Program summary
Program overview
Admission requirements
Program structure
Notes
Program requirements
Enquiries

Program summary

Award abbreviation: GCAcc
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1 year minimum, 3 years maximum, part-time. (Program not available full-time.)
Fee type: domestic fee-paying places
Total courses: 4
Commence: Semester 1
Program code: BU571
CRICOS code: this program is not available to international students

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.

Students will also be required to meet the English language requirements. The program is currently offered to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents.

Program structure

4 required courses:
ACC510 Financial Accounting
ACC511 Business Finance
ACC520 Law of Business Associations
ACC521 Company Accounting *

Notes

* Prerequisites apply (ACC510 )

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.

Enquiries

Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Fax: +61 7 5430 1231
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au