Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This Undergraduate Certificate gives students foundational knowledge of core business disciplines, with special focus on financial and economic theory. It also provides broad base knowledge of the specialised mathematical and statistical skills required by the accounting discipline.

Learning Outcomes include:

• Theoretical and technical knowledge of core business disciplines.
• Analysis of business situations within a framework of theoretical knowledge.
• Application of learned skills with initiative, judgement and personal responsibility.

 

DURATION

1 term full-time or 2+ terms part-time.

DELIVERY SITE

On campus (South Eveleigh NSW 2015)

APPLICATION DATE

Refer to key dates

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate, or its overseas equivalent.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants holding an overseas equivalent of the NSW HSC must provide proof of English language proficiency at IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent.

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

Core Subjects

• TACC101 Financial Accounting Principles
• TECO103 Principles of Economics
• TFIN102 Principle of Finance
• TSTA101 Introductory Statistics 

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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 completion, students may choose to continue their studies with the Bachelor of International Business (Accounting major), which has been accredited by the Certified Practising Accountants in Australia (CPA Australia) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). Students will receive 24 credit points of advanced standing into the Bachelor degree and exemption from equivalent units in that course.

Graduates’ career options include:

• Accounting
• Banking
• Economics
• Finance
• International Business
• Management