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 completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course are:

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.

Other CRICOS Codes

Codes for Sydney - 055889K (30 Weeks), 055890F (66 Weeks).

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
		SELECT 1 OPTION		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 (No year level specified)*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
5469	v.8	Law (Corporation) 564	3.0	25.0
5707	v.6	Accounting (International) 514	3.0	25.0
5934	v.4	Legal Environment 560	3.0	25.0
302123	v.2	Accounting (Technologies) 524	3.0	25.0
302609	v.2	Accounting (Computer Packages) 505	3.0	25.0
306362	v.1	Accounting (Quantitative Methods) 516	3.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location		All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2007	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2007	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2007	Sydney Campus	Optional Semester (Sydney)		Y
2007	Sydney Campus	Semester 1S		Y
2007	Sydney Campus	Semester 2S		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.