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Master of Professional Accounting

Why study the Master of Professional Accounting at UNE?

This award is a conversion course that will enable students to gain professional qualifications in accounting. The course is open to graduates but non graduates may enter following successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Accounting. The course covers introductory as well as advanced units in financial and management accounting, finance, tax and company law and auditing. 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 Institute of Public Accountants.

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Career Opportunities

Students who complete this award will be eligible for Associate membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). They can then pursue full professional status with the organisation of their choice.

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DURATION

Up to 18 Trimesters Part-time
1.5 Years Full-time

FEES

Full Fee
International

2012 STUDY OPTIONS

Armidale

Trimester 1, Off Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus

ISBT Melbourne

ISBT Semester 1, On Campus
ISBT Semester 2, On Campus
ISBT Summer, On Campus

ISBT Sydney

ISBT Semester 1, On Campus
ISBT Semester 2, On Campus
ISBT Summer, On Campus

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Domestic Students

All students apply direct to Graduate School of Business

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International Students

International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. Please note UNE is no longer accepting new student applications for enrolment at ISBT locations.
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CRICOS Code: 062421K
Official Abbreviation MPA
Course Type Postgraduate
Commencing
Responsible Campus Admission Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 3 Off Campus
ISBT Melbourne ISBT Semester 1 On Campus
ISBT Melbourne ISBT Semester 2 On Campus
ISBT Melbourne ISBT Summer On Campus
ISBT Sydney ISBT Semester 1 On Campus
ISBT Sydney ISBT Semester 2 On Campus
ISBT Sydney ISBT Summer On Campus
Course Duration
  • Up to 18 Trimesters Part-time
  • 1.5 Years Full-time
Fees Full Fee / International
Total Credit Points 72
Benefits

The distance education model run by the Graduate School of Business encourages students to apply learning immediately.

This is an approved Student Income Support course. Eligible students may apply for Youth Allowance or Austudy.
How to apply

All students apply direct to Graduate School of Business

For more information, click here

International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. Please note UNE is no longer accepting new student applications for enrolment at ISBT locations.

For more information, click here

Intensive Schools

Optional weekend schools are available for some units.
Entry Requirements

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.
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 previous studies were not in English

* A personal Statement covering areas such as:

Your most significant experiences or achievements to date;

Your long-term objectives and your expectations of this degree in fulfilling these objectives;

Where you see yourself five years from now;

Any other information you consider relevant to your admission.
Advanced Standing

Advanced standing is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree.

The maximum advanced standing that can be granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is 50% of a program.
Fast Track

The trimester system allows students to study over three teaching periods.
Academic Colours

Spectrum Orange (BCC 57)
Further Information

You can find instant answers to many of your questions or contact UNE directly via AskUNE

These Course Rules & Plans are ONLY to be used if you Commenced, Transferred or Changed Versions in the Master of Professional Accounting in 2012.

Admission to Candidature

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.

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree.

The maximum advanced standing that can be granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is 50 percent of a program.

Period of Candidature

The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 1.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to 18 trimesters as a part-time candidate.

Course Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

Course Structure Credit Points
Core Units 72 cps
Total 72 cps

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Award of Degree

Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Professional Accounting.

Articulated Award

Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Accounting on completion of 24 credit points and continue with the Master of Professional Accounting subject to completing within their period of candidature.
Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Accounting on completion of 48 credit points and continue with the Master of Professional Accounting subject to completing within their period of candidature.

Exit Pathways

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.
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 apply to discontinue their studies and exit with the Master of Professional Accounting must apply for re-admission and will be subject to current course requirements of the Master of Professional Accounting.

Improper Conduct

Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.

 

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