Charles Darwin University
3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
Earn a dual qualification combining accounting expertise with digital enterprise skills. This three-year program prepares you for professional accounting roles enhanced by technology and business innovation capabilities, ideal for those seeking careers in finance, auditing, or digital-forward organizations.
Applicants must meet one of the following: successful completion of Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training with ATAR of at least 60; completion of a Certificate III or higher national qualification; at least 0.5 year of full-time higher education study; overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian standards; STAT Multiple Choice score of 140; completion of tertiary preparation courses; acceptable personal competencies statement and employment experience; or ADF membership with 1+ year service at specified ranks. English language proficiency is required, demonstrated through previous English-medium study, Australian Year 12 completion, approved English tests (IELTS 6.0, PTE 50, TOEFL 60, or CAE 169), or recognized employment/education pathways.
Year 1 introduces foundational concepts in accounting, management, business, and information technology through core units including Business Communications, Introduction to Management, Cultural Capabilities, Software Now, Computing Fundamentals, Introduction to Accounting, Fundamentals of Economics, and Introduction to Business Law. Year 2 develops advanced accounting knowledge with Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Finance, Commercial and Corporate Law, and Corporate Accounting, alongside specialist electives in Digital Enterprise. Year 3 focuses on specialized accounting topics including Accounting Theory and Contemporary Issues, Strategic Management Accounting, Principles of Auditing, Accounting Information Systems, Taxation, and the capstone unit Ethics, Governance and Professional Applications. Specialist electives include Global Digital Enterprise, Foundations of Data Science, Mobile Web Structures, Database Concepts, Project Management, Entrepreneurship Fundamentals, and The Mobile Paradigm.
Charles Darwin University is recognized as a five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024). CDU offers flexible study options including online, on-campus, part-time, and full-time formats to suit diverse student needs. The program is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), meeting professional membership educational requirements. CDU provides a people-first approach with supportive learning environment, enabling students to balance study with work and family commitments while networking with industry leaders.
Graduates are prepared for diverse professional roles across small, medium, and large organizations. Career opportunities include financial accountant, management accountant, auditor, tax auditor or preparer, business analyst, financial analyst, and positions within multinational corporations or Big Four accounting firms. The dual qualification's combination of accounting and digital enterprise knowledge positions graduates uniquely for roles in professional accounting firms, corporate and public-sector organizations, or entrepreneurial ventures. The digital enterprise component opens additional opportunities in technology-driven finance roles and digital transformation initiatives.
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