Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

196304 v.6 Master of Accounting


MAcc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 020879A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 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 three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

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.

Other CRICOS Codes

Codes for Sydney - 055203A (52 weeks), 055200D (78 weeks), 057903A (104 weeks).

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
5700 v.6   Information for Business Decisions 550 3.0 25.0
  OR  
306362 v.1   Accounting (Quantitative Methods) 516 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
305813 v.3   Finance (Principles) 515 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
5469 v.8   Law (Corporation) 564 3.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2007 Dongbei Uni Econs Fin China Semester 1A   Y      
2007 Dongbei Uni Econs Fin China Semester 2A   Y      
2007 Dongbei Uni Econs Fin China Trimester 1A   Y      
2007 Dongbei Uni Econs Fin China Trimester 2A   Y      
2007 Dongbei Uni Econs Fin China Trimester 3A   Y      
2007 Mktg Inst of S'pore Trimester 1A Y        
2007 Mktg Inst of S'pore Trimester 2A   Y      
2007 Mktg Inst of S'pore Trimester 3A   Y      
2007 Open University HK Trimester 1A Y        
2007 Open University HK Trimester 2A   Y      
2007 Open University HK Trimester 3A   Y      
2007 Sydney Campus Optional Semester (Sydney)   Y      
2007 Sydney Campus Semester 1S   Y      
2007 Sydney Campus Semester 2S   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.



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