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Master of Professional Accounting |
UB Code
BH9 |
Mid year entry
Yes |
Program Coordinator
Associate Professor Mike Willis |
Credit Points
180 |
Duration (EFTSL)
1.500 |
Contact Hours (per week)
Three hours per course, per week, per semester |
Classes Held
Will be informed upon enrolment |
Commences
March and July |
Outline
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) program may be completed in three semesters of full-time study (or the equivalent part time) and provides a comprehensive sequence of study in accounting, as well as introducing students to related subject areas such as business law, financial management, economics and quantitative methods for business. The program consists of eleven courses of study, one of which is a double credit point course, representing a total of 180 credit points.
Core curriculum in accounting and business areas:
Accounting systems and processes
Accounting theory
Auditing
Commercial and corporations law
Economics
Finance
Financial Accounting
Information systems design and development
Management Accounting
Organisational functioning
Professional and regulatory processes
Quantitative methods
Taxation
(In addition, CPA Australia require that the teaching of ethics be taught across the curriculum)
Generic skills:
Routine (report writing, computer literacy)
Analytic/design skills
Appreciative skills
Personal skills
Interpersonal skills
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Career Opportunities
Please contact the number listed under Program Enquiries. |
Objectives
The primary objective of this program is to enable students with a first degree in a non-accounting field to undertake a professional career in accounting (and/or related fields, such as finance). In particular, it is envisaged that accreditation will be granted to allow graduates of the Master of Professional Accounting and the Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting) to obtain membership of a recognised professional accounting association. Consistent with this, the primary focus of these programs is to enable students to obtain proficiency in the core curriculum in accounting and business areas and generic skills specified in the accreditation guidelines issued by CPA Australia. |
Requirements
The program consists of eleven courses of study, one of which is a double credit point course, representing a total of 180 credit points. The program structure consists of:
First semester
BUACC5930 Accouning Concepts and Practices
BUACC5937 Information Systems and Design for Accountants
BUECO5903 Business Economics
BULAW5914 Commercial Law
Second semester
BUACC5932 Corporate Accounting
BUACC5933 Cost and Management Accounting
BULAW5915 Corporate Law
STATS6900 Quantitative Methods for Business
Third semester
BUACC5935 Auditing and Assurance Services
BUACC5934 Financial Accounting
BUACC5936 Financial Management
BULAW5916 Taxation Law and Practice |
Content
For further information regarding the program content for this program please use the link below:
http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/business/programs/graduate.shtml
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Mode of Study - Length
Students can complete the Master of Professional Accounting in 3 semesters full-time/18 months or part time equivalent.
MODE:
Domestic students could choose between full-time or part-time modes. The program would be offered at the Mt Helen campus and/or through partner institutions.
While "face to face" teaching would generally be emphasised, additional and/or alternative delivery modes (such as web-based delivery) may also be utilised. |
Location
Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat)
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Application Method
All applicants are required to complete the Direct Application form. To obtain a copy of this form, please visit
href="http://www.ballarat.edu.au/apply"www.ballarat.edu.au/apply |
Entry Requirements
A bachelor's degree. In exceptional circumstances applicants who do not have a bachelor's degree may be admitted on the basis of relevant work experience, non-degree qualifications (including professional qualifications), and demonstrated capacity to undertake the program, as assessed by the Programs Coordinator. Applicants without a bachelor's degree would normally be admitted initially to the Graduate Certificate of Commerce.
Applicants whose bachelor's degree was not undertaken in the English language would need to demonstrate English proficiency to the following standard: TOEFL 550 or IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Applicants would be presumed to have proficiency in using a computer, including common office automation software such as spreadsheets and word-processing programs. Where such proficiency is not held, applicants would be required to undertake a preparatory program which would be additional to the Master of Professional Accounting program requirements. |
Extra Requirements
There are no extra requirements for entry into this program. |
Professional Recognition
CPA Australia |
Pathways
Pathway information is available form staff listed under 'Program Enquiries'. |
Fees
Please visit www.ballarat.edu.au/fees to obtain further information regarding Indicative Program Fees.
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Enquiries
For further program information contact:
Jenny Trounce
Administration Officer - Graduate Programs
Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat)
School of Business
Telephone: (03) 5327 9437
Email: info@ballarat.edu.au |
International Students
This information may not apply to international students.For further information contact International Student Programs:Tel: +61 3 5327 9018 Fax: +61 3 5327 9017Email: international@ballarat.edu.au
Web: www.ballarat.edu.au/fdp/international |
Information correct as at
21-10-2009 |
Further Information
A range of student services, including childcare, counselling, support for students with disabilities, Learning Resource Centre and cafeteria are available at most campuses. For further information on these services please call 1800 811 711.
The commencement of all programs is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this publication including the availability of programs and fees, is correct at the time of going to press as at the date above, however the University reserves the right to alter any program, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
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