296501 v.10 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 objectives of students who wish to advance towards a PhD in seleected areas of the accounting discipline. It aims to develop research expertise in a field of accounting and financial decision making through a combination of advanced studies and a thesis.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A degree in business (Majoring in accounting), or a Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Accounting), or an Honours degree in accounting.
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 are advised to check with their course coordinator about the availability of a mid-year intake.
Intermediate Awards
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 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 | |||||
| 312405 | v.1 | Advanced Research Methods (Qualitative) 603 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312406 | v.1 | Introduction to Research Methods 601 | 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 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 307975 | v.1 | Accounting (Advanced Auditing) 576 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312404 | v.1 | Advanced Research Methods (Quantitative) 602 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5243 | v.8 | Accounting (Financial Issues) 562 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 12769 | v.4 | Integrated Business Research Strategy 700 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 3 OPTIONS | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 11638 | v.2 | Business Dissertation (Accounting) 691 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 11641 | v.2 | Business Dissertation (Accounting) 694 | 6.0 | 50.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 12753 | v.3 | Finance (International) 573 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306344 | v.1 | Comparative Management 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306966 | v.1 | Accounting (Business and Society) 571 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307977 | v.1 | Accounting (Information Systems) 572 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307978 | v.1 | Accounting (Statement Analysis) 573 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4688 | v.5 | Human Resource Management (Overview) 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5241 | v.10 | Accounting (Managerial) 566 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5706 | v.7 | Accounting (Public Sector) 567 | 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 | |
| 5944 | v.7 | Auditing (Issues) 570 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | 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.
