Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate of Accounting Practice from Macquarie Business School equips students with core accounting knowledge and skills for an accounting career or to advance their current field. Through hands-on learning from experienced lecturers, the program offers a pathway to advanced postgraduate study, preparing graduates for roles in accounting, business, and finance. Additionally, students benefit from the school's world-renowned ranking and connections to world-leading organizations in the Macquarie Park Innovation District.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Certificate of Accounting Practice is designed for individuals seeking to transition into an accounting role or gain a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles to advance within their current field. The program focuses on contemporary accounting practices and equips students with essential accounting knowledge and skills.
Objectives:
- Gain essential accounting knowledge
- Acquire a range of skills in business and company law, managerial accounting, and accounting standards and practice.
- Undertake a certificate taught by accounting experts
- Learn from qualified and experienced lecturers who have first-hand experience with the accounting professional bodies.
- Position yourself for advanced postgraduate study
- Set yourself up for the Graduate Diploma of Accounting Practice, the Master of Accounting or the Master of Professional Accounting.
- Enhance your learning within a unique high-tech precinct
- Connect with world-leading organisations in the Macquarie Park Innovation District – right next door.
Teaching:
- The program is delivered through structured learning activities facilitated by teachers with extensive industry experience.
Careers:
- The program prepares graduates for roles in accounting, business, and finance.
- It also serves as a pathway to a Master of Accounting or Master of Professional Accounting.
Other:
- The program is part of the Macquarie Business School, which is ranked in the top 100 in the world for Accounting & Finance by QS World Uni Rankings by Subject, 2022.
- The school offers over 80 postgraduate courses, many of which are designed in collaboration with industry.
- Macquarie University is located in a booming business region, only 15 kilometers from the Sydney CBD.
Macquarie University
Overview:
Macquarie University is a public research university located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong focus on research and its commitment to providing students with industry-relevant skills. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines.
Services Offered:
Macquarie University provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Library:
Access to a vast collection of resources, including books, journals, databases, and online learning materials.Campus Security:
Ensuring the safety and security of students and staff on campus.Student Life and Support:
Offering various support services, such as academic advising, career counseling, and mental health resources.Sports, Fitness, and Clubs:
Providing opportunities for students to engage in sports, fitness activities, and extracurricular clubs.Cafes, Bars, and Restaurants:
Offering a variety of dining options on campus.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Macquarie University offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can expect:
Collaborative Campus Environment:
Opportunities to connect with peers, academics, and employers.World-Leading Facilities:
Access to state-of-the-art facilities that enhance the learning experience.Active Student Life:
A wide range of clubs, societies, and events to participate in.Key Reasons to Study There:
Industry-Responsive Degrees:
Programs designed to equip students with in-demand skills for the workforce.Strong Employability Outcomes:
Ranked highly in Australia for employment outcomes.World-Class Research:
Recognized for its research excellence, with several subjects ranked in the top 100 globally.Collaborative Campus Environment:
Fosters a supportive and engaging learning environment.Strong Industry Partnerships:
Over 300 industry partners on campus and within the innovation precinct.Academic Programs:
Macquarie University offers a wide range of academic programs across its faculties, including:
Faculty of Arts:
Education, History, Archaeology, Indigenous Studies, Law, Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language, Literature, Philosophy, Security Studies, and Criminology.Macquarie Business School:
Accounting, Actuarial Studies, Business Analytics, Applied Finance, Economics, Management, and Marketing.Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences:
Various programs in medicine, health, and human sciences.Faculty of Science and Engineering:
Computing, Engineering, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Applied BioSciences, and Australian Astronomical Optics.Other:
Entry Requirements:
- A-level: AAB
- Other course specific tests: Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer.
- Alternative qualification:
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may be required.
- BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDD. Other BTEC qualifications are also considered.
- Cambridge Pre-U: D3, M1, M2.
- International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level.
- Other Qualifications: European Baccalaureate: 80%.
- International: We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications. For more information contact the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science Undergraduate Admissions team.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
- Other English qualifications: Read English language equivalent qualifications.
