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Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting
Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting is designed to develop the technical, analytical and creative skills you'll need for a successful career in accounting and finance. This course provides an entry level into university study with admission based on your previous study and/or relevant full-time work experience. Skills learned can result in better job performance or new job opportunities within the industry. Check the Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting course handbook Get a copy of our course guide Course is no longer taking applications This course is no longer taking applications for 2025 and is closed for new enrolments. The information on this page is for continuing students only. To discuss your study options, contact us . Upgrade your skills Problem solving Ethical conduct Stretch your career further Accountant Bookeeper Banking Why Swinburne? Top 5% of the world's higher education business schools 91.1% of graduates found employment within 4 months of finishing. The median income for PG graduates one year out is $79.5K Business graduate employers include Telstra, NAB, ANZ and IBM Source The director of my company recognised my commitment and study success and created a role which incorporated my new-born skills. It's never too late to make a.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting requires students to complete units of study to the value of 50 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated. Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study) Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study) Core units
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Management AccountantANZSCO 221112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
External AuditorANZSCO 221213
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211
On STSOL and CSOL, supporting the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
, visit our entry requirements for international students page. Entry requirements for international students Admission requirements Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process. English language requirements Satisfactory completion of one of the following: IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above or equivalent measures available at English language requirements . Need to undertake an English assessment for entry? A.
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