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Master of Accounting (Advanced)

This course is designed for students who have had little exposure to accounting to meet the entry requirements of professional accounting bodies including CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. You will acquire knowledge and skills to maximise the financial and other resources of an organisation across all business areas including marketing, economics, finance, human resource management and business information systems. You will also be exposed to the ethical, legal, professional dynamics of accounting and the accounting profession.


Summary

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

International Students

Available at these campuses

  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (North Sydney), NSW
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (North Sydney), NSW

Course Duration

2 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

2 years full-time

Deferment

No deferment available.

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery mode

  • Multi Mode

Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 25% of the program online.

Commencement date

  • Semester 1 - February

View available dates

Course Costs

  • Average first year fee: $12800 Fee-Paying (indicative only)
  • Unit Fee: $2200.
  • Average first year fee: $17600.
  • Estimated Total Cost: $35200.

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration.

Credit Points

160

160

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

International Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.

Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

(a) Bachelor degree in any discipline; or
(b) Graduate Certificate in Accounting.

Applicants must have an overall academic IELTS of 6.5 (with an individual score of 6.0 for all tests) as well as a Bachelor degree in any discipline; or at least two (2) years professional experience in management/ leadership positions.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.

International Students Apply Now

Direct Applications

Select your study location and fee-type option:

Melbourne - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
North Sydney - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
 

Description

The Master of Accounting (Advanced) offers students without an undergraduate degree or specialisation in accounting the opportunity to study accounting, including a research component. The skills acquired are relevant to many business areas including marketing, economics, finance, human resource management and information systems. The program is designed to provide students with skills and competencies necessary to pursue a career in accounting. It has been designed to meet the entry requirements of the professional accounting bodies, CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

This program aims to analyse, research and make informed recommendations with respect to a broad range of accounting problems and issues. In addition graduates should have been exposed to a body of knowledge of essential accounting principles, practices and techniques and be able to apply these to a variety of situations including auditing, financial reporting, internal controls, and management accounting. Graduates should be able to make effective accounting decisions individually and be able to function effectively in a team environment. Graduates will gain an appreciation of the ethical, legal, professional dynamics of accounting and the accounting profession.

An applicant who has completed the Graduate Certificate in Accounting, Graduate Diploma in Accounting or Master of Accounting may be granted advanced standing.


Career Paths

- Accounting firm
- Financial management

Professional Recognition

The Master of Accounting (Advanced) has been designed to meet the entry requirements of the professional accounting bodies, CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder

International Students


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