Program Overview

Graduate Diploma of Accounting

The Graduate Diploma of Accounting from Charles Sturt University is designed to extend knowledge of professional accounting for individuals with a non-accounting background. This course combines professional accounting studies with broad-based business studies, allowing students to build their skills and enhance their professional career.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online, with multiple sessions available throughout the year.
• Duration: Minimum of 1 year, maximum of 2 years.
• Entry Score: To be announced.
• Indicative Fees:
  • International online: $34,640 per year (full-time), $17,320 per year (part-time).
  • Note: Fees are indicative only and based on full-time study.
• Course Points and Codes: 64 credit points, AQF Level 8.

Why Study with Us?

• Valuable Skill Set: The course focuses on studies in accounting and related disciplines, providing a conceptual basis and principles of accounting practice.
• Flexible Study Options: Online study allows for time-efficient completion of the degree with minimal impact on professional and personal commitments.
• Dedicated Team: Staff are industry experts who bridge the gap between theoretical studies and practical application in the workplace.

Career Opportunities

• The Graduate Diploma of Accounting adds significant value to a professional career and offers a pathway to further study.
• Completion of the Master of Professional Accounting (12 subjects) meets the academic requirements for entry into the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia postgraduate programs.
• Vocational opportunities in areas such as financial management, public practice, commerce and industry, government, and semi-government organizations, and accounting education.

What You Will Study

• Essential Set (64 points): Restricted electives, including subjects such as Accounting Standards, Application and Disclosures, Global Perspectives of Accounting, and Risk-Based Auditing.
• Standard Enrolment Patterns: Available in the handbook.
• Study Link: Offers short, online subjects to prepare students for university, including essay writing, grammar, maths, statistics, and chemistry.

Costs

• Calculate My Fee: A tool to estimate course fees based on student type, commencement year, study mode, and location.
• Fees: Indicative only, based on full-time study. Check course duration and graduation requirements to determine study load.
• Payment Options:
  • Pay all student contribution up front.
  • Pay part of the student contribution and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan.
  • Defer all student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan.

Entry Requirements

• Selection Rank: To be announced.
• Academic Entry Requirements: Normally, an undergraduate degree from a recognized Australian tertiary institution or a qualification deemed equivalent.
• Language Requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.
• Inherent Requirements: Check the course profile for specific requirements.

Credit and Pathways

• Credit: If you have completed relevant tertiary study or have work experience related to your course, you may receive credit towards your degree.
• Admission Pathways: Several pathways are available to help you meet the entry requirements if you don't quite meet them at first.

How to Apply

• Apply via UAC: For domestic students, apply through the Universities Admissions Centre.
• Apply via VTAC: For Victorian students, apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
• Apply Directly to Charles Sturt: For online or regional campus study, apply directly to the university.
• Recruitment Agent: For international students, find a recruitment agent for assistance with the application process.

Related Courses

• Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting: A shorter course for those looking to gain professional accounting skills.
• Master of Professional Accounting: A comprehensive master's degree for those seeking advanced knowledge in professional accounting.