Graduate Diploma of Accounting and Finance

About this Course

This course starts by providing basic accounting and finance knowledge and skills, and then develops higher-level capabilities by providing students the option of an accounting-focused stream or a finance-focused stream.

Students graduating in this course can pursue further expertise in the accounting and finance areas by progressing to the Master of Professional Accounting, or the Master of Finance and Banking.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

  Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities in the area of accounting relate to the provision of services in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, insolvency, budgeting, cost management, planning and decision-making by organisations and individuals; and advisory services on compliance and performance requirements for statutory and strategic governance. Employment opportunities in the area of finance relate investment management and advice, corporate treasury, banking and financial services.

Possible future job titles

Financial accountant, Management accountant, Financial or budget analyst, Corporate treasurer, Financial market dealer, Investment adviser, Investment manager, Lending consultant, Entrepreneur or small business owner