Master of Professional Accounting and Business
Why study the Master of Professional Accounting and Business at UNE?
This award is a conversion course that will enable students to gain professional qualifications in accounting. It is of particular relevance to non-graduates who are required by the Professional Accounting organisations to complete 16 Unit Masters Program. Such applicants may gain entry via completion of the Graduate Certificate in Accounting with a grade point average of five. The course covers introductory as well as advanced units in financial and management accounting, finance, tax and company law and auditing. It also covers four general business subjects. On successful completion graduates can apply for Associate Membership of the Professional Accounting Organisations. The course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, CPA Australia and the National Institute of Accountants.
Career Opportunities
The MPA and Business is designed as a graduate conversion course for students seeking to switch careers to accounting. Graduates are eligible for associate membership of the professional accounting bodies. Once they have completed the professional studies required by those accounting organisations they will qualify for full membership.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
4 Semesters Full-time4 Trimesters Full-time
Up to 18 Trimesters Part-time
FEES
Full FeeInternational
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
ISBT Sydney
ISBT Semester 1, On CampusISBT Semester 2, On Campus
ISBT Summer, On Campus
TOP Sydney
TOP - Trimester 1, On CampusTOP - Trimester 2, On Campus
TOP - Trimester 3, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All off-campus students apply direct to Graduate School of Business
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| Official Abbreviation | MPABus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 96 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefits | This is an approved Student Income Support course. Eligible students may apply for Youth Allowance or Austudy. |
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| How to apply |
All off-campus students apply direct to Graduate School of Business For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | 1. A candidate shall: (a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at this or another university or tertiary institution; or (b) have completed the Graduate Certificate in Accounting or any graduate certificate as approved by the course coordinator; or (c) have completed the Graduate Diploma in Accounting or any graduate diploma as approved by the course coordinator. 2. An applicant for candidature shall apply to the Program Director on the prescribed form. 3. Admission to candidature and the date of commencement of candidature shall be determined by the School. 4. After admission to candidature, a candidate shall have a program of study approved by the course coordinator. |
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| Additional Requirements | Applicants will need to supply: Certified Copies of academic transcripts Certified Copies of evidence of identification Evidence of English Language Proficiency if applicable |
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| Double Degree Opportunities | Contact the GSB to discuss options. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing of up to 50% of the degree is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree. |
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| Fast Track | The trimester system allows students to study over three teaching periods within the calendar year. Trimesters run from late January to April; mid May to late August and beginning of September to mid-December. |
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| Academic Colours |
Spectrum Orange (BCC 57) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
1. A candidate shall:
(a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at this or another university or tertiary institution; or
(b) have completed the Graduate Certificate in Accounting or any graduate certificate as approved by the course coordinator; or
(c) have completed the Graduate Diploma in Accounting or any graduate diploma as approved by the course coordinator.
2. An applicant for candidature shall apply to the Program Director on the prescribed form.
3. Admission to candidature and the date of commencement of candidature shall be determined by the School.
4. After admission to candidature, a candidate shall have a program of study approved by the course coordinator.
Advanced Standing
1. The course coordinator may grant candidate advanced standing for:
(a) up to 48 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another university provided they have a reasonable degree of correspondence to units prescribed for the course work program and, if the candidate does not have a first degree; provided a minimum of Credit grade average is achieved in such units to the value of 24 credit points; or
(b) up to 48 credit points on the basis of postgraduate units that have not been counted towards any qualification provided they have a reasonable degree of correspondence to units prescribed for the course work program; or
(c) up to 24 credit points for other significant learning which the Faculty considers equivalent to units prescribed for the course work program; or
(d) up to 24 credit points for units completed towards the Graduate Certificate in Accounting or an appropriate Graduate Certificate and, if the candidate does not have a first degree, provided a minimum of Credit grade average is achieved in these units; or
(e) up to 48 credit points for units completed towards the Graduate Diploma in Accounting or an appropriate Graduate Diploma.
2. The course coordinator may grant a candidate advanced standing for up to 72 credit points for units completed towards the Master of Professional Accounting or equivalent at this University and not otherwise counted towards the Master of Professional Accounting and Business.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to five years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
1. To satisfy the requirements for the Master of Professional Accounting and Business, a candidate shall:
(a) complete a program of study approved by the course coordinator; and
(b) complete such written assignments and tasks as are prescribed and pass any examination as is prescribed in each unit of the course of study.
2. To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 96 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 96 cps |
| Total | 96 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Professional Accounting and Business.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Master of Professional Accounting on completion of 72 credit points.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Accounting on completion of 48 credit points.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Accounting on completion of 24 credit points.
Such graduates who then wish to complete the Master of Professional Accounting and Business must re-apply for admission.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.