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Graduate Certificate of Accounting and Finance

Effective from 01-JAN-2023 : Code L40

This course introduces the principles of accounting, finance and quantitative business skills for applicants seeking to step into the fields of accounting and finance. You will learn how to evaluate, interpret and analyse financial information and make financial decisions. Graduates can pursue further expertise in accounting and finance by progressing to the Graduate Diploma of Accounting and Finance, the Master of Professional Accounting, or the Master of Finance and Banking.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate a body of specialised accounting and finance knowledge and practice by planning, implementing and evaluating functions in a business setting.
  2. Apply high level, independent judgement when analysing and evaluating complex problems to generate creative solutions.
  3. Communicate specialised knowledge and concepts in accounting and finance to a variety of audiences in business settings.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 0.5 Years
  • Part Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Nirosha KAPU ARACHCHILAGE

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ACC6010Accounting Concepts and Applications20
ECF6110Business Finance20
ECF6102Quantitative Skills for Business20

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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