Graduate Certificate
This course introduces the principles of accounting, finance and quantitative business skills for applicants seeking to step into the fields of accounting and finance.
The topics you study are aligned with the requirements from the major Australian professional accounting and finance bodies. Students in this course may intend to pursue further expertise in the accounting and finance areas by progressing to the Graduate Diploma of Accounting and Finance, the Master of Professional Accounting, or the Master of Finance and Banking.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Employment opportunities in the area of accounting relate to the provision of services in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, insolvency, budgeting, cost management, planning and decision-making by organisations and individuals; and advisory services on compliance and performance requirements for statutory and strategic governance. Employment opportunities in the area of finance relate to investment management and advice, corporate treasury, banking and financial services.
Possible future job titlesFinancial Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Corporate Treasurer, Financial Market Dealer, Investment Adviser, Investment Manager, Lending Consultant, Entrepreneur Small Business Owner
Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.