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Graduate Diploma in Accounting

Official Abbreviation GradDipAcct
Course Type Postgraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 3 Off Campus
ISBT Sydney ISBT-Sydney Semester 1 On Campus
ISBT Sydney ISBT-Sydney Semester 2 On Campus
ISBT Sydney ISBT-Sydney Summer On Campus
Course Duration
  • 2 Trimesters Full-time
  • Up to 12 Trimesters Part-time
Fees Full Fee
Total Credit Points 48
Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Accounting is a course that will service the needs of students requiring four or less units for accreditation with the professional accounting bodies. It can serve as an entry and exit point for the Master of Professional Accounting. The course comprises eight units (that is 48 credit points) and is usually used to supplement existing studies in accounting to satisfy the entry requirements of the professional accounting organisations. Subjects are drawn from the Master of Professional Accounting and may cover introductory as well as advanced units in accounting, finance, systems, law, auditing, economics and business statistics. The course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, CPA Australia and the National Institute of Accountants.
How to apply

All distance education students apply directly to Graduate School of Business at UNE using GSB admission form

For more information, click here

Intensive Schools

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

Applicants for admission shall:

(a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at this or another university or tertiary institution; OR

(b) have completed the Graduate Certificate in Accounting or any approved Graduate Certificate with a minimum Credit grade average of credit.
Additional Entry Requirements

Applicants will need to supply:

Certified Copies of academic transcripts

Certified Copies of evidence of identification

Evidence of English Language Proficiency if applicable

A Personal Statement outlining key items:

Most significant achievements to date.

How this degree will contribute to your career

Where you see yourself in five years from now.
Course Rules

1.Admission to Candidature
1.1.This course is available on a fee-paying basis only.

1.2. An applicant for admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Accounting shall:

(a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a three-year degree or an equivalent qualification, acceptable to the school as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature; or

(b) have completed the Graduate Certificate in Accounting or other Graduate Certificate as approved by the Director, with a minimum grade point average of 5, normally in the first four units completed towards the Graduate Certificate.

1.3.In addition, applicants for admission to candidature under Rule 1.2(b) must provide evidence of at least three years work experience in a field of employment approved by the school on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator.

1.4. An applicant for candidature shall apply to the Director on the prescribed form.

1.5. Admission to candidature and the date of commencement shall be determined by the school.

2.Approval of Course of Study
After admission to candidature, a candidate shall have a course of study approved by the school on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator.

3. Requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Accounting
3.1.To satisfy the requirements for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Accounting, a candidate shall complete the course work program approved by the Course Coordinator.

3.2. The course work program shall include units to the value of 48 credit points from the following:  GSB 644, 641, 642, 701, 703, 711, 728, 741, 743, 748, 749, 750.

4. Period of Candidature
4.1.Candidates shall complete the prescribed course work program in not more than six trimesters of 15 weeks duration of full-time study and not more than 12 15-week trimesters of part-time study. There will be three 15-week trimesters in each calendar year.

4.2.In exceptional circumstances, the school, may, on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator, extend the period of candidature for a period or periods totalling not more than four trimesters.

5.Advanced Standing
5.1.At the discretion of the school, on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator, a candidate may be granted advanced standing for:

(a) up to 24 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another University provided they have a reasonable degree of correspondence to units prescribed for the course work program and, if the candidate does not have a first degree, provided a minimum of Credit grade average is achieved in such units to the value of 24 credit points; or

(b) up to 24 credit points on the basis of postgraduate units that have not been counted towards any qualification provided they have a reasonable degree of correspondence to units prescribed for the course work program; or

(c) up to 24 credit points for other significant learning which the school considers equivalent to units prescribed for the course work program, or

(d) up to 24 credit points for units completed towards the Graduate Certificate in Accounting or other Graduate Certificate approved by the Director and, if the candidate does not have a first degree, provided a minimum grade point average of 5 is achieved in these units.

5.2. The total amount of advanced standing under Rule 5.1. will not exceed 24 credit points.

6. Special Examinations and Special Extensions of Time
A special examination or special extension of time may be granted at the discretion of the school, on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator.

7. Examination Grades
To satisfy examiners candidates must achieve a grade of Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction for units completed towards the Graduate Diploma in Accounting.

8.Withdrawal
A candidate who withdraws from a unit after the final date for withdrawal prescribed by the school shall be recorded as having withdrawn with failure from that unit unless good cause is shown by the candidate to the school.

9. Award of the Graduate Diploma
A successful candidate shall be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Accounting at the level of Pass.

10  Graduate Certificate in Accounting Exit Point
Candidates who enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Accounting and complete 24 credit points from units specified in Rule 3.2 may apply to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Accounting.  Such graduates who then wish to complete the Graduate Diploma in Accounting must re-apply for admission.

11. Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.
Career Opportunities

The Graduate Diploma in Accounting is a course that will service the needs of students requiring eight or less units for accreditation with the professional accounting bodies. Once associate membership is obtained students can pursue the professional studies for full membership.
Advanced Standing

Advanced standing is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree.
Fast Track

The trimester system allows students to study over three teaching periods within the calendar year. Trimesters run from late January to April; mid May to late August and beginning of September to mid-December.
Further Information

Contact the Graduate School of Business on (02) 6773 3382 or email gsb@une.edu.au.

 

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