Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

308481 v.1 Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting


GradDipProfAcc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 051622C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is designed for those working or seeking to work in a field that requires a general understanding of accounting related matters and who may intend to progress into the Master of Professional Accounting course. It is useful for those interested in pursuing a career in professional accounting and related fields.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree, a graduate certificate or equivalent qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are not considered within this course.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

Course Organisation

The course is made up of eight units - six core units plus two optional units, totalling 200 credits. It encompasses a broad range of professional accounting concepts and equips students for professional practice.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment with private and public organisations (national and international).

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

11941 v.2   Accounting (Managerial) 530 3.0 25.0
11942 v.2   Accounting (Information Systems) 531 3.0 25.0
302129 v.2   Accounting (Financial) 510 3.0 25.0
302609 v.2   Accounting (Computer Packages) 505 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12466 v.2   Accounting (Statement Analysis) 525 3.0 25.0
302128 v.2   Accounting (Corporate) 511 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
5469 v.8   Law (Corporation) 564 3.0 25.0
5706 v.7   Accounting (Public Sector) 567 3.0 25.0
5707 v.6   Accounting (International) 514 3.0 25.0
5934 v.4   Legal Environment 560 3.0 25.0
12030 v.3   Law (Business Organisations) 522 3.0 25.0
13598 v.2   Accounting (Managerial Issues) 531 3.0 25.0
302123 v.2   Accounting (Technologies) 524 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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