- Program summary
- Program overview
- Admission requirements
- Program structure
- Notes
- 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 2009: postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 8
Commence: Semester 1
USC program code: BU671
CRICOS code: this program is not available to international students
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 Accounting
ACC511 Business Finance
ACC520 Law of Business Associations
ACC521 Company Accounting
ACC610 Management Accounting
ACC611 Taxation Law and Practice
ACC620 Contemporary Accounting Issues **
ACC621 Auditing and Professional Practice **
Notes
** Prerequisites apply (ACC521 )
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.
Enquiries
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Fax: +61 7 5430 1231
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au