Overview (2027)
Key Information
Duration
Minimum 1 Year, up to a maximum of 3 years.
Location
CRICOS: 052939G
Duration
Minimum 1 year, up to a maximum of 3 years.
Location
Are you ready to dive into the world of accounting?
Whether you're looking to start a new career or boost your current skills, this 12-month course offers flexible full-time or part-time options. Perfect for those without an accounting background, you'll gain a strong foundation in accounting fundamentals. Completing this graduate diploma sets you on a path to becoming a certified accountant, with opportunities to further advance your expertise through additional studies.
- 1 Critically evaluate strategies and make high-level judgments relating to professional accounting practice, while applying a sustainable business model lens
- 2 Justify business ideas in various contexts using effective oral and written communication techniques with both accounting and non-accounting professionals
- 3 Research and analyse business performance and impacts to make recommendations to decision makers
- 4 Apply collaborative, cooperative and teamwork skills in team settings to justify business advice.
- 5 Seek and engage with feedback to reflect on business advice and for professional improvement.
The units in this course form part of the MPA program and on completion of the MPA degree, it provides a pathway for students to qualify for membership of Professional Accounting bodies, including CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand. The students are then able to pursue professional year studies with these bodies.
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, our course prepares you for roles in finance and business. Whether you aim to be an accountant, financial analyst, or advisor, our practical training ensures you're ready to excel.
Course structure
To graduate from the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting course, a student must satisfactorily complete 100 credit points of study 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
Economics for Managers introduces students to economic reasoning as a framework for analysing and addressing organisational, market and public policy problems. Students apply economic concepts and analytical frameworks to understand how individuals, organisations, markets and governments make decisions and how…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 |  |  |  | |
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- On-campus
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This unit introduces students to the major concepts and analytical tools used in the theory and practice of financial management within an Australian context. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of: the scope and nature of the…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Melbourne Study Centre | Semester 1 | | | ||
| Ultimo Study Centre | Semester 1 | | | ||
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- On-campus
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View all details for BFA503 Principles of Financial Management
Accounting and Accountability for Decision Making is an introductory accounting unit that explores the evolving role of accounting in promoting organisational accountability, especially in social and environmental contexts. It emphasises that accounting is not just about financial reporting and cost…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Melbourne Study Centre | Semester 2 | | | ||
| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
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| Online | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
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View all details for BFA507 Accounting and Accountability for Decision Making
This unit covers a range of legal topics relating to the business environment. It combines topics that are necessary for a consideration of business and corporate law including: an introduction to legal systems; contract law principles (including breaches and disputes);varied…
Credit Points: 12.5
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- On-campus
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View all details for BFA601 Business and Corporate Law in Practice
This unit builds on the skills and knowledge from BFA507 Accounting and Accountability for Decision Making. It examines financial accounting theory and practice, addressing complex corporate issues. In this unit, you will critically evaluate professional and ethical decision-making, integrating sustainability…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Melbourne Study Centre | Semester 1 | | | ||
| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
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| Online | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
View all details for BFA605 Contemporary Financial Accounting and Reporting
In this unit we explore the key functions fulfilled by managerial and cost accounting. The primary purpose of managerial and cost accounting is to provide relevant information to managers within an organisation. Managerial accounting can be thought of as the…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Melbourne Study Centre | Semester 2 | | | ||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Online | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
View all details for BFA612 Management Decision Making and Strategy
This unit introduces students to the core concepts in Australian taxation and identifies the framework (both legal and administrative) behind those concepts. The knowledge gained through this exploration enables the application of the framework to current issues faced by individuals…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Online | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
In this unit you will develop and apply the skills necessary to succeed in obtaining employment and a career in accounting and finance. As a graduate, it is essential to be able to demonstrate capability in applying technical skills in…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
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View all details for BFA746 Pathway to Accounting and Finance Careers
Entry requirements
Applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:
- A completed undergraduate or postgraduate course in any discipline at Bachelor 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.
Applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:
- A completed undergraduate or postgraduate course in any discipline at Bachelor 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.
English Language Requirements
Please refer to the University's English Language Requirements as summarised here: https://www.utas.edu.au/international/applying/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements
Students who successfully complete the C5B Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting may articulate with full credit into the C6B Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting.
Students who successfully complete the C6B Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting may articulate with full credit into the C7S Master of Professional Accounting.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
This is a full-fee course, which means you’ll need to pay the full amount for your studies. Commonwealth Supported Places are not available in this course.
Your tuition fees will depend on specific unit enrolment, and are subject to annual increases each year. You can find the complete fee details for each unit of study on the individual unit pages. The units for this course are found in the course structure section of this page.
Detailed information for domestic students, including the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), is available at Scholarships, fees and costs.
FEE-HELP loans
You may be able to fund all or part of your tuition fees by accessing a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists domestic full-fee students to pay for University, which is repaid through the Australian Tax System once you earn above a repayment threshold. This means you’ll only have to start repaying the loan once you start earning above a specific amount.
Further information on HELP loans can be found at Australian Government Study Assist.
International students
2027 annual international student tuition fee: $44,250 AUD
The standard year of study for this course is 100 credit points.
Indicative total tuition fee for international students: $ 44,250 AUD.
This total tuition fee is indicative only. Please visit fees and costs for further information on how this is calculated.
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Domestic scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
International scholarships
The University of Tasmania offers a range of scholarships for full fee-paying international students, designed to recognise academic merit and support access to university study.
For many of our international scholarships you will be automatically assessed when you submit your International Student Application, meaning no separate scholarship application is required. Some scholarships may require additional application steps. Explore our International Scholarships to learn more about available opportunities and application requirements.
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