296501 v.9 Master of Commerce (Accounting)

MCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042166G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

This course is designed to suit the various objectives of students who wish to advance their knowledge in selected areas of the accounting discipline. It aims to develop expertise in a field of accounting and financial decision making through a combination of advanced studies and research.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree in business (majoring in accounting), or a Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Accounting), or an honours degree in accounting (first or upper second class).

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Block exemption of 100 credits is granted against the optional units to students who fully complete the professional examinations of the Certified Practising Accountants of Australia (CPA Australia), or the CA Program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). This is provided the exemption has not been claimed in the postgraduate diploma.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Students may be able to complete the course within a shorter period of time if units are available in summer periods.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Accounting).

Course Organisation

Students who intend to progress to a Doctor of Philosophy after completion of the Master of Commerce (Accounting) are required to undertake the following four project units - Accounting (Research Project) 656, Business Research Project (Accounting) 591, Business Research Project (Accounting) 592 and Business Research Project (Accounting) 593.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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
306966	v.1	Accounting (Business and Society) 571	3.0	25.0
5240	v.8	Accounting (Managerial) 565	3.0	25.0
5242	v.8	Accounting (Financial Theory) 561	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
5243	v.8	Accounting (Financial Issues) 562	3.0	25.0
5944	v.7	Auditing (Issues) 570	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		50.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
5711	v.6	Accounting (Research Methods) 655	3.0	25.0
6123	v.5	Applied Statistics 501	3.0	25.0
6427	v.4	Statistical Data Analysis 674	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
		SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
				100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
12016	v.2	Business Research Project (Accounting) 591	3.0	25.0
12017	v.2	Business Research Project (Accounting) 592	3.0	25.0
12018	v.2	Business Research Project (Accounting) 593	3.0	25.0
12744	v.2	Accounting (Research Project) 656	3.0	25.0
307976	v.1	Accounting (International) 575	3.0	25.0
5241	v.10	Accounting (Managerial) 566	3.0	25.0
5251	v.11	Auditing (Information Systems) 568	4.0	25.0
5706	v.7	Accounting (Public Sector) 567	3.0	25.0
5720	v.8	Auditing (Internal) 569	3.0	25.0
5789	v.10	Accounting (Governance and Ethics) 564	3.0	25.0
5942	v.7	Accounting (Financial Issues) 563	3.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	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.