Charles Darwin University
Graduate Certificate of Accounting Studies
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain a clear understanding of accounting principles.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Accounting Studies is incorporated into the Graduate Diploma of Accounting Studies and the Master of Professional Accounting, and it can be your first step to an accounting career.
The course structure of this graduate certificate includes the compulsory study of an accounting principles unit to equip you with specific skills and knowledge to help you apply underlying theory and concepts in a professional or academic context. You will then be able to select your remaining units from a list of accounting and business units offered in the Master of Professional Accounting to support your career goals.
Key facts
What you will study
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (CP) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.
Core unit (10 CP)
- Accounting Principles
Specialist elective units (30 CP)
- Management Accounting
- Corporate Accounting
- Auditing
- Accounting Theory
- Accounting Information Systems
- Economics of Sustainability
- Aspects of Corporate Finance
- Australian Tax Law
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Law
- Business Statistics
Entry requirements
Consideration will be given to applicants who do not have one of the above qualifications, but have either:
- A combination of postgraduate qualifications and relevant professional experience in accounting and finance roles.
- At least five years full-time equivalent relevant professional experience in accounting and finance roles.
English language requirements
This course's minimum English language requirement is met by undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or by undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
- CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40): Completing EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4.
- IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake): A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
- Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency: A minimum overall C1 grade valid for three years from the test date to commencement at CDU.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module: A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of units that you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
You'll network with industry leaders while you develop the skills and knowledge to succeed in roles across the finance and banking industry, as well as diverse roles in the public and private sector.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated full fee in 2025: From $14,444 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated fees are determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.