Accounting (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Diploma in Accounting
Length
1-2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Mildura, Shepparton
Course description
This course aims to enable graduates of any discipline to gain a professional accounting qualification; no previous accounting studies are required.
It's designed to help students develop competencies in areas such as financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, finance, business law, taxation, and information systems, together with an understanding of contemporary accounting.
Course structure
Students complete a minimum of eight subjects each worth 15 credit points, including no more than two first-year subjects and a minimum of three third-year subjects.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January.
Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $10,810 per 120 credit points.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline, or approved equivalent. Depending on prior studies, some exemptions/Advanced Standing may be granted.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates can work in management consulting and general business advisory areas, or in the public accounting area - in auditing, investigative accounting, financial advising or taxation. Typical commencement positions include tax assessor, trainee auditor, chartered accountant, business consultant, assistant auditor and financial advisor.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for associate membership of CPA Australia (the professional body for Certified Practising Accountants in Australia) and admission to the Professional Year of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. The course is also recognised by the international accounting body, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) based in London.
To qualify for membership with CPA, ACCA, or ICAA, candidates must satisfactorily complete 15 designated subjects and meet other requirements set by CPA, ACCA, or ICAA. Assessment of subject requirements by CPA/ACCA/ICAA is the student's sole responsibility and must be completed before enrolment.