asia Unit code BMI7003 Credits12
  • Business Ethics and Sustainability Unit code BMO5501 Credits12
  • Business Research Methods Unit code BMO6630 Credits12

Entry requirements

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline ORCompletion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar disciplineORApplicants with a minimum three (3) years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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  1. Synthesise and critically review knowledge about business systems relevant to accounting practices to make high level, independent technical recommendations.  
  2. Analyse research findings applicable to accounting processes in business environments.  
  3. Justify and interpret theoretical concepts and related knowledge to think critically in the resolution of business and more specifically accounting problems in authentic/contemporary accounting settings.  
  4. Critically apply cross disciplinary knowledge in creative decision making.  
  5. Demonstrate independent judgement in a range of business and accounting-related technical functions in response to contemporary and future business challenges.  
  6. Evaluate the effectiveness of accounting and associated business systems in the support of management decision making.  
  7. Effectively communicate complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.  
  8. Contribute consistently, with personal accountability for outputs in a dynamic 21st century work team, working in an ethical and socially responsible manner.  

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