310674 v.1 Master of Accounting (Two Years)

MAcc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 058471A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

Designed for graduates working or seeking to work in a field that requires specialised knowledge in accounting. This course enhances knowledge and skills in accounting and related aspects of financial management and business law, in order to equip students for a career in professional accounting and related fields in Australia and internationally.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree, excluding accounting majors, from a recognised tertiary institution or an equivalent academic qualification and experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is between four semesters (at 75 credits per semester) full-time or equivalent part-time study. International onshore students on student visa's are not permitted to study on a part-time basis.

Professional Recognition

The course is designed to meet the educational requirements for membership 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 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
302129	v.2	Accounting (Financial) 510	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
				75.0
Year 1 Semester 2
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
				75.0
Year 2 Semester 1
11941	v.2	Accounting (Managerial) 530	3.0	25.0
11945	v.5	Taxation 531	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
				75.0
Year 2 Semester 2
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
				75.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	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.