- Program summary
- Program overview
- Admission requirements
- Program structure
- Program requirements
- Enquiries
Program summary
Award abbreviation: GDAcc
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 2 years minimum, 4 years maximum part-time; (program is not available full-time)
Fee type 2010: postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 8
Commence: Semester 1
USC program code: BU671
CRICOS code: not available to international students on a Student Visa
Program overview
The Graduate Diploma in Accounting is designed for business graduates in areas other than accounting, who want to upgrade their educational qualifications to acquire professional accounting qualifications.
Professional accounting associations will accept four specific business undergraduate courses plus the eight courses of the Graduate Diploma for professional membership.
The Graduate Diploma consists of eight courses and builds on the four-course Graduate Certificate in Accounting. If you enrol in the Graduate Diploma you may exit after completing the first four courses with the Graduate Certificate, which allows you to achieve a recognised qualification, and, subject to certain time conditions, return to upgrade your qualification later.
Courses in the Graduate Diploma cover accounting, business finance, business and taxation law, auditing and accounting issues.
Admission requirements
It is expected that students entering the Graduate Diploma in Accounting will be business degree graduates in non-accounting disciplines and will have successfully completed the required prerequisite courses, or their equivalents, in their undergraduate program.
However, other qualifications and experience may be considered. In such cases, referee reports may be requested. Admission will be determined on an individual basis by the Dean of Business.
The program is currently offered to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents.
Students will also be required to meet English language requirements.
Program structure
8 required courses:
ACC510 Financial Reporting
ACC511 Managerial Finance
ACC520 Legal Regulation of Business Structures
ACC521 Corporate Reporting
ACC610 Strategic Management Accounting
ACC611 Taxation Law and Practice *
ACC620 Contemporary Accounting Issues *
ACC621 Issues in Auditing Practice *
* Prerequisites apply
Program requirements
- Students are required to successfully complete the 8 required courses as specified in the Graduate Diploma in Accounting program structure.
- Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Enquiries
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Fax: +61 7 5430 1231
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au