University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop foundational knowledge of accounting, finance, economics and business law while exploring how financial information and business principles support effective management and organisational decision-making.
Course overview
The University of Technology Sydney's Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting introduces the principles of accounting and their role in contemporary business. Designed for professionals seeking to formalise their experience or graduates from non-accounting disciplines, the course develops foundational knowledge across accounting, finance, economics and business law, providing a pathway towards further postgraduate study in professional accounting.
You'll explore how financial information supports managerial decisions, examining the principles of financial management and their application to business activities. Study of economics and contemporary business law broadens your understanding of the economic conditions and legal frameworks that influence organisational decisions. Together, these areas develop your ability to interpret business information, consider financial implications and approach management challenges from different perspectives.
The course comprises four compulsory subjects totalling 24 credit points, integrating accounting concepts with broader business knowledge. Delivered at UTS's City campus, it can be completed in six months full time or one year part time. The qualification may support professional development in business, finance and management roles, while forming part of an articulated pathway to the Master of Professional Accounting, subject to the relevant admission requirements.
Key facts
26th July, 2027
What you will study
The course totals 24 credit points, made up of four core subjects.
Core subjects
- Accounting for Managerial Decisions
- Financial Management
- Contemporary Business Law
- Economics for Management
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed an Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, in a field of study other than accounting.
- A minimum of four years of full-time or equivalent part-time relevant post-secondary professional work experience and a general capacity to undertake tertiary education.
Relevant professional experience refers to current professional work experience in which applicants have developed skills, knowledge and competencies directly related to the course. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community and personal service workers, clerical and administrative workers or sales workers across various industries.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
Applicants seeking admission based on professional work experience must provide a curriculum vitae outlining their competencies, achievements and professional development, along with a Statement of Service or supporting evidence in one of the following formats:
- A Statement of Service provided by the employer.
- A completed UTS Statement of Service signed by the employer.
- A statutory declaration confirming professional work experience (for Australian residents only).
- An official letter from the applicant's accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant's professional work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations and nature of the business.
- A business certificate of registration in the original language and English (e.g. ASIC documentation, ABN or equivalent documentation for Australian businesses).
English language requirements
Applicants required to demonstrate English-language proficiency must meet one of the following requirements:
- IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5 with a writing score of 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT (0–120 scale): Overall 79 with a writing score of 21.
- TOEFL iBT (1–6 scale): Overall 4 with a writing score of 4.5.
- UTS College Academic English 5 (AE5): Pass.
- Pearson PTE: Overall 58 with a writing score of 50.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (C1A/C2P): Overall 176 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.
Recognition of Prior Learning
There is no recognition of prior learning available for this course.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
On completing the UTS Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting, you'll have the acute capabilities you need for a thrilling, rewarding career. With its focus on job-ready competencies, this program will prepare you for wherever your future takes you, giving you the tools to analyse, review, advise, manage and execute a wide range of accounting tasks to the highest possible standard.
With the in-demand skills sought after by employers, you'll be ready to land your dream role in any industry or sector and help your organisation reach ever-greater heights of success.
- Chief Financial Officer
- Senior Accountant
- Business Analyst
- Accounting Manager
- Auditor
- Business Consultant
- Financial Accountant
- Corporate Controller
- Finance Manager
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and apply accounting practices to address complex business problems.
- Collaborate with peers and stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes.
- Communicate accounting information and decisions clearly in an appropriate form to business stakeholders.
- Apply principles of social responsibility, cultural diversity and knowledge of Indigenous values to decisions in professional accounting practice.
- Demonstrate technical skills necessary to operate effectively in professional accounting practice.
- Apply ethical principles and professional integrity in the context of professional accounting practice.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Domestic full-fee paying prices
- Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $5,310
- Indicative annual tuition fee (24 credit points) in 2027: $21,240
- Indicative total course fee in 2027: $21,240
Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP to defer all or part of their tuition fees.
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) may apply and is not included in the indicative tuition fees.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.