Kaplan Business School (KBS) is a private higher education institution in Australia that offers business and accounting programs for both domestic and international students. It is officially registered with the Australian government’s education regulatory body and listed on CRICOS, meaning it can teach international students on student visas. KBS has multiple campuses in major cities across Australia.

 

Why Study the Graduate Certificate in Accounting at KBS?

The Graduate Certificate in Accounting is designed to give you a solid foundation in accounting principles, financial literacy, and business-related analytical skills — essential for starting a career in accounting or enhancing your existing business knowledge.

 

This course is especially suitable for students who may not have previously studied accounting but want to enter accounting-related roles or use it as a pathway to higher degrees such as a Master of Accounting or Master of Professional Accounting.

 

Program Structure & Subjects

You complete 4 core subjects that provide both foundational and practical accounting knowledge.

Core Units:

1. Financial Accounting

2. Management Accounting

3. Finance

4. Business and Corporations Law

 

Specialisations / Disciplines

This course does not offer selectable majors or specialisations — it is a general postgraduate qualification in accounting that gives broad knowledge across key accounting functions.

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

• Accounts Clerk

• Payroll Officer

• Bookkeeper

• Budget Analyst

 

Visa Requirements for International Students

International students enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Accounting will need to:

• Receive an Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) from KBS.
• Apply for an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500).
• Provide evidence of financial capacity, English proficiency, and health cover (OSHC).

 

Program Highlights

• Strong foundation in accounting principles, business law and finance.
• Designed for students from non-accounting backgrounds.
• Pathway into postgraduate accounting degrees.
• Multiple intakes for flexible planning.
• Scholarships available to reduce fees.