Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

About

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting is an introductory course that provides a general understanding of accounting and related areas in business, including accounting, finance, economics, and business law.

Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting provides a pathway to the Master of Professional Accounting or Master of Professional Accounting Advanced, with credit of four subjects towards the master's degree. Progression to other master’s degrees, including the MBA, may also be possible with some credit.

Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting provides a pathway to the Master of Professional Accounting or Master of Professional Accounting Advanced, with credit of four subjects towards the master’s degree. Progression to other master’s programs, including the MBA, may also be possible with some credit.

Admission criteria

Either:

• an Australian bachelor degree, or recognised equivalent; or
• tertiary academic qualification of at least three years' full-time duration.

Applicants with three years’ full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in accounting will also be considered and should contact UOW to discuss their options.

Fees and charges

This course will be offered as a Commonwealth supported place (CSP). This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.

^ Fee column represents an annual amount unless the course duration is less than one year and the amount then represents the full cost of the course.

Australian Government financial assistance

University of Wollongong scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the University of Wollongong website.

Visit the University of Wollongong website or call 1300 FOR UOW (1300 367 869).

Visit the Sydney Business School website, UOW.
Email the faculty via UOW Future Students.

Sydney Business School, UOW is the graduate school of the Faculty of Business and Law at University of Wollongong. Our courses are delivered from campuses located in the Sydney CBD and Wollongong. They are designed for individuals seeking to expand their expertise, build professional excellence or enhance their leadership capabilities.