Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

084995A

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Melbourne City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 24,480 / total

Next Intake February-2026

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

About

Gain the core skills you need to launch a career in professional accounting.

Become a literate and analytical accounting practitioner with strong foundational skills in financial decision making and reporting, business and corporations law, and more.

Designed for those without an accounting background, this immersive graduate certificate will give you the skills required to not only join this always-essential field, but to thrive in it.

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting at RMIT?

Industry input

This course has been developed in consultation with high-profile industry executives.

Graduate job-ready

Build a foundation for your career, or be prepared for further study.

Professional association

Gain eligibility to join the Institute of Public Accountants.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree, (or equivalent overseas qualification) or higher level qualification in any discipline.

You may also be considered if you have a minimum of 5 years full-time equivalent work experience. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV).

English Program Requirements

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

Career

Graduates may work in public accounting practice or commercial and government organisations.

Graduates are encouraged to progress to the Master of Professional Accounting.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 24,480

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

Step 1: Find a course

Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students.

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