SPUP-ACCTG v.1 Pre-Masters Accounting Specialisation
Specialisation Overview
Specialisations prepare students to develop broad knowledge about an additional discipline area or same discipline area that complements their study in an award course. Some specialisations may assist students to progress into postgraduate studies, but have specific entry requirements.
The Pre-Masters Accounting specialisation is designed for students in their third year of the Bachelor of Commerce (B-COMRCE) who wish to undertake an Accelerated Bachelor Masters (ABM) program in the Master of Accounting. This prepares students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Specialisation Entry and Completion Details
Students may need to request that Student Services add a specialisation to their study plan if it is not included in the course structure and credit permitting. The number of specialisations available for study is dependent on the course of study. For entry into some specialisations students are required to meet certain criteria. Students will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Specifically, students may only study this specialisation in their third year of study as part of the Bachelor of Commerce (B-COMRCE) Accelerated Bachelor Masters (ABM) program in Masters of Accounting. Only students who have met the requirements of a Course Weighted Average (CWA) of 65 or above after 300 credits are eligible to study this minor and follow the Accelerated Bachelor Masters (ABM) pathway.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
This specialisation contains core units at AQF Level 8.
Specialisation Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply principles of accounting and information systems as they relate to reporting business activity.
2. critically analyse issues in collecting, recording and reporting of economic activity to enable the development of accounting information systems giving cost effective decision useful information.
3. use electronic resources to effectively interrogate databases, analyse data, collect information and communicate.
4. recognise the global nature of accounting by applying international financial reporting standards and appreciate the information requirements of a global financial system.
5. demonstrate an understanding that cultural practices and differences impact commercial practices and interpersonal relations.
6. apply an ethical approach to analysing and reporting commercial activities; advising clients; demonstrate leadership and the ability to delegate tasks to ensure timely outcomes; Work independently and in teams to achieve agreed outcomes.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| ACCT5011 | v.2 | Accounting Systems in the Digital Age | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ACCT5034 | v.1 | Analysis and Visualisation of Financial Data | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ACCT5015 | v.2 | Applied Corporate Governance and Auditing | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ACCT5008 | v.2 | Fundamentals of Data Analytics in Accounting | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Further Information
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