Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DGPA

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
036380G

Entry requirements

Entrants to the program shall normally hold:
- A completed Bachelors degree with a GPA of 4*; OR
- A completed Graduate Certificate in a related discipline with a GPA of 4*.
* A GPA of 4 refers to the UniSA grading scale which has a range of 1 - 7, other Australian and international grading scales will be considered.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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To apply for the next intake, please see the Graduate Certificate in Business DCBB.

Aim

This program is designed to provide a substantial education on accountancy relevant to the professional interests of graduates without a previous educational award in this discipline.

Content & Structure

The program consists of eight courses totalling 36 units and can be completed within nine calendar months of intensive full time study. Students must undertake eight core courses. The program is also available for part time study.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Financial Accounting	ACCT 5023	4.5
Information and Systems for Competitive Advantage M	INFS 5023	4.5
Research for Business Decision Making	BUSS 5397	4.5
Management Accounting M	ACCT 5016	4.5
Economic Principles for Business	ECON 5020	4.5
Advanced Accounting	ACCT 5013	4.5
Commercial Law M	COML 5009	4.5
Corporate Finance	BUSS 5233	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. No course from the program schedule which is substantially equivalent to a course taken in gaining another award may be included in the program of study.

2. Students who have taken for another award, a course which is substantially equivalent to a course from the program schedule, may be granted up to 9 units (2 courses) of credit or may substitute a course of equal standing and units value, with the approval of the Program Director.

3. The Program Director may approve variations to the program of studies for a student by substituting courses from the program schedule with courses from other graduate level programs in this or another university.

Notes

1. Students who wish to satisfy the tertiary educational requirements of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, must complete all of the courses in the program schedule of the Master of Professional Accounting.

2. This is a full fee paying program.

3. Applications should be directed to the School of Commerce.