Higher School Certificate or equivalent with 55% minimum (comparable to an ATAR of 55) or overseas equivalent
IELTS *(ACADEMIC only; GENERAL not accepted), Minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
TOEFL * (Internet Based Test), Minimum overall score of 60 with no band less than: Listening 11, Speaking 17, Reading 12, Writing 20
PTE *, Minimum overall score of 50 with no band less than 42
CAE *, Minimum overall score of 169 with no band less than 162
HKCEE, Minimum C in Syllabus B
HKALE, Minimum D use of English in AS-Level
GCE Ordinary Level, C grade or better in GCE O-Level English
GCE Advanced Level, D grade or better in GCE A-Level English
NSW HSC (Undergraduate only), Minimum 55% in English subject as a second language
Minimum 50% in English subject or in English Literature
OTHER: Australian qualifications, Successful completion of Certificate IV or higher for a duration of 12 months or over(AQF Level 4 or Higher)
All KOI courses are accredited by TEQSA (Tertiary Education and Quality Standards Agency) and consistent with the AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework). TEQSA regulates qualifications in the Australian education system.
This means that KOI is recognised as providing its students with quality education for the courses on offer in line with Australia’s Higher Education Standards.
The Course Overview – can be used to view the course structure and sequence in which subjects should be studied. All subjects named in the Course Overviews are core subjects and must be studied to satisfy the requirements of the particular award.
The subjects in shaded boxes must be studied in the order they are presented as they provide pre-requisite knowledge for other subjects. The remaining subjects (core and elective) have a recommended trimester, but may be studied in other available trimester slots to suit individual student preferences, provided pre-requisites have been completed.
The Diploma of Accounting is intended to provide students with foundation academic and business skills in accounting, supported with an introduction to related areas of study of economics, business law, statistics and marketing. It also develops the skills for self-directed learning and provides opportunities to apply these skills to business problems.
The Diploma of Accounting can be taken as a stand-alone course of 8 core subjects within 2 trimesters. Alternatively, the Diploma can be used as an entry point and direct entry pathway to the Bachelor of Business (Accounting). There are no electives for the Diploma of Accounting.
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First trimester
Professional Communication Skills (replaces BUS100 Business Study Skills & BUS106A Introduction to Business A)
Introduction to Accounting
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Marketing (Co-req BUS100)
Second trimester
Introduction to Management
(replaces BUS106B Introduction to Business B)
Introduction to Financial Accounting (ACC100)
Introduction to Business Law
Business Statistics
PATHWAY TO FURTHER STUDIES
Graduates of the Diploma of Accounting are eligible to apply for admission into KOI’s Bachelor of Business (Accounting) or Bachelor of Business (Management and Finance). Students progressing into these courses will be given a maximum of 8 credits for prior learning for studies completed within the Diploma of Accounting. Graduates may use the Diploma to gain admission into many other bachelor level courses in Australia and overseas.
Graduates of the Diploma of Accounting may find entry level employment in accounting and financial management.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
