Diploma in Applied Finance and Accounting CRICOS: 089806D PROGRAM OVERVIEW This degree is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in global finance and helps to prepare for the professional fields of finance and accounting. Students who complete the Diploma of Applied Finance and Accounting may then choose to continue in the 2nd and 3rd years of IMC Bachelor of Applied Finance and Accounting. DURATION 1 year full-time or 2 years for part-time International students are required to maintain a full-time study load on campus basis. DELIVERY SITE South Eveleigh NSW APPLICATION DATE Refer to key dates ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Domestic Students: Please refer to Undergraduate Admission Requirements. International Students: Please refer to Overseas Qualification Recognition. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Please refer to English Language Requirements CREDIT ARRANGEMENT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available and will be assessed in accordance with IMC's RPL policy and procedure. Please refer to the Application for Recognition of Prior Learning and the RPL policy and procedure for further details. COURSE STRUCTURE This course contains the following core units Year 1 Core Subjects TACC101 Financial Accounting Principles TACC102 Accounting for Decision Making TECO103 Principles of Economics (new combined unit) TFIN102 Principles of Finance TSTA101 Introductory Statistics Year 1 Elective Subjects (choose 3 of the following) TBUS110 Introduction to e-Commerce TMGT101 Business Management TMKT101 Principles of Marketing ASSESSMENT METHODS Assessment methods are designed to encourage learning, provide feedback and measure achievement of unit learning outcomes. Forms of assessment vary among units and include research reports, projects, essays, group work, presentations, problem solving and case studies as well as tests, quizzes and examinations. Students may be required to complete assessment tasks alone or in groups to encourage development of generic skills. Assessments generally require a written submission but may include an oral presentation. In capstone units, assessments may include industry engagement and an extensive report. PATHWAY TO EMPLOYMENT / FURTHER STUDY Upon successful completion of 8 Diploma units (48 credit points), students may choose to continue in the 2nd and 3rd years of IMC's Bachelor of Applied Finance and Accounting. This will be conditional on completion at an appropriate level. Banking (retail and merchant) Corporate management Financial planning Financial analyst for accounting and consultancy firms Financial consultant Financial economist Foreign exchange dealing Funds management Insurance Investment appraisal International finance Management consultant Market analyst Planning/policy analyst Public administrator Public finance and government, such as the Reserve Bank Researcher Statistician Stockbroker Treasury management Register Your Interest