295001 v.11 Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Accounting)
PGradDipBus(Curtin) PGradDipCom(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 043409G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Introduction
This course enables applicants with an undergraduate degree in business, commerce, economics or a related field to develop further expertise in accounting. Unit selection allows for focusing on specific professional objectives.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor degree in business (majority in accounting).
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Course Organisation
Substitution of additional individual study and research units may be permitted for students with appropriate prior preparation. If a student has completed part of the requirements for a particular unit in previous tertiary studies, an appropriate substitute unit will be determined.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 312405 | v.2 | Advanced Qualitative Research Methods 603 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312406 | v.1 | Introduction to Research Methods 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5240 | v.9 | Managerial Accounting 565 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5242 | v.9 | Financial Theory 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 307975 | v.2 | Advanced Auditing 576 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312404 | v.2 | Advanced Quantitative Research Methods 602 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5243 | v.9 | Financial Accounting Issues 562 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 12753 | v.4 | International Finance 573 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306344 | v.1 | Comparative Management 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307978 | v.2 | Analysis of Accounting Statements 573 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4688 | v.6 | Human Resource Management Overview 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5241 | v.11 | Managerial Accounting 566 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5706 | v.8 | Public Sector Accounting 567 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5789 | v.11 | Accounting for Governance and Ethics 564 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | 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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