The Associate Degree of Accounting now leads directly into the Bachelor of Accounting.
If you enjoy a challenge, NMIT's Associate Degree of Accounting is ideal. This course will prepare you well for a career in Accounting, or for further study at degree level - and particularly for the Bachelor of Accounting. Lecturing staff come from a diverse range of academia and business, and are highly qualified to deliver quality program designed to meet student needs and industry demand.
Areas of study include:
- law
- information management
- economics
- statistics
Specialist topics studied:
- accounting information systems
- risk management
- corporate governance
- management accounting
- company law
- corporate accounting
- financial management
- taxation law compliance
Career opportunities:
- general accounting
- payroll
- accounts receivable and payable
- finance
- management accounting
- general management
The role of accountants today is an exciting and vibrant one - accountants focus on more than simply recoding and reporting financial information. They play an important role in developing strategies to assist business in financial and managerial operations and in guiding clients through various economic conditions.
Professional Membership: Opportunities exist for graduates to apply for membership with the CPA Australia, ICA and IPA. Please contact the CPA, ICA and IPA for further information on membership requirements.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: HEBSACC11
- CRICOS Code: 074622B
Campus: Preston
Duration
Full-time:
2 years
Part-time:
4 years
Part-time not available to International Students
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
The Associate Degree of Accounting now leads directly into NMIT's Bachelor of Accounting. Students who successfully complete the Associate Degree of Accounting may be granted up to 16 subjects credit in a number of business bachelor degrees, e.g. Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Accounting or Financial Management), with NMIT's partner universities or other institutes. The course enables students to maximise their learning and career opportunities by initially gaining a two-year higher education qualification and then articulating to a bachelor or higher degree at a later stage. Contact NMIT for further information regarding articulation pathways with our partner universities.
Career Opportunities
Vocational outcomes for graduates include general accounting, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, finance, management accounting and general management. The course will enable graduates to work within a number of industry sectors such as, manufacturing, retail, hospitality and tourism, arts and entertainment, information technology, health, agriculture, mining, finance, insurance, communications, government, not for profit organisations, community and education.
Entrance Requirements
Local Students:
Year 12 VCE or equivalent with English, or TAFE diploma course in financial services, accounting or equivalent, or relevant industry experience.
International Students:
Year 12 VCE or equivalent with English, or TAFE Diploma course in financial services, accounting or equivalent, or Relevant industry experience. An additional requirement for international students is International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Level 6.Materials
Assessment Methods
The method of assessment may include a combination of examinations, assignments, tests, group and individual reports and projects, essays, practical tasks, literature reviews, journals, presentations, interviews, case studies and class participation.
Materials
Students will be required to purchase prescribed textbooks and other materials as detailed in the Associate Degree of Accounting book list. The class teacher, as required, will provide additional resources once the course commences.
Fees
Local Fees:
$12,000 pa. FEE-HELP is available to eligible students. For more information on course fees and charges, please contact the department.
International Fees:
AU$14,500.00 per year
How to Apply:
Local Students
Full-time:
To start this course at midyear or in 2014, apply directly to NMIT.
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part-time.
International Students:
Enrol now to save before 2014
Our fees are set to increase from 1 January, 2014. Enrol now to take advantage of our 2013 prices or contact us for more information.
To start this course at midyear or in 2014, apply directly to NMIT.
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Units of Study
Credit points are a basic measure of student workload. All subjects are given a credit point value. Most subjects at NMIT are 12 credit points. A normal full-time annual workload is 96 credit points. The academic year is divided into two main semesters; full-time students usually enrol in 48 credit points each semester, part time students usually enrol in 24 credit points each semester or less.
