Graduate Certificate in Accounting
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Accounting at UNE?
The Graduate Certificate 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 four units (that is 24 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.
Career Opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Accounting is a course that will service the needs of students requiring four or less units for accreditation with the professional accounting bodies. Once associate membership is obtained students can pursue the professional studies for full membership.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Trimester Full-timeUp to 6 Trimesters Part-time
FEES
Full FeeInternational
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
ISBT Sydney
ISBT-Sydney Semester 1, On CampusISBT-Sydney Semester 2, On Campus
ISBT-Sydney Summer, On Campus
TOP Sydney
TOP - Trimester 1, On CampusTOP - Trimester 2, On Campus
TOP - Trimester 3, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All students apply direct to Graduate School of Business
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertAcct | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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All students apply direct to Graduate School of Business For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | There are no compulsory attendance requirements |
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| Entry Requirements | 1. This course is available on a fee-paying basis only. 2. A candidate shall: (a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a three-year degree or an equivalent qualification as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature; or (b) satisfy the course coordinator by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. 3. In addition, applicants for admission to candidature under Rule 2.(b) must provide evidence of at least three years' work experience in a field of employment approved by the course coordinator. 4. An applicant for candidature shall apply to the course coordinator on the prescribed form. 5. Admission to candidature and the date of commencement of candidature shall be determined by the school. 6. After admission to candidature, a candidate shall have a program of study approved by the course coordinator. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree. |
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| 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. |
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| Academic Colours |
Spectrum Orange (BCC 57) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
1. This course is available on a fee-paying basis only.
2. A candidate shall:
(a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a three-year degree or an equivalent qualification as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature; or
(b) satisfy the course coordinator by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
3. In addition, applicants for admission to candidature under Rule 2.(b) must provide evidence of at least three years' work experience in a field of employment approved by the course coordinator.
4. An applicant for candidature shall apply to the course coordinator on the prescribed form.
5. Admission to candidature and the date of commencement of candidature shall be determined by the school.
6. After admission to candidature, a candidate shall have a program of study approved by the course coordinator.
Advanced Standing
At the discretion of the school and on the recommendation of the course coordinator a candidate may be granted advanced standing for:
(a) up to 12 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 program of study; or
(b) up to 12 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 program of study; or
(c) up to 12 credit points for other significant learning which the course coordinator considers equivalent to units prescribed for the program of study.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) three 15-week trimesters of full-time study;
(b) up to six 15-week trimesters of part-time study.
In exceptional circumstances the course coordinator may extend the period of candidature for a period or periods totalling not more than two trimesters.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points as approved by the course coordinator.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete the program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Listed Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Accounting.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.