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Master of Professional Accounting

Provider:
Victoria University
Course Code:
BMAQ
CRICOS Code:
103277C
Qualification Level:
Masters, Postgraduate
Course Area:
Management and Commerce
Duration:
2-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 17,300 Per Semester
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
February, May, July, October, November
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Course Overview

Develop state-of-the-art accounting knowledge to advance your career, with the Master of Professional Accounting at Victoria University.
This postgraduate qualification in accounting offers specialist knowledge and skills and a deep understanding of sustainability issues and global accounting trends.
During your study, you will undertake these specialist activities to graduate well-prepared for a senior accounting position:
  • execute case studies and business plans
  • assess and complete a substantial research project or evidence-based capstone activity
  • adapt cross-disciplinary knowledge to evaluate business decisions with creativity
  • develop specialist knowledge in accounting, economics and finance.
Upon completion of this course, you'll be eligible to apply for accreditation with CPA Australia and/or Chartered Accountants - Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)

Course Structure

To attain the Master of Accounting, students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of:

Business Core Units:

  1. Accounting for Management
  2. Data Analysis for Business
  3. Business Economics
  4. Work and Organisation Systems

Professional Core Units:

  1. Managerial Accounting
  2. Professional Auditing
  3. Financial and Corporate Accounting
  4. Business Finance
  5. Issues in Contemporary Accounting
  6. Accounting Systems and Processes
  7. Australian Income Tax Law and Practice
  8. Business and Company Law

Core Units:

  1. Business Ethics and Sustainability
  2. Applied Business Project

And an additional 24 credit point (2 units) elective units from any approved PG level unit.

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
Entry into the Master of Professional Accounting requires you to have completed:
  • Bachelor/Honours degree: Successful completion of a non-cognate (any discipline) Bachelor/Honours Degree and a Graduate Certificate in a cognate (similar discipline) field. Successful completion of a non-cognate (any discipline) Bachelor/Honours Degree and four years full-time work experience post-graduation including at least 2 of the 4 years full-time work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role as approved by the College.
  • International: In addition to satisfying the Bachelor/Honours Degree or Mature Age admission requirements, International Students must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language.
  • Mature: In the absence of a Bachelor/Honours Degree, 7 years full-time work experience including at least 3 of the 7 years full-time work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role in business, logistics or supply chain management as approved by the College.
Your eligibility will be assessed when we receive your complete application.
Minimum Age to Apply Applicants must be aged 18 or over to be eligible to apply for this course.
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum) IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) TOEFL Internet: Overall score 79 (section scores no less than: Listening 19, Speaking 19, Reading 18, Writing 22)
PTE Score (Minimum) Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score 58-64 (no section score less than 50)
CAE Score (Minimum) University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Total score of 176 (no individual band less than 169)

Subjects

Subject Name Subject Type Fees
Business Research Methods Core AUD 3,167.50
Work and Organization Systems Core AUD 3,167.50
Business Ethics and Sustainability Core AUD 3,167.50
Quantitative Analysis Core AUD 3,167.50
Business and Company Law Core AUD 3,167.50
Marketing Management Core AUD 3,167.50
Australian Income Tax Law and Practice Core AUD 3,167.50
Business Statistics Core AUD 3,167.50
Business Economics Core AUD 3,167.50
Business Research Project Core AUD 3,167.50
Business Research Proposal Core AUD 3,167.50
Business Research Thesis Core AUD 3,167.50
Business Process Engineering Core AUD 3,167.50
Business Analytics Elective AUD 3,167.50
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Implementation Core AUD 3,167.50
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (SAP Based) Core AUD 3,167.50
Managerial Control Systems Core AUD 3,167.50
Comp. Accounting in an Enterprise Resource Planning System Core AUD 3,167.50
Managerial Accounting Core AUD 3,167.50
Professional Auditing Core AUD 3,167.50
Financial and Corporate Accounting Core AUD 3,167.50
Business Finance Core AUD 3,167.50
Financial Services Communication Core AUD 3,167.50
Financial Analysis Core AUD 3,167.50
Issues in Contemporary Accounting Core AUD 3,167.50
Accounting Systems and Processes Core AUD 3,167.50

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities for accountants are plentiful and span various roles in different industry settings, including public accounting practice, commercial and government organisations.

This course could lead to one of the following careers:

  • auditor
  • general accountant
  • project accountant
  • systems accountant
  • taxation accountant
  • management accountant.

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