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.
A bachelor degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or equivalent, at least three years relevant work experience and completion of 5 CPA units or program segments if completed prior to 2004 otherwise 6 CPA modules will be required.
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.
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Recognition is awarded for CPA Membership by agreement with the CPA Australia. Students who complete 5 units in the CPA program will be awarded 125 credits. Students who complete 6 CPA credits will be granted 150 credits.
This fee-paying course involves the equivalent of seven MBA units following completion of five CPA units or six MBA units following the successful completion of six CPA units. Availability of MBA units, work commitments and an intention to undertake thisprogram may increase the course duration to two years.
Students must complete 300 credits. CPA graduates will receive recognition of prior learning for their CPA qualification.
CPA (CPA Master of Business Administration).
Graduates can expect to find careers in finance, Corporate Management, Professional Accounting and Management Consultancy.
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure |
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Credit |
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309406 | v.3 | Completion of Five CPA Units Stream | 300.0 | ||
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309407 | v.2 | Completion of Six CPA Units Stream | 300.0 | ||
300.0 | |||||
Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
2006 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 1 | Y | ||||
2006 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 2 | Y | ||||
2006 | 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.