Online Courses Handbook 2003

306363 v.1 Master of Professional Accounting

Introduction
This course provides those from any discipline with enhanced knowledge and skills in accounting and related financial management aspects of business.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A recognised qualification, other than a bachelor degree, plus relevant work experience at a responsible level.

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 electives 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 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.4 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.1 Finance (Principles) 515 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

SELECT 4 ELECTIVES 100.0

100.0