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About the course
The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting is designed for graduates from non-accounting backgrounds who want to build foundational accounting knowledge for broader career options. You’ll study core principles in accounting and related business areas to support professional practice and further study. The course is delivered on campus at RMIT’s Melbourne City location as a graduate-level qualification in accounting. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.
Career outcome
This graduate certificate can help you move into entry-level accounting and finance roles or support progression into further professional accounting study. Graduates may find opportunities across private industry, public sector and not-for-profits in areas such as accounts support, bookkeeping, finance administration and junior accounting functions. It provides a postgraduate pathway focused on professional accounting practice. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit, financial analysis, and corporate finance leadership roles.
Living Costs in Sydney**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290 |
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