Master of Professional Accounting

Southern Cross University

About

Accountants are vital to the operation and success of businesses and organisations at all levels and, not surprisingly, there is high demand for skilled accountants worldwide.This CPA Australia and CA ANZ-accredited course is designed for business professionals who are pursuing a career change as an accountant.

It will also suit those already in the industry who need a recognised accounting qualification.You'll become adept in complex accounting and business issues, and grow your expertise in financial management, accounting information systems, financial reporting, auditing, corporate governance and contemporary accounting standards and research.Graduates are equipped to work in business, government and not-for-profit organisations in accounting, financial services and management positions.

Advanced standing may apply to students who have completed relevant undergraduate and postgraduate study.

Structure

Part A

Title Level of learning Note
ACC00712 - Business Accounting Introductory
ACC00713 - Company and Financial Reporting Intermediate
ACC00714 - Managerial Accounting Intermediate
ACC00716 - Finance Introductory
ACC00718 - Accounting Information Systems and Processes Intermediate
ACC03032 - Contemporary Issues in Accounting Theory Advanced
ECO82001 - Economics and Quantitative Analysis Intermediate
LAW00720 - Legal Studies Introductory

Part B

Title Level of learning Note
ACC00715 - Professional Auditing Advanced
ACC00717 - Taxation Law and Practice Intermediate
ACC03043 - Corporate Governance Advanced
MNG93003 - Industry Research Project Advanced Note 1
MNG81001 - Management Communication Introductory

Part C

Entry requirements

  1. Applicants for admission to candidature in the Master of Professional Accounting may be selected where they can demonstrate professional standing approved by the School Board to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.
  2. With reference to Schedule B in Rule 2, Section 1 the level of attainment should be at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
  1. To be eligible for the Master of Professional Accounting a candidate must successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
  2. all units in Part A and Part B; and
  3. two (2) units (24 credit points) from Part C
  4. To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma in Accounting a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) from Part A.
  5. To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Accounting a candidate shall successfully complete not less than four (4) units (48 credit points) from Part A.
  6. A candidate in the Master of Professional Accounting who has completed (8) units (96 credit points) and met the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Accounting may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Accounting following withdrawal from candidature for the Master of Professional Accounting.
  7. A candidate in the Master of Professional Accounting who has completed four (4) units (48 credit points) and met the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Accounting may elect to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Accounting following withdrawal from candidature for the Master of Professional Accounting.

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.

Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour Develop and create effective solutions to complex problems from a discipline area. Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a complex issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification.
Creativity Incorporated in Intellectual rigour.
Ethical practice Critically evaluate challenging interpersonal, organisational and governance issues in terms of their ethical implications. Apply discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and a high level of responsible behaviour.
Knowledge of a discipline Demonstrate and apply advanced discipline knowledge and skills in a specialised management area within a global perspective. Apply and integrate research principles and methods to complex management situations.
Lifelong learning Incorporated in Intellectual rigour.
Communication and social skills Prepare and deliver advanced discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally in a business or public context on complex issues. Prepare and deliver advanced written communications of justified advice for a business context and general public on complex issues.Critically analyse leadership research and practice in the management of people and self. Critically reflect on self and team regarding participation and performance.
Cultural competence Incorporated in Knowledge of a discipline.

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