Master of Professional Accounting and Finance

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DMPF

Fees
AUD$ 23,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2013

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
064532J

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have:
- A completed Bachelors degree in a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent*; or
- A completed Graduate Diploma in a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution;
*Normally applicants who have completed a Bachelors degree with a Grade Point Average of 4 or better will be recognised for entry.
A GPA of 4 refers to UniSA's Grading scale which has a range of 1-7, other equivalent Australia and International grading scales will be considered.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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Aim

This program is designed to provide professional postgraduate education in the application of knowledge for those seeking a career in accounting and finance, and for others seeking to upgrade their knowledge and skills.

Content & Structure

The program consists of 72 units of study. Courses cover the curriculum requirements of the accrediting bodies plus a significant study in finance.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
Financial Accounting Fundamentals M	ACCT 5023	4.5	Note(s): 1
People, Communication, Management	BUSS 5381	4.5
Corporate Finance	BUSS 5233	4.5
Managerial Economics M	BUSS 5386	4.5
Advanced Accounting M	ACCT 5013	4.5	Note(s): 1
Analytical Techniques for Accountants	ACCT 5021	4.5
Information and Systems for Competitive Advantage M	INFS 5023	4.5
Finance Elective		4.5	Note(s): 4
Management Accounting M	ACCT 5016	4.5
Commercial Law M	COML 5009	4.5
Contemporary Issues in Accounting M	ACCT 5015	4.5
Finance Elective		4.5	Note(s): 4
Taxation Law M	ACCT 5017	4.5	Note(s): 3
OR Elective		4.5	Note(s): 5
Auditing Principles M	ACCT 5014	4.5	Note(s): 3
OR Elective		4.5	Note(s): 5
Finance Elective		4.5	Note(s): 4
Finance Elective		4.5	Note(s): 4

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Finance Electives:
Advanced Corporate Finance	BUSS 5228	4.5
Perspectives in Finance	BANK 5005	4.5
Investment Management	BANK 5013	4.5
Financial Theory and Financial Markets	BANK 5014	4.5
Managing Financial Risk	BANK 5016	4.5
Personal Wealth Management	BANK 5017	4.5
Behavioural Finance	BANK 5018	4.5
International Finance	BANK 5028	4.5
Islamic Financial Issues	BANK 5029	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students who have taken for another award, a course which is substantially equivalent to a course from the program schedule, may be granted up to 18 units (4 courses) of credit or may substitute a course of equal standing and unit value, with the approval of the Program Director.

Notes

1. These courses are offered in both study periods 2 and 5 each year.

2. Students who wish to satisfy the educational requirements for admission to the professional program of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (to qualify as a chartered accountant) must take all courses as specified above.

3. Students who wish to satisfy the educational requirements for admission to CPA Australia and to undertake professional studies with that organisation (to qualify as a CPA) may choose to replace one or both of these courses with electives.

4. Finance electives may be chosen from those listed in the electives pool. All courses may not be offered every year.

5. General elective courses are normally chosen from those offered by the Schools in the Division of Business.