196304 v.5 Master of Accounting


Introduction


This course provides graduates from any discipline other than an accounting major, with enhanced knowledge and skills in accounting and related financial management aspects of business. Students completing will satisfy the requirements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and CPA Australia.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


A bachelor degree, excluding accounting majors, from a recognised tertiary education institution or an equivalent academic qualification and experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning


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

Duration and Availability


The course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Professional Recognition


The course is designed to meet the educational requirements for membership 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 vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

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
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    
2004 Mktg Inst of S'pore Trimester 1A   Y  
2004 Mktg Inst of S'pore Trimester 2A   Y  
2004 Mktg Inst of S'pore Trimester 3A   Y  
2004 Open University HK Trimester 1A Y    
2004 Open University HK Trimester 2A Y    
2004 Open University HK Trimester 3A 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.