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Charles Sturt University

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Graduate Diploma of Accounting

  • Graduate Diploma

Extend your knowledge of professional accounting with the Graduate Diploma of Accounting from Charles Sturt University. If you have a non-accounting background, this course allows you to build your skills by combining professional accounting studies with broad-based business studies.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 - 2 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$33,680 per year

About this course

Overview

Extend your knowledge of professional accounting with the Graduate Diploma of Accounting from Charles Sturt University. If you have a non-accounting background, this course allows you to build your skills by combining professional accounting studies with broad-based business studies.

From the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting through to the Master of Professional Accounting, Charles Sturt University has an option to suit you.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Master of Professional Accounting
  • Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally be required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or a qualification deemed to be equivalent. However applicants with other academic and/or professional qualifications acceptable to the University will be considered.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

The Graduate Diploma of Accounting centres on studies in accounting and related disciplines so you can build on your non-accounting undergraduate studies and work experience.

Valuable skill set

You'll study the conceptual basis and principles of accounting practice, the impact of the business environment on accounting theory and its application, and regulatory requirements controlling the accounting process. You'll also learn to understand and apply principles and analytical techniques from economics, commercial law, business communications and quantitative methods in the accounting context.

Flexible study options

Online study is a time-efficient way to complete your accounting degree with minimal impact on your professional and personal commitments. You'll learn using learning techniques that include online study materials, video-captured lectures, online meetings and subject forums. You can also fast-track your degree by completing up to four subjects in a session.

Learn with a dedicated team

Our staff are industry experts who bridge the gap between the theories of your studies and their application in the workplace. They are committed to providing quality teaching in a supportive learning environment.

Career pathways

The Graduate Diploma of Accounting will add significant value to your professional career. It also offers a pathway to further study. For instance, if you go on to complete the Master of Professional Accounting (12 subjects), you'll meet the academic requirements for entry into the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia postgraduate programs. This can open up many vocational opportunities in areas as diverse as financial management, public practice, commerce and industry, government and semi-government organisations and accounting education.

Course structure

Essential set (64 pts)Restricted electives64 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsACG508Accounting Standards, Application and Disclosures8 credit ptsACG509Global Perspectives of Accounting8 credit ptsACG510Risk Based Auditing8 credit ptsACG511Interpreting and Communicating Accounting8 credit ptsACG512Data Analysis for Financial Decision-making8 credit ptsACG513Contemporary Cost Accounting for Management Decision-making8 credit ptsACG514Ethics, Governance and Developments in Accounting Thought8 credit ptsACG516Professional Practice8 credit ptsECO511Economics for Business8 credit ptsFIN516Corporate Finance8 credit ptsLAW504Business and Corporations Law8 credit ptsLAW533Taxation Principles and Application8 credit pts

Standard enrolment patterns

For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.

View handbook to learn more

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.