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
Inherent requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information

Overview

This course targets professionals with business experience seeking formal qualifications to advance into the master's programs in professional accounting. Opt for this course to bridge the gap between their practical experience and the academic credentials required for higher-level studies.

What sets this course apart is its comprehensive blend of accounting, finance, economics, and law, tailored to equip them with a robust foundation for managerial success in a fast-paced business landscape.

Course aims

Students acquire critical skills in financial analysis, strategic decision-making, and a solid grasp of economic and legal frameworks. Learning is interactive, combining theoretical insights with practical applications, ensuring they are well-prepared for the complexities of modern business management.

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 and cultural diversity to decisions in professional accounting practice
3.2	Apply ethical principles and professional integrity in the context of professional accounting practice
4.1	Demonstrate technical skills necessary to operate effectively in professional accounting practice
5.1	Reflect on Indigenous Australian contexts to inform professional capability to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians within professional accounting practice

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, in a field of study other than Accounting

A minimum of 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND a general capacity to undertake tertiary education

Relevant professional experience refers to any current work experience in which you have developed skills, knowledge, and competencies directly related to the course for which you are applying. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 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.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

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).