University of Technology Sydney

C11206v4 Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GradCertProfAcc)
CRICOS code: 061284M
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting is a four-subject introductory course designed to provide a general understanding of accounting and related areas of business study. It provides foundational knowledge in the areas of accounting, finance, economics and law.

This course is designed for students who have business experience but lack the formal qualifications for direct entry to the master's programs in professional accounting.

Course aims

The course comprises a mix of accounting, finance and related subjects which collectively provide a range of business skills and knowledge which are essential for managerial-level employment in today's dynamic business environment.

Career options

Career options include management-level positions in industry, government, or not-for-profit organisations.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1 Analyse and apply accounting practices to address complex business problems
2.1 Collaborate with peers and stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes
2.2 Communicate accounting information and decisions clearly in an appropriate form to business stakeholders
3.1 Apply principles of social responsibility, cultural diversity, and knowledge of Indigenous values, to decisions in professional accounting practice
4.1 Demonstrate technical skills necessary to operate effectively in professional accounting practice
4.2 Apply ethical principles and professional integrity in the context of professional accounting practice

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

All applicants who do not meet the academic requirement may still be considered on the basis of:

• a minimum of at least four years' full time, or equivalent, relevant work experience.

The relevant work experience must be demonstrated through a C.V. and a Statement of Service confirming the dates of employment, and the position held within the organisation.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Course duration and attendance

The course may be completed in one session of full-time or one year of part-time study.

Classes are offered over three teaching periods each year (namely Autumn, Spring and Summer sessions). Not all subjects are available in Summer session.

In most cases, subjects are offered on the basis of one three-hour lecture per week over a 13-week period, however, certain subjects may be delivered in intensive mode and completed over a shorter time period.

Course structure

The course totals 24 credit points, made up of four core subjects.

Course completion requirements

22747 Accounting for Managerial Decisions 6cp
25742 Financial Management 6cp
79708 Contemporary Business Law 6cp
23706 Economics for Management 6cp
Total 24cp

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting, the Master of Professional Accounting (C04238), and the Master of Professional Accounting (Extension) (C04237).

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