Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

    Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

    Duration6 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 17,298 / Total
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 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 Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    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
    17,298 / total
    Application Fee 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. 

    Remember, our team are experts in RMIT study options and how to apply, so contact the team if you need support with your application.

    Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

    RMIT University

    RMIT University

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne