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 educational requirements for membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the CPA Australia.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Other CRICOS Codes

Codes for Sydney - 055204M (78 weeks), 055201C (104 weeks).

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
302129	v.2	Accounting (Financial) 510	3.0	25.0
306362	v.1	Accounting (Quantitative Methods) 516	3.0	25.0
		OR
5700	v.6	Information for Business Decisions 550	3.0	25.0
5697	v.7	Economic Analysis and Asian Economies 550	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
302123	v.2	Accounting (Technologies) 524	3.0	25.0
302609	v.2	Accounting (Computer Packages) 505	3.0	25.0
5707	v.6	Accounting (International) 514	3.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2009	Sydney Campus	Semester 1S		Y
2009	Sydney Campus	Semester 2S		Y
2009	Sydney Campus	Sydney Summer Semester		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.