Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting)
The Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting) forms part of the professional educational requirements for membership of the National Institute of Accountants (NIA). It represents stage 2 of the Program in which students who have attained Member of National Institute of Accountants (MNIA) status can progress to Professional National Accountant (PNA) status. It is an eight unit course comprising four core units and four electives.
To fully understand the requirements for NIA membership students should visit the NIA Program web site.
Admission to Candidature
To be eligible for admission in the Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting), a candidate must have completed a three year degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline or completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting at this or another University.
In addition, applicants must provide evidence of membership of the National Institute of Accountants.
Requirements for the Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting)
Compulsory Units
GSB 600 Strategic Management in Professional Practice
GSB 751 Business and Professional Ethics
GSB 601 Issues in Company Financial Reporting
GSB 604 Issues in Auditing and Professional Practice
Elective Units
Complete four from the following list:
GSB602 Issues in Management Accounting
GSB603 International Accounting
GSB606 Advanced Taxation Law
GSB641 Advanced Financial Accounting
GSB711 Managerial Finance
GSB749 Law of Commercial Associations
GSB750 Taxation Law
How to apply for this Course
Application to this Course can be made online at www.une.edu.au/gsb/datesandforms.php
You must have electronic copies of the following documentation ready to upload with your online application:
Certified or notarised copies of original academic transcripts (and evidence of change of name, if applicable)
Certified Copy of NIA Membership Renewal Notice
Proof of Identification: Birth certificate or evidence of Australian citizenship/ permanent residency such as pages from passport
Evidence of English proficiency:
Those applicants whose previous education was not in English must provide evidence of English Proficiency. UNE English Proficiency requirements are listed on the internet at http://www.une.edu.au/policies/pdf/englishlanguagerequirements.pdf
International students applying for admission to this course:
Will need to download and complete the application form.
Advanced Standing
At the discretion of the Course Coordinator, a candidate may be granted advanced standing for coursework units, passed prior to admission to candidature, provided that such units have reasonable correspondence with units offered by the Faculty for the Master of Commerce. Up to 24 credit points may be granted as advanced standing on the basis of units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification (including the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting) at UNE or another university. No advanced standing will be granted for units completed as part of an undergraduate award.