Graduate Certificate in Accounting

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes (GA).

Course Learning Outcome

• GA1: Intellectual rigour

Develop and analyse fundamental issues and theories from a discipline area based on specific judgments to critical application in business practices.

• GA2: Creativity

Develop and analyse fundamental issues and theories from a discipline area based on specific judgments to critical application in business practices.

• GA3: Ethical practice

Apply ethical and cultural practices in challenging interpersonal, organisational and governance issues in business environments.

• GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

Develop discipline knowledge and skills in a specialised management area integrating global perspectives, problems solving and leadership skills.

• GA5: Lifelong learning

Develop discipline knowledge and skills in a specialised management area integrating global perspectives, problems solving and leadership skills.

• GA6: Communication and social skills

Communicate disciplinary advice, professional knowledge and ideas on complex issues orally or through written communication in a business or public context.

• GA7: Cultural competence

Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills at an appropriate level to demonstrate responsible behaviour towards various cultural contexts.

Accountants count – literally – on their proficiency as highly organised, precise and committed professionals.

If these qualities add up for you, then this six-month course is perfect preparation for a career in accounting and finance.

The Graduate Certificate in Accounting is flexible, allowing you to focus on the areas that most interest you. Topics include business and managerial accounting, financial reporting, contemporary issues in accounting, economics and quantitative analysis, finance, information systems and legal studies.

Multiple career opportunities exist for graduates within accounting and financial services. This course is also a pathway towards our industry-accredited Master of Professional Accounting.

Award requirements

To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Accounting students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 core units.

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Indicative total fee $8,500

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Completed Bachelor Degree

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows:

• Overall Score 6.5

Applicants or students that can provide supporting documents to verify they already know, understand and can perform the learning outcomes for one or more units within a Southern Cross course, are eligible to have their prior learning assessed for credit by submitting an application for Advanced Standing.