Associate Degree in Accounting
Degree Level Undergraduate
This degree is only available to Australian students
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
- Australian or New Zealand Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)
Start Date
February
July
Duration
2 year(s) full-time
Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 65.90 (for 2012)
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Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:
Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
- completed 200 credits of subjects;
- achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
- achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
- obtained a competitive ATAR.
* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required
OR
Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have one of the following qualifications:
- Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for university entry under SACE; or
- Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution*; or
- Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level*; or
- Completed a recognised diploma or advanced diploma from TAFE; or
- Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma; or
- Completed the University Foundation Studies Program with a competitive GPA; or
- Qualified for Special Entry.
** A GPA of 4 refers to the UniSA grading scale which has a range of 1 - 7, other equivalent Australian and international grading scales will be considered.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
None
This program will not be offered in 2013. There will be no further intakes for this program.
Aim
This program provides graduates with a fundamental understanding of the theory, techniques and practices of accounting and finance and a pathway opportunity for further study at the Bachelor degree level.
Content & Structure
The Associate Degree in Accounting is a structured program which provides a broad yet fundamental understanding of key business discipline areas through the Division of Business' eight core courses. It also provides a 7 course specialisation sequence in accounting and finance. Students complete the 8 core courses, a 7 course specialisation sequence and an elective. A total of 72 units are required to complete the program.
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