| Course Type: | Postgraduate Coursework Degree |
| Award: | PGDipAcc - Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting |
| More Information: |
Department of Accounting and Finance |
Key Features
The Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting provides a path for university graduates in any discipline to acquire qualifications that are fully recognised by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. The Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting meets the admission requirements of both CPA Australia and the ICAA.
Suitable For
Non-accounting graduates wanting to change careers and move into the accounting field.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting can find careers in: accounting, taxation, general management, financial planning, company secreterial, auditing.
Requirements
| Entry Requirements: | Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a GPA of at least 2.70 out of 4.00. |
| Course Quota: | No |
| Work Experience Requirements: | No |
| English Language Requirements: | English proficiency is required at IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580. More information can be accessed from Macquarie International. |
| Domestic Students: | Apply through Macquarie University's Postgraduate Studies Section. Fees |
| International Students: | Can be accessed from Macquarie International |
Course Details
| Minimum Course Duration: | 4 Trimesters |
| Location: | North Ryde |
| Mid Year Intake: | Yes |
| Course Commences: | Trimester 1 (January), Trimester 2 (May), Trimester 3 (August) |
| Study Options: | Full-time Part-time |
| Course Credit Point Value: | 39 |
| Enquiries: |
Mrs Mary Dale |
| Notes: |
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Structure of the Course
Required Units
- ACCG849 Economic Analysis
- ACCG851 Business Law
- ACCG860 Quantitative Methods
- ACCG861 Principles of Accounting A
- ACCG862 Principles of Accounting B
- ACCG852 Managerial Accounting
- ACCG853 Accounting Information Systems
- ACCG854 Company Law
- ACCG855 Corporate Accounting
- ACCG856 Auditing and Assurance Services
- ACCG857 Taxation Law
- ACCG858 Financial Management & Policy
- ACCG859 Current Issues in Accounting
Each unit carries a weight of 3 postgraduate credit points.
Sequence of Study and Prerequisites
All units are offered in all trimesters so commencement is possible in any trimester.
Full time
|
Student's trimester |
Unit Code |
Prerequisite |
|
First |
ACCG861 |
Nil |
|
|
ACCG851 |
Nil |
|
|
ACCG849 |
Nil |
|
Second |
ACCG862 |
ACCG861(P) |
|
|
ACCG854 |
ACCG851 |
|
|
ACCG860 |
Nil |
|
Third |
ACCG855 |
ACCG862(P) |
|
|
ACCG852 |
ACCG862 and ACCG860 |
|
|
ACCG853 |
ACCG862 |
|
Fourth |
ACCG856 |
ACCG855 and ACCG853 |
|
|
ACCG857 |
ACCG851 and ACCG862 |
|
|
ACCG858 |
ACCG849, ACCG862, ACCG860 and at least 27 credit points |
|
|
ACCG859 |
ACCG855(P) |
Part-time
One or two subjects per trimester, provided that prerequisites have been satisfied.
Award of both Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Accounting
If the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting has been made, a student wishing to enrol in the Master of Accounting will receive 25% credit of the Postgrduate Diploma towards the Master of Accounting.
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PLEASE NOTE: It is essential that students refer to degree rules and official unit sequences in the University handbook to ascertain their official study program. The university calendar can be found at: http://handbook.mq.edu.au.
It is highly recommended that students access the website http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au at least two weeks prior to enrolment to ensure a suitable schedule for lectures, tutorials and practical sessions for all enrolled units. Please note that new students are required to have their class timetable officially approved by an Academic Adviser upon enrolment and that it is subject to change due to class availability.
