SCU - Graduate Certificate in Accounting

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Course summary

The Graduate Certificate in Accounting from Southern Cross University provides an introduction to accounting and finance. It has a flexible structure that allows students to focus on areas of most interest to them. Subjects available include business and managerial accounting, financial reporting, contemporary issues in accounting, economics and quantitative analysis, finance, information systems and legal studies.

This is a pathway award and students who complete the Graduate Certificate are awarded four units of advanced standing towards the Master of Professional Accounting, which is an industry accredited accounting degree.

Domestic snapshot

Duration	Location	Session
0.5F/1P	Gold Coast	1, 2, 3
Online	1, 2, 3

Duration

Location

Session

0.5F/1P

Gold Coast

1, 2, 3

Online

1, 2, 3

International snapshot

Duration	Location	Session
0.5F/1P	Gold Coast	1, 2, 3

Duration

Location

Session

0.5F/1P

Gold Coast

1, 2, 3

Major areas of study

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour	Develop and create professional solutions to specific problem from a discipline area. Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a specific issue or theory from a professional area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification.
Creativity	Incorporated in Intellectual rigour.
Ethical practice	Analyse and compare challenging organisational ethical issues within a professional context. Apply discipline based knowledge and professional skills in situations that require autonomy and a high level of responsible behaviour.
Knowledge of a discipline	Demonstrate and apply well developed discipline knowledge and professional skills in a specialised management area within a global perspective. Apply and integrate research principles and methods to professional management situations.
Lifelong learning	Incorporated in Intellectual rigour.
Communication and social skills	Prepare and deliver professional discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business or public context. Prepare and deliver professional and justified, discipline advice using written communications suitable for business and public contexts. Investigate and explain leadership research and practice in the management of people and self. Appraise self and team regarding participation and performance.
Cultural competence	Incorporated in Knowledge of a discipline.

Assessment methods

The course incorporates progressive assessment and examinations. Students are assessed on the basis of written and oral assignments reflecting authentic work tasks and contemporary topics. These assignments come in a range of formats designed to assist knowledge and skills development over the duration of the course. Formats include business reports, case studies, discussion board posts, presentations, quizzes, and research plans and studies

Teaching methods

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Lectures may be streamed live or pre-recorded; either way students can download a recording at their convenience.

Each week, students progress their learning by following activities, readings and case studies laid out, step-by-step, in a website for each unit. As they move through the learning outcomes, they can discuss their progress in online forums and ask questions of their peers, lecturer or tutor.

Career opportunities

Professional placement

Professional recognition

Related courses

Type

Detail

Course code

1007134

Course abbreviation

GradCertAcc

Credit points

Equivalent units

Duration

0.5 years full-time; 1 year part-time

Availability details

Location	Session
Gold Coast	1, 2, 3
Online	1, 2, 3

Fees

Fee paying

Type

Detail

Course code

1007134

Course abbreviation

GradCertAcc

Credit points

Equivalent units

Duration

0.5 years full-time; 1 year part-time

Availability details

Location	Session	Annual Fees	CRICOS
Gold Coast	1, 2, 3	$13,200 ($3,300 per unit)	055690C
Notice Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

Admission Requirements

Qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree. Refer to the Course Structure tab for specific admission requirements.

English language IELTS

Category	Score
Overall Score	6.5

Learning Resources

MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.

The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards.

Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.

The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources.

The Academic Skills team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, assignment reviews and small group or one-on-one face-to-face, phone or Skype consultations during business hours 9am to 4.30pm. Appointments can be made via the MySCU Hub 'Connect Now' button or on the Academic Skills home page. Students can also book appointments online in Career Hub.

The Studiosity service provides online after-hours study support for SCU students. This service is available from 4pm to midnight Sunday to Friday via the 'Connect Now' button on MySCU Hub or from a link in nominated unit learning sites. The Studiosity service offers generic writing feedback and live online chat assistance for foundational concepts and study skills.

Equipment and facilities

Southern Cross University provides students with modern well equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Contemporary audiovisual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.

Course structure

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

Admission requirements

Applicants for admission to candidature in the Graduate Certificate in Accounting may be selected where they can demonstrate professional standing approved by the School Board to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.
With reference to Schedule B in Rule 2, Section 1 the level of attainment should be at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

Course requirements

To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Accounting a candidate shall successfully complete not less than four (4) units (48 credit points) from Part A.

Schedule of units

	Title	Level of learning
Part A
	ACC00712 - Business Accounting	Introductory
	ACC00718 - Accounting Information Systems and Processes	Intermediate
	ECO82001 - Economics and Quantitative Analysis	Intermediate
	LAW00720 - Legal Studies	Introductory
	ACC00713 - Company and Financial Reporting	Intermediate
	ACC00714 - Managerial Accounting	Intermediate
	ACC00716 - Finance	Introductory
	ACC03032 - Contemporary Issues in Accounting Theory	Advanced

Applications are not available for 2018. Please select a different year above or see Course Options for courses currently offered.

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From the 1st of June, 2017, the term 'Distance Education' has been replaced with 'Online'