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Overview

This Graduate Diploma is designed for aspiring accounting professionals requiring additional support to complete the educational requirements for membership with CPA . Applicants need to have completed a qualifying undergraduate or postgraduate degree meeting the foundation competency requirement for entry into the CPA Program

Learning Outcomes

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Business knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in context of local and global business.
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
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Responsible business practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
3.
Global and cultural competence: Students will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse community
  • Leaders
  • Global citizens
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Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
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Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels
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Leadership development: Students will develop the capacity to take initiative, encourage forward thinking and bring about innovation, while effectively influencing others to achieve desired results.

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 36 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Core Courses24 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Elective Courses12 Units of Credit:

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

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Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

A professional qualification like CPA  Australia is necessary to be recognise as a credible accounting professional. This program will allow students to complete their foundation and professional module requirements for CPA professional membership in the one program.

Additional Information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit previous UNSW Online Handbooks

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Program Fees

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