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This degree is only available to Australian students

You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:

Australian or New Zealand Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)

Master of Business Accounting

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DMBN

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
$AU 22,400 per 1.0 EFTSL for students enrolled in 2013

Entry requirements

Applicants will have completed a recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent) with either:
- A major in accounting from an accredited university; or
- A professional accounting qualification from a recognised international accounting body (eg CPA, CMA, CIMA, CA, ACCA, etc) or
- A completed graduate diploma in accounting from a recognised higher education institution; or
- A completed conversion masters degree in accounting such as the Master of Business (Professional Accounting).
Those who do the research stream will require approval from the Program Director.
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There will be no further intakes into this program.

Aim

The Master of Business Accounting program provides a masters degree combines with professional qualifications. The program aims to produce graduates who will: have advanced specialist knowledge in strategic accounting and finance; be aspired to pursue life-long learning for their own personal development; be an effective problem solver; and be professionally qualified. Graduates will be able to provide specaialist knowledge in their field, making individuals highly sought after in a competitive employment market.

Content & Structure

The program consists of 54 units of study. Courses within the program are designed to provide cumulative knowledge to undergraduate accounting graduates and professionally qualified accountants who wish to undertake a specialiset masters degree and simultaneously obtain a professional qualification in management accounting.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
Course name FIRST YEAR			Reference
Course name First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)			Reference
Course name Marketing Management	Area and cat no. MARK 5025	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name People, Organisations and Leadership	Area and cat no. BUSS 5114	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Sustainability and Ethical Accounting	Area and cat no. ACCT 5026	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Strategic Cost Management	Area and cat no. ACCT 5025	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)			Reference
Course name Global Business Environment	Area and cat no. BUSS 5300	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Strategic Business Analysis	Area and cat no. ACCT 5024	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Personal Wealth Management	Area and cat no. BANK 5017	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Advanced Corporate Finance	Area and cat no. BUSS 5228	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name SECOND YEAR			Reference
Course name First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)			Reference
Course name Coursework Stream, choose four electives from:			Reference Note(s): 2,3
Course name Perspectives in Finance	Area and cat no. BANK 5005	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Financial Theory and Financial Markets	Area and cat no. BANK 5014	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Managing Financial Risk	Area and cat no. BANK 5016	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Investment Management	Area and cat no. BANK 5013	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name International Finance	Area and cat no. BANK 5028	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Financial Statement Analysis	Area and cat no. ACCT 5027	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Behavioural Finance	Area and cat no. BANK 5018	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name OR Research Stream:			Reference Note(s): 2,3
Course name The Research Stream is currently under review			Reference

Rules & notes

Notes

1. Substitute courses are normally chosen from those offered by the schools in the Division of Business.

2. The Research Stream consists of three prescribed courses, as listed in the Program Schedule.

3. The Coursework Stream consists of four courses, as listed in the Program Schedule or any other masters level accounting and finance courses available in the School of Commerce with permission from the program director.