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 Institute of Public 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
Up to 18 Trimesters Part-time2 Years Full-time
FEES
Full FeeInternational
2012 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
ISBT Melbourne
ISBT Semester 1, On CampusISBT Semester 2, On Campus
ISBT Summer, On Campus
ISBT Sydney
ISBT Semester 1, On CampusISBT Semester 2, On Campus
ISBT Summer, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All off-campus students apply direct to Graduate School of Business
For more information, click hereInternational 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.For more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | MPABus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 96 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. |
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| How to apply |
All off-campus 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 |
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| Intensive Schools | Optional weekend schools are available for some units undertaken by off campus students. |
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| 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. |
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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 where 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Fast Track | The trimester system allows students to study over three teaching periods. |
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| Academic Colours |
Spectrum Orange (BCC 57) |
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| Further Information | 
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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) six trimesters or two 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 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.
Articulated Award
Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates may be eligible to exit with the Master of Professional Accounting on completion of GSB641, GSB642, GSB644, GSB701, GSB703, GSB711, GSB728, GSB741, GSB743, GSB748, GSB749 and GSB750 and continue with the Master of Professional Accounting and Business 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 and Business subject to completing within their period of candidature.
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 and Business 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 Master of Professional Accounting on completion of GSB641, GSB642, GSB644, GSB701, GSB703, GSB711, GSB728, GSB741, GSB743, GSB748, GSB749 and GSB750.
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.
Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies and exit with the Master of Professional Accounting and Business must apply for re-admission and will be subject to current course requirements of the Master of Professional Accounting and Business.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.