Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

306363 v.2 Master of Professional Accounting


MPAcc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 043320F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

Designed for those working or seeking to work in a field that requires specalised knowledge in accounting. It provides advanced theoretical and applied studies in professional accounting and helps those interested in pursuing a career in professional accounting and related fields.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree, a graduate diploma or equivalent qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

Students select graduate optional units in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

Professional Recognition

Students completing the course will satisfy the requirements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and CPA Australia.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Other CRICOS Codes

List of codes for Sydney - 055204M - 78 weeks, 055201C - 104 weeks.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

302129 v.2   Accounting (Financial) 510 3.0 25.0
5697 v.7   Economic Analysis and Asian Economies 550 3.0 25.0
5700 v.6   Information for Business Decisions 550 3.0 25.0
  OR  
306362 v.1   Accounting (Quantitative Methods) 516 3.0 25.0
5934 v.4   Legal Environment 560 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

11941 v.2   Accounting (Managerial) 530 3.0 25.0
11942 v.2   Accounting (Information Systems) 531 3.0 25.0
302128 v.2   Accounting (Corporate) 511 3.0 25.0
5469 v.8   Law (Corporation) 564 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

11945 v.5   Taxation 531 3.0 25.0
11947 v.2   Auditing 551 3.0 25.0
302130 v.2   Accounting (Theory and Issues) 512 3.0 25.0
305813 v.3   Finance (Principles) 515 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

12466 v.2   Accounting (Statement Analysis) 525 3.0 25.0
302609 v.2   Accounting (Computer Packages) 505 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
5706 v.7   Accounting (Public Sector) 567 3.0 25.0
5707 v.6   Accounting (International) 514 3.0 25.0
5789 v.10   Accounting (Governance and Ethics) 564 3.0 25.0
302123 v.2   Accounting (Technologies) 524 3.0 25.0
306966 v.1   Accounting (Business and Society) 571 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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