General admission criteria for Graduate Certificates at IMC apply.
Applicants require:
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification);
- Three years' relevant work experience.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Accounting is an introductory course
designed to provide a general understanding of accounting and related areas of business study. It covers foundation knowledge in the areas of accounting, statistics, law and economics, and can provide postgraduate level learning in accounting as a stand-alone award.
Students will develop an understanding of the framework and principles underpinning the preparation of accounting information as well as the ability to apply such principles to the preparation of basic financial statements. There will also be an exploration and analysis of the tools required of the accounting professional, with an emphasis upon the managerial skills and professionalism necessary in contemporary business.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Accounting, students may apply to enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Accounting, Master of Professional Accounting degree or Master of Professional Accounting and Business degree. Students progressing into a higher award will be given credit for studies completed within the Graduate Certificate.
Career options include management-level positions in industry or government, as well as not-for-profit organisations.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
- SydneyNSW