C04238v3 Master of Professional Accounting
University of Technology Sydney
About
The Master of Professional Accounting is designed to provide graduates with little or no accounting exposure with the necessary skills and knowledge required for a career in professional accounting.
The course satisfies the academic requirements for entry to the professional programs of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA).This course provides the ideal academic foundation to pursue a career in accounting, with the subjects providing the knowledge, understanding and expertise necessary for employment in the accounting profession.
The professional recognition of the course by CPA Australia and ICAA provides students with internationally recognised qualifications that enhance both their employment and promotion opportunities.
Structure
The course totals 72 credit points, made up of 12 core subjects.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 22747 Accounting for Managerial Decisions | 6cp |
| 25742 Financial Management | 6cp |
| 79708 Contemporary Business Law | 6cp |
| 23706 Economics for Management | 6cp |
| 22748 Financial Reporting and Analysis | 6cp |
| 22705 Management Planning and Control | 6cp |
| 22753 Cost Management and Analysis | 6cp |
| 22754 Corporate Accounting | 6cp |
| 77947 Companies and Securities Law | 6cp |
| 22730 Auditing and Assurance Services | 6cp |
| 22743 Business Valuation and Financial Analysis | 6cp |
| 77938 Introduction to Taxation Law | 6cp |
| Total | 72cp |
Course program
A typical course program is provided below, showing a suggested study sequence. Most of the subjects are offered in both Autumn and Spring sessions.
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 22747 Accounting for Managerial Decisions | 6cp |
| 25742 Financial Management | 6cp |
| 79708 Contemporary Business Law | 6cp |
| 23706 Economics for Management | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 22748 Financial Reporting and Analysis | 6cp |
| 22753 Cost Management and Analysis | 6cp |
| 22754 Corporate Accounting | 6cp |
| 77947 Companies and Securities Law | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 22705 Management Planning and Control | 6cp |
| 22730 Auditing and Assurance Services | 6cp |
| 22743 Business Valuation and Financial Analysis | 6cp |
| 77938 Introduction to Taxation Law | 6cp |
Autumn commencing, part time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 22747 Accounting for Managerial Decisions | 6cp |
| 25742 Financial Management | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 79708 Contemporary Business Law | 6cp |
| 23706 Economics for Management | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 22748 Financial Reporting and Analysis | 6cp |
| 22753 Cost Management and Analysis | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 22754 Corporate Accounting | 6cp |
| 77947 Companies and Securities Law | 6cp |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 22705 Management Planning and Control | 6cp |
| 22730 Auditing and Assurance Services | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 22743 Business Valuation and Financial Analysis | 6cp |
| 77938 Introduction to Taxation Law | 6cp |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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