Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting from Charles Sturt University is designed for students looking for a career change or seeking to gain accounting knowledge to complement their other skills. This flexible degree provides a general professional accounting education for graduates of other disciplines.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online, with sessions starting in March and July.
• Duration: Minimum 0.5 years, maximum 1 year.
• Entry Score: To be announced.
• Indicative Fees:
  • International online: Full fee $17,320, per 8-point subject $4,330.
• Course Points and Codes: 32 credit points, AQF Level 8.
• Additional Information: Applications close February 12.

Why Study with Us?

Designed to build on non-accounting undergraduate studies and work experience, this course adds conceptual depth by concentrating on studies in accounting and related disciplines. It includes spiral learning and integration of communication skills, computer applications, and quantitative analysis in accounting.

Career Opportunities

Charles Sturt University's suite of postgraduate accounting programs is designed for students looking for a career change. Completing the Master of Professional Accounting meets the academic requirements for entry into the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia postgraduate programs, paving the way for many vocational choices.

What You Will Study

For each 8-point subject, students should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week on assignments, readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research, and attending lectures or examinations. The course includes an essential set of subjects (32 points) with restricted electives, allowing students to choose four subjects that best meet their career needs.

Restricted Electives

• ACG508: Accounting Standards, Application, and Disclosures
• ACG509: Global Perspectives of Accounting
• ACG510: Risk-Based Auditing
• ACG511: Interpreting and Communicating Accounting
• ACG512: Data Analysis for Financial Decision-making
• ACG513: Contemporary Cost Accounting for Management Decision-making
• ACG514: Ethics, Governance, and Developments in Accounting Thought
• ACG516: Professional Practice
• ECO511: Economics for Business
• FIN516: Corporate Finance
• LAW504: Business and Corporations Law
• LAW533: Taxation Principles and Application

Costs

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Course Fees

• Commonwealth Supported Place: Eligible students may receive government support.
• Full Fee Paying: Students not eligible for government support pay the full course fee.
• International Student Fees: Vary based on the student's country of origin and study mode.

Scholarships

Charles Sturt University offers scholarships and grants totaling over $11 million annually, covering areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, and community service.

Entry Requirements

• Selection Rank: To be announced.
• Academic Entry Requirements: Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted based on professional attainment and/or work experience.
• Language Requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency requirements apply.
• Inherent Requirements: Students must meet the inherent requirements of the course.

Credit and Pathways

Students may receive credit for prior learning or work experience. Charles Sturt University also offers admission pathways for students who do not meet the direct entry requirements.

How to Apply

Applications can be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), or directly to Charles Sturt University. Recruitment agents can assist international students with the application process.