Graduate Certificate in Business (Professional Accounting)

About the course

This Graduate Certificate in Business (Professional Accounting) is designed for students without a prior accounting background who want a pathway into professional accounting. You’ll build core knowledge across accounting and finance fundamentals, including management accounting and financial decision-making, while strengthening transferable skills such as data analysis, problem-solving and communication. Study online or on campus and use the qualification as a stepping stone to further postgraduate business study.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level and assistant roles supporting accounting and finance teams across corporate, government and professional services settings. The course builds foundations for work involving financial reporting support, cost and management accounting assistance, basic financial analysis, compliance and business administration. It can also help position you for further study toward professional accounting pathways and broader business roles after completing this graduate certificate in accounting and finance.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)