Charles Sturt University

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Whether you are looking for a career change or you simply want to gain some accounting knowledge to complement your other skills, the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting from Charles Sturt University would be ideal for you. This flexible degree provides a general professional accounting education for graduates of other disciplines.

From the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting through to the master's degree, Charles Sturt University has an option to suit you. This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Delivery mode

Charles Sturt University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission Criteria:

Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Professional Accounting and receive credit for applicable subjects.

English Language Requirements

You can normally meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for entry to most Charles Sturt University courses by doing one of the following:

  • Providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English.
  • For undergraduate courses, have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
    • A minimum overall score of 6.0
    • No individual score below 5.5
  • For postgraduate coursework courses, have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
    • A minimum overall score of 6.0
    • No individual score below 6.0
  • For higher degree by research courses, have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
    • A minimum overall score of 6.5
    • No individual score below 6.0
  • Obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $15,560 $16,000 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Study mode Online
Duration 6 Months
Estimated fee* $15,560 $16,000

Career opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting will prepare you for the following roles.

About Charles Sturt University

We're committed to advancing higher education and research opportunities for the people of regional Australia. We bring strength and learning back to our regions and together, we make this a world worth living in.

We're improving economic and social wellbeing and creating sustainable ecosystems for future generations.

As Australia's leading regional university, we also promote social justice and human rights for First Nations Australians. We do this both within our regions and across Australia.

Operating since 1989
Legal name Charles Sturt University
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