Graduate Diploma in Business (Professional Accounting)
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Business | School of Commerce
| Program Code: DGBS Program Level: Postgraduate Home Campus:
City West Program Length (in EFTSL):
1 |
Program director/s
- Ms Jenny Marks (DGBS - Professional Accounting)
Postgraduate Study Period 5 Orientation Program.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications to this program are online via UniSA's Apply Online portal.
Aim
This program is designed to provide a substantial education in accountancy relevant to the professional interests of graduates without a previous educational award in this discipline.
Entry requirements
Applicants will have completed an undergraduate degree or equivalent.
Minimum English language entry requirements: coursework programs
The minimum English language entry requirements for international students who speak English as a foreign language are detailed below. It should be noted that some programs may specify higher English language entry requirements. These will be indicated in relevant program documentation.
Applicants are required to meet at least one of the English language entry requirements listed. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive.
Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
Postgraduate
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English Language Test (see Note 1) |
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IELTS (International English Language Testing System) |
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·Reading and Writing |
6.0 |
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·Overall Band Score |
6.5 |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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·TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) |
90 with no band less than 21 |
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·TOEFL PBT (Paper-based test) |
577 with TWE (Test of Written English) of 4.5 |
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English Language Programs |
Score |
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Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program |
Level 5 |
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Other Qualifications | |
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·Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or | |
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·Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University (see Note 2). Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of at least two years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the University. | |
Note 1: Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Note 2: The University, through UniSA International, maintains a list of countries where English is commonly used and which would satisfy this criteria. This may include particular educational institutions within a given non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction.
Content/structure
The program consists of eight courses totalling 36 units and can be completed within nine calendar months of intensive full-time study. Students must undertake eight core courses. The program is also available for part-time study.
Fee information
Fees for International students: $AU 19,920 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Fees for Fee Paying Postgraduate students: $AU 17,600 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2009.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
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| ACCT 5023 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5023 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| ACCT 5021 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| ACCT 5016 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5248 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| ACCT 5013 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LAWS 5009 | |||
| BUSS 5233 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Rules
- No course from the program schedule which is substantially equivalent to a course taken in gaining another award may be included in the program of study.
- Students who have taken for another award, a course which is substantially equivalent to a course from the program schedule, may be granted up to 9 units (2 courses) of credit or may substitute a course of equal standing and units value, with the approval of the Program Director.
- The Program Director may approve variations to the program of studies for a student by substituting courses from the program schedule with courses from other graduate level programs in this or another university.
Notes
- Graduates wishing to satisfy the tertiary educational requirements of CPA Australia and the ICAA must complete an additional four courses from the Master of Business (Professioal Accounting) Schedule.
- This is a full fee paying program. Applications should be directed to the School of Commerce.
- The program is taught intensively and can be completed within nine calendar months full-time study. Courses are offered in two groups within each half year period. Students should obtain a program timetable from the Program Director.
- Students who meet the work experience requirement may undertake the course Managerial Finance in place of Corporate Finance.