307501 v.2 Master of Business Administration - CPA Collaborative Program

MBA(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

This course is designed for CPA professionals wanting to develop skills in identifying, analysing and developing strategies for management opportunities and problems. It provides a broad coverage of leadership and management competencies, and the opportunity to develop a specialisation or pursue extensive development of business competencies.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or equivalent, at least three years relevant work experience and completion of five CPA program units or program segments if completed prior to 2004, otherwise six CPA program units willbe required.

Specific Requirements

The Graduate Board of Examiners requires, unless there are exceptional circumstances, that those with more than two failures in the course or more than three units with grades below 60 per cent be excluded from the course, so as to maintain the high standard expected of such a prestigious qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Recognition is awarded for CPA membership by agreement with CPA Australia. Students who complete five units in the CPA program will be awarded 125 credits. Students who complete six CPA program units will be granted 150 credits.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course involves the equivalent of seven MBA program units following completion of five CPA program units or, six MBA program units following the successful completion of six CPA program units. Availability of MBA units, work commitments and an intention to undertake this program may increase the course duration to two years.

Course Organisation

Students must complete 300 credits. CPA graduates will receive recognition of prior learning for their CPA qualification.

Professional Recognition

CPA (CPA Master of Business Administration).

Career Opportunities

Graduates can expect to find careers in finance, corporate management, professional accounting and management consultancy.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
309406	v.3	Completion of Five CPA Units Stream		300.0
		OR
309407	v.2	Completion of Six CPA Units Stream		300.0
				300.0

Availability

Year	Location		All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2007	Perth City Campus	Trimester 1	Y
2007	Perth City Campus	Trimester 2	Y
2007	Perth City Campus	Trimester 3	Y
2008	Perth City Campus	Trimester 1	Y
2008	Perth City Campus	Trimester 2	Y
2008	Perth City Campus	Trimester 3	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.