Gain the knowledge and skills for a fulfilling business career in accounting. If you’ve got a bachelor degree in a non-accounting discipline, this one-year course offers a fast track into accounting as a profession. VU’s Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting will teach you the technical, analytical and interpersonal skills that are essential for a professional accountant working in today’s global economy. You’ll gain awareness and insights from key units in this course – from managerial accounting and business law to professional auditing and issues in contemporary accounting. This course will qualify you as an accountant and also satisfies the educational requirements for membership with associations within the industry. Delivered by the Victoria Graduate School of Business (VGSB), this course is taught at our City Flinders Campus. In the heart of Melbourne’s busy CBD, the campus is within walking distance to a range of great restaurants, shops and easy transport options. Course structure The Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting course is a 96 credit point (8 unit), one year full-time duration award which may be studied in part-time mode. The course consists of eight postgraduate business units.Careers in accounting A Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting can set you up with a career in either accounting or finance - across the private, not-for-profit or government sectors. VU graduates generally secure roles as general accountants or management accountants.