ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting – Melbourne (Bundoora) (LPA)
This program is designed for graduates who majored in accounting and who desire to extend their studies of advanced theory and practice. Students may choose to enrol in this course to facilitate entry to a research degree, such as Master of Commerce or PhD in accounting.
Admission requirements
An Australian Bachelor degree with a major in accounting is required, with at least a C grade average at third year level. Applicants with comparable qualifications will be considered.
Degree requirements
Candidates are required to complete 120 credit points (the equivalent of eight subjects).
Course structure
Students are required to complete a 20,000-word thesis and four 15 credit point subjects. The thesis will be in an accounting topic under the direct supervision of an academic staff member. Approval of research topics is subject to availability of a supervisor in the designated discipline area. Subjects are to be chosen from the compulsory and elective subjects listed below.
Compulsory subjects
| Teaching period | Subject title | Subject code |
|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Issues in Financial Reporting | ACC4IFR |
| TE-SEM-1 | Issues in Management Accounting | ACC4IMA |
| TE-SEM-1 | Research Methodology | MGT4RMA |
| TE-SEM-2 | Postgraduate Thesis Option C | ACC42PGC |
| Elective subjects (1 to be chosen) | ||
| TE-SEM-1 | Contemporary Issues in Management | MGT4CIM |
| TE-SEM-1 | Financial Management | FIN4FMA |
| TE-SEM-1 | Leadership in Organisations | MGT4LED |
| TE-SEM-1 | Remuneration and Performance Management | MGT4RPM |
| TE-SEM-2 | Contemporary Topics in Business Systems | BUS4CTB |
| Other subjects approved by the School of Accounting | ||