- Program summary
- Program overview
- Admission requirements
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
Program summary
Program title: Graduate Certificate in Accounting
Award abbreviation: GCAcc
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1 year minimum part-time, 3 years maximum part-time. Program only available part-time.
Commence: Semester 1
Fee type 2010: postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 4
USC program code: BU571
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa
Program overview
The Graduate Certificate in Accounting is designed for graduates with an undergraduate degree in areas other than accounting, who want to upgrade their educational qualifications to acquire professional accounting qualifications. The knowledge and skills obtained from the courses in this program enhance career prospects and provide a pathway into the accounting profession.
In addition, whether accounting studies are undertaken at the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma level, the emphasis at the University of the Sunshine Coast is on providing a program of study designed to meet the entry requirements of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia.
The Graduate Certificate consists of four courses and articulates into the Graduate Diploma in Accounting. Courses in the Graduate Certificate cover accounting, business finance and business law.
Admission requirements
It is expected that students entering the Graduate Certificate in Accounting will be business degree graduates from non-accounting disciplines and have successfully completed the required prerequisite courses, or their equivalents, in their undergraduate program.
However, other qualifications and experience may be considered. In such cases, referee reports may be requested. Admission will be determined on an individual basis by the Dean of Business.
Program structure
4 required courses:
ACC510 Financial Accounting
ACC511 Business Finance
ACC520 Law of Business Associations
ACC521 Company Accounting *
* Prerequisites apply (ACC510 Financial Accounting)
Program requirements
- Students are required to successfully complete the 4 required courses as specified in the Graduate Certificate of Accounting program structure.
- Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Enquiries
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Fax: +61 7 5430 1231
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au