Professional year

The Professional year (Accounting/IT) is a Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) approved course that equips students with the professional and practical skills required to work in the industry in Australia. This program is one of the pathways from university to employment within Australia. The program has been designed, under Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) guidelines, principally for international students seeking to gain permanent residence. At the completion of your program you are able to apply to gain 10 additional points towards migration. The Skilled Migration Internship Program does not guarantee permanent residence, but does assist in gaining the additional points required.

Education Centre of Australia (ECA) is a modern and diverse educational institution that emphasizes innovation and excellence in our educational programs and research across a wide range of disciplines that are in demand in Australia. Under ECA umbrella we have ELSIS (English language School Sydney), ZBA (Zenith Business Academy), Victoria University Sydney Campus and NTS (nursing training & services).  ECA is offering the Professional year in partnership with Australian Computer Society, Institute of Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia and National Institute of Accountants and various Internship companies in Australia.

ECA’S Professional year (Accounting/IT) is aimed at graduates of an IT Bachelor or Masters degree that have recently graduated and are holding a 485 Skilled Graduate (temporary) visa or Bridging Visa A. For details on the 485 visa, visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/485/index.htm

The program takes participants through the fundamentals of Australian workplace practice, Business communications and the professional code of conduct and ethics expected of professionals working in the IT industry. This includes a 12 week work experience module.