Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

Centre for Business Studies
and Information
Technology
Further Studies
Students completing the Associate Diploma of
Business (Accounting) may be eligible to apply
for admission to Bachelor of Business courses
conducted by a number of Colleges of Advanced
Education and Universities (for example, Deakin
University, Monash University, Swinburne
University of Technology).
Employment Prospects
Initial employment may be gained in a wide
variety of accounting related functions for
example, costing, payroll, accounts payable,
accounts receivable, taxation or budgeting.
Associate Diploma of Business (Accounting)
holders may also advance to management
positions in industry, commerce and
Government.
Industry Recognition
1. National lnstitute of Accountants
Students who complete the Associate
Diploma of Business (Accounting) including
advanced accounting will be academically
qualified to join the National Institute of
Accountants. Direct enquiries to The
National Institute of Accountants, 5th Floor,
Gateway Plaza, 449 Swanston Street,
Melbourne, 3000. Telephone 663 3457.
2. Tax Agent's Registration Board
Students who complete the Associate
Diploma of Business (Accounting),
including the three taxation units, and who
are eligible for membership of the NIA are
academically qualified to apply for a Tax
Agent's Licence. Applications must be made
within three years of completing the tax
units. Direct enquiries to The Tax Agents
Registration Board of Victoria, 350 Little
Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000. Telephone
608 2882.
Application Procedure
New students are enrolled twice a year subject to
funding. Enrolments are in February for semester
one and July for semester two. Prospective
students must complete an application form
which is available from:-
Centre for Business Studies and Information
Technology
Swinburne University of Technology -
TAFE Division
Prahran Campus, 144 High Street, Prahran, 3181.
Telephone: (03) 522 6828, Fax (03) 529 5294
Applications best meeting the entrance criteria
are offered places in order of receipt. Written
notification of a place is made no later than
February, lor semester one, and July, for
semester two. Notification of failure to gain a
place is made alter these clates and when all
places are filled. Applications close on 30
November for semester one enrolment and on
31 May for semester 2 enrolment. Late
applications may be accepted depending on
availability of places.
Off Campus
Students may be able to undertake all or part of
this course through the college Off-Campus
Centre. Enquiries should be directed to the Off-
Campus Centre, telephone 522 6798.
Assessment Procedures
To gain the award stutlents must:-
* pass all required units by demonstrating
achievement of the performance objectives
as outlined in current syllabus
documentation;
attend 80% of class contact time.
Exemption Applications
Exemption from units may be granted to those
who have passed equivalent subjects at other
institutions. No exemption will be granted for
MSC or VCE subjects where these are part of the
entrance requirement. Application forms are
available at enrolment time.
English Language
Units are conducted in English. Students with
English as a Second Language require advanced
level English. Generally students must have
sufficient English language skills to understand
instructions, read technical books and
magazines, make oral presentations, and prepare
written reports. Full-time students will be given
opportunity for extra English tuition of up to 3
hours per week.
Fees and Charges
The College charges an enrolment fee based on
the maximum contact hours for the enrolled
units. The schedule is as follows:-
Band 1 0 - 39 $30
Band 2 40 - 79 $50
Band 3 80 - 239 $140
Band 4 240 - 359 $2 10
Band 5 360 - 539 $310
Band 6 540 - plus $390
The Student Union also charges a fee which is
compulsory.
Course Structure and Contact Hours
Students are required to complete Stage 1 to
obtain the Advanced Certificate in Accounting
and Stages 1 and 2 to obtain the Associate
Diploma of Business (Accounting). Stage 1 of the
course comprises 12 compulsory units. Stage 2
of the course comprises 9 compulsory units and
3 electives.