Graduate Diploma of Accounting

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

1. Understand and be able to apply principles and analytical techniques from economics, commercial law, business communications and quantitative methods, in the accounting context, for the recognition and solution of accounting and other business problems and the identification of sustainable opportunities in the business environment.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the technical skills essential for the professional accountant in the global environment.
3. Listen and communicate effectively, to collaborate with colleagues and to demonstrate interpersonal skills of negotiation and co-operation.

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.

Recommended study pattern

Due to the flexible nature of the Graduate Diploma structure, this course has no fixed enrolment pattern. Students can choose the order in which they study the subjects, taking into account assumed knowledge and prerequisite requirements that need to be met.

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Indicative total fee $34,200

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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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.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit for current competencies will be granted to eligible applicants.