Master of Professional Accounting and Specialisation
Degree Level Postgraduate
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Start date
February
July
Campus
City West
Duration
2 year(s) full-time
Program Code
DMPS
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]
International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
067194J
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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; or
- For admission to the Master of Professional Accounting and Specialisation, prospective students must have completed a recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualifications as determined by NOOSR guidelines.
* Normally applicants with a grade point average (GPA) of 4** or better will be recognised for entry.
** A GPA of 4 refers to the UniSA grading scale which has a range of 1 - 7, other equivalent Australian 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 testPlease 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)- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
In 2013 the Tourism, Administrative Management, Events Management and Innovation and Entrepreneurship specialisations have been withdrawn.
Aim
The Master of Professional Accounting and Specialisation is designed to provide professional postgraduate education in the application of knowledge for those seeking a career in accountancy whilst allowing students to broaden their education by undertaking studies in an area of specialisation.
Content & Structure
The Master of Professional Accounting and Specialisation is a 72 unit program, comprised of 16 courses of 4.5 units each. The structure for the Master of Business (Professional Accounting and Specialisation) is as follows:
- 12 courses from the Master of Professional Accounting program; and
- 4 courses in an area of specialisation (selected from Note 1).
| Course name | Area and cat no. | Units | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting Fundamentals M | ACCT 5023 | 4.5 | ||
| Information and Systems for Competitive Advantage M | INFS 5023 | 4.5 | ||
| Analytical Techniques for Accountants | ACCT 5021 | 4.5 | ||
| People, Communication, Management | BUSS 5381 | 4.5 | ||
| Managerial Economics M | BUSS 5386 | 4.5 | ||
| Management Accounting M | ACCT 5016 | 4.5 | ||
| Corporate Finance | BUSS 5233 | 4.5 | ||
| Advanced Accounting M | ACCT 5013 | 4.5 | ||
| Commercial Law M | COML 5009 | 4.5 | ||
| Auditing Principles M | ACCT 5014 | 4.5 | Note(s): 3 | |
| Contemporary Issues in Accounting M | ACCT 5015 | 4.5 | ||
| Taxation Law M | ACCT 5017 | 4.5 | Note(s): 3 | |
| Plus four courses from one of the Specialisations | Note(s): 1 |
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Electives
Course name Area and cat no. Units Arts and Cultural Management Specialisation Arts Environment BUSS 5218 4.5 Arts Law BUSS 5202 4.5 Arts Management BUSS 5020 4.5 Arts Development BUSS 5021 4.5 Business Analysis Specialisation: 2 Accounting electives plus Advanced Management Accounting ACCT 5002 4.5 Advanced Cost Management ACCT 5003 4.5 Financial Management Specialisation Advanced Cost Management ACCT 5003 4.5 Advanced Management Accounting ACCT 5002 4.5 Advanced Corporate Finance BUSS 5228 4.5 Perspectives in Finance BANK 5005 4.5 Management Specialisation Managing Change BUSS 5065 4.5 Workplace Learning BUSS 5069 4.5 Risk Management BUSS 5292 4.5 Negotiation and Conflict Management BUSS 5355 4.5 Human Resource Management Specialisation Recruitment and Selection BUSS 5351 4.5 Introduction to Human Resource Management BUSS 5307 4.5 Performance Management BUSS 5309 4.5 Employment Law F COML 5015 4.5 Integrated Supply Chain Specialisation Operations Management BUSS 5357 4.5 Integrated Logistics Management BUSS 5325 4.5 Supply Chain Management and Competitive Advantage BUSS 5326 4.5 Managing Sustainable Value Chains BUSS 5327 4.5 Marketing Specialisation: One elective from the Marketing electives list plus Influencing Consumer Behaviour MARK 5032 4.5 Marketing Strategy and Planning MARK 5033 4.5 Marketing Information and Analysis MARK 5064 4.5 Marketing electives: Branding MARK 5031 4.5 Sales Management MARK 5001 4.5 Advertising: Theory and Practice MARK 5024 4.5 Marketing Across Borders MARK 5078 4.5 Advertising: Planning and Buying Media MARK 5079 4.5 e-Marketing MARK 5080 4.5 Professional Practice Specialisation Integrated Management Project BUSS 5368 4.5 Project Management for Business BUSS 5139 4.5 Managing Across Cultures BUSS 5349 4.5 Negotiation and Conflict Management BUSS 5355 4.5 Property Specialisation (Online only) Property Agency and Management G BUSS 5332 4.5 Property Valuation G BUSS 5333 4.5 Property Investment G BANK 5015 4.5 Fundamentals of Property Law G COML 5010 4.5 Strategic Procurement Specialisation Strategic Procurement BUSS 5378 4.5 Resource Management BUSS 5335 4.5 Supply Chain Management and Competitive Advantage BUSS 5326 4.5 Project Management for Business BUSS 5139 4.5 Tourism and Event Management Specialisation The Principles and Practice of Tourism TOUR 5001 4.5 Festivals and Events TOUR 5002 4.5 Tourism: Impacts and Sustainability TOUR 5003 4.5 Sport, Tourism and Events BUSS 5358 4.5 Islamic Financial Issues BANK 5029 4.5 -
Rules & notes
Rules
1. No course from the program schedule which is substantially equivalent to a course taken in gaining another award may be included in the program of study.
2. 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 units value, with the approval of the Program Director.
3. The Program Director may approve variations to the program of studies for a student by substituting courses from the program schedule with courses from other graduate level programs in this or another university
Notes
1. Courses for the Specialisation must be selected from those areas listed in the electives pool below. Students who wish to take the Marketing Specialisation are required to have completed prior study in Advanced Marketing or equivalent. The Business Research Specialisation is currently under review and is not available in 2012
2. For graduates to satisfy the tertiary educational requirements of ICAA, all of the courses in the program schedule of the Master of Professional Accounting must be taken, unless an equivalent course has been taken from another award.
3. Students who wish to satisfy entrance requirements for CPA Australia may choose to replace these courses with any other postgraduate course offered by the Division of Business and for which they meet pre-requisite requirements.
4. Marketing electives are to be chosen from those listed in the electives pool above. Note: Not all elective courses are available every study period.
5. This is a fee paying program. Applications should be directed to the School of Commerce.
