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.
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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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
Up to 18 Trimesters Part-time1.5 Years Full-time
FEES
Full FeeInternational
2013 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
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply directly to Graduate School of Business
For more information, click hereInternational Students
All International students should apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. Please note UNE is no longer accepting new student applications for enrolment at ISBT Sydney.For more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | MPA | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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. |
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| How to apply |
All domestic students apply directly to Graduate School of Business For more information, click here
All International students should apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. Please note UNE is no longer accepting new student applications for enrolment at ISBT Sydney. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Optional weekend schools are available for some units. |
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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 | The following documentation must be included with your online application: Certified or notarised copy of your Identification (eg: passport) Certified or notarised copies of academic records 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. * Evidence of English Language Proficiency if previous studies were not in English |
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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 |
You can find instant answers to many of your questions or contact UNE directly via AskUNE |
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;
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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 |
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| Core Units | 72 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
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.
| Course Aims | The course aims are currently unavailable. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Demonstrate a command of a significant body of knowledge based on the highest standards of academic scholarship, apply knowledge at an advanced level in professional contexts or to solve problems, demonstrate awareness of the historical development of the discipline and its methods, recognise the relationship between the practice of the discipline in Australia and its practice in other countries.
Communication Skills
Communicate effectively and confidently orally and in written forms; use numerical, graphical, visual and statistical forms of communication competently where applicable; appreciate the diversity of communication styles employed by individuals from different national and cultural backgrounds; use the medium and form of communication (including electronic) appropriate for a given situation; present well reasoned arguments.
Global Perspectives
Demonstrate an awareness of the global context of their discipline and professional area; function in a multicultural or global context.
Information Literacy
Recognise the need for information and the nature and extent of information needed; find information effectively and efficiently; critically evaluate information and the search process; manage information collected or generated; use information to construct new concepts or create new understandings; use information with understanding and acknowledge cultural, ethical, economic, legal and social issues surrounding its use; acquire, organise and present information using technology.
Life-Long Learning
Reflect on limitations of, and have the capacity to evaluate their current knowledge; identify, evaluate and implement personal learning strategies for lifelong personal and professional development; practice intellectual curiosity, creativity and critical thinking; learn both independently and co-operatively; learn new skills and apply learning to new and unexpected situations; recognise opportunities for further learning in both familiar and unfamiliar national or cultural settings.
Problem Solving
Apply logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of problems; identify critical issues in the discipline or professional area; conceptualise problems and formulate a range of solutions that are appropriate to the national or cultural context of the problem; collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving.
Social Responsibility
Demonstrate ethical action and social responsibility in their personal, professional and community lives; demonstrate respect for, and acknowledgement of, ideas and knowledge of others; acknowledge the social and ethical implications of their actions; appreciate the impact of social change; recognise social justice issues relevant to their discipline and professional area; understand the international implications of local decisions and the local implications of international decisions; appreciate the importance of sustainable development; appreciate Indigenous culture and history; identify occupational risk and apply duty of care principles.
Team Work
Work collaboratively and network effectively to achieve common goals and to solve problems; appreciate the different approaches that different cultures have to collaborative work; take responsibility and carry out agreed tasks; take initiative and lead others; operate in a range of supportive roles within teams; negotiate, assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others; evaluate team performance.
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