Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting

About the course

This Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting builds advanced accounting and finance capability for business decision-making across organisations. Designed for graduates from any discipline, it covers key areas such as financial reporting, management accounting and performance management, while developing practical, job-ready skills through industry-connected learning. It also provides a pathway toward CPA Australia/CA Program studies and further postgraduate coursework in accounting.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue accounting and finance roles across corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations, supporting planning, reporting and performance analysis. The course can prepare you for work in areas such as financial accounting, management accounting, budgeting and advisory support, and may assist progression into professional accounting pathways. This Graduate Diploma supports early-to-mid career development in the accounting & finance discipline. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit, financial analysis, and corporate finance leadership roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)