308481 v.3 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 1
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) 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 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 | |||||
| 11941 | v.3 | Managerial Accounting 530 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306362 | v.2 * | Quantitative Methods for Accounting 516 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 302130 | v.4 # | Accounting Theories and Issues 522 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312348 | v.2 | Financial Accounting 520 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312349 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Business and Corporations Law 565 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 11942 | v.3 * | Accounting Information Systems 531 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 11947 | v.2 # | Auditing 551 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305813 | v.4 | Finance Principles 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307795 | v.2 * | Economic Principles 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 11945 | v.5 # | Taxation 531 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312350 | v.2 | Corporate Accounting Issues 521 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
# Students seeking ICAA membership should select this unit.
* Students seeking CPA membership should select this unit.
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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