Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
Note: This program will be replaced by the Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting from Semester 2, 2009. The Graduate Certificate of Accounting is designed for students who wish to obtain a sound introduction to concepts and procedures in accounting and finance. The program develops the technical, practical, analytical and creative skills necessary to support a successful career in accounting and finance. It provides an entry level into tertiary study and the ability to obtain a tertiary qualification for appropriately qualified candidates. Successful completion of any four of the 12 core Master of Accounting units of study (subject to meeting co-requisite requirements) completes the graduate certificate stage of the nested program. Further study will lead to the Graduate Diploma of Accounting and either the Master of Accounting (Graduate Entry) or Master of Accounting (Non-Graduate Entry).
Aims & Objectives:
At the completion of the program graduates can expect to: have broadened their skills already gained in an undergraduate course or have developed vocational knowledge and skills in a new professional area have developed the basic technical and practical skills necessary to support a successful career in accounting and finance be equipped with suitable skills to continue with further postgraduate study in accounting
Course Structure:
Students normally enrol in four units of study per semester for full-time study or two units of study per semester for part-time study, undertaking the equivalent of three hours per unit of study per week. Full-time students have classes on weekdays for 12 weeks each semester. Classes for part-time students commence at 8.00am on Saturdays and are taught in 6 hour blocks in alternate weeks over a 12 week semester. Examinations ar conducted at the end of the semester in the formal University examination period. Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.
Units of Study:
The graduate certificate requires satisfactory completion of four units of study from the following list (subject to pre/co-requisites): HBC606 Accounting Principles HBC607 Accounting Information Systems HBC608 Business Modelling and Analysis HBL606 Australian Contract Law HBL607 Australian Company Law HBC609 Corporate Financial Management HBC610 Financial Reporting HBC611 Managerial Accounting HBE613 Economics HBC614 Company Auditing HBC615 Financial Accounting Theory HBC616 Income Tax Law
Career Opportunities:
The accounting program provides an avenue for graduates to achieve professional recognition and help fill the shortage of professionally recognised accountants. As many candidates may already be established in a business career, the key vocational outcomes will arise from better current job performance together with new opportunities opening in the accounting and finance areas.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants should normally hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline other than accounting from a recognised university or equivalent institution. Places will also be available to applicants without tertiary qualifications but who have at least five years approved work experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is not applicable in this program. However, exemption credit may be granted based on relevant prior tertiary studies. Further details for students considering higher education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Course Fees:
In 2009, tuition fees for this program are based on $1900 per 12.5 credit point unit of study. In the event that a unit of study is derived from another program, the applicable fee will be that of the other program. All fees are reviewed each year and may increase without notice. The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $81,600 from 1 January 2008). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: www.goingtouni.gov.au
Application Procedure:
For March 2009 entry: Applications for Semester 1 will be accepted until Friday 20 February 2009. Applications may be posted or submitted in person at the Student Information Centre on any campus. Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swin.edu.au/hed/postgrad/postgrad_application.pdf
Further information:
Web: Enquire online Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au Website: www.swinburne.edu.au/business/agse
