University of Tasmania
Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Gain a strong foundation in accounting fundamentals.
Course overview
Whether you're looking to start a new career or boost your current skills, the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting course offers flexible full-time or part-time options. The program is perfect for those without an accounting background.
Completing this 12-month graduate diploma course sets you on a path to becoming a certified accountant, with opportunities to further advance your expertise through additional studies.
Key facts
What you will study
To graduate from the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting course, a student must satisfactorily complete 100 credit points of study (eight units) comprising:
- 50 credit points of transition units from the Master of Professional Accounting
- 50 credit points of core units from the Master of Professional Accounting
Core units
- Statistical and Economic Analysis for Decision Making
- Principles of Financial Management
- Accounting and Accountability for Decision Making
- Business and Corporate Law in Practice
- Contemporary Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Management Decision Making and Strategy
- Australian Tax Law and Practice
- Pathway to Accounting and Finance Careers
Entry requirements
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:
- A completed undergraduate or postgraduate course in any discipline at bachelor's level (AQF level 7) or higher (or equivalent).
Applicants with work experience
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:
- Qualifications, relevant work experience or other special circumstances, as approved by the College Executive Dean or delegated authority.
You must provide evidence to support your application on the basis of work experience, in particular a copy of your CV demonstrating your work experience and letters of reference from line managers or similar to confirm your work experience. In the case of applicants who have worked as a sole trader or consultant, additional evidence to support the level of experience must be provided.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Upon completing our Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting course, you'll be equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to pursue a rewarding career in accounting. From financial analysis to understanding regulations, this course prepares you for roles in finance and business. Whether you aim to be an accountant, financial analyst, or advisor, the practical training of this course ensures you're ready to excel.
Learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate strategies and make high-level judgments relating to professional accounting practice, while applying a sustainable business model lens.
- Justify business ideas in various contexts using effective oral and written communication techniques with both accounting and non-accounting professionals.
- Research and analyse business performance and impacts to make recommendations to decision-makers.
- Apply collaborative, cooperative and teamwork skills in team settings to justify business advice.
- Seek and engage with feedback to reflect on business advice and for professional improvement.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated total fee in 2025: $21,896 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated total fee is based on a study load of 100 credit points or eight units.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.