0826 - Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | MProfAcc(Adv) |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 065007M |
| Managing faculty | Business and Economics |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Caulfield) |
| Total credit points required | 96 |
| Duration (years) | 2 years FT, 4 years PT |
| Maximum credit allowed | 48 credit points |
| Recognition of prior learning | Students may be eligible for credit to a maximum of 50 per cent of course requirements for previous graduate level studies. Credits or exemptions will not be granted for undergraduate qualifications. |
| Minimum grade for progress to further studies | Credit average |
| Contact details | Monash Graduate School of Business, telephone +61 3 9903 1400, fax +61 3 9903 2890, email gsb@buseco.monash.edu.au |
| Course coordinator | Dr Michaela Rankin |
Description
Objectives
The learning goals associated with this course are to:
- develop the ability to identify problems, to synthesise, analyse, summarise and classify data and qualitative information, to evaluate and weigh evidence, arguments and ethics, to apply specialist skills and knowledge to global business issues, and to work out solutions to real world business cases and problems
- develop the ability to locate, evaluate and reference needed data and qualitative information stored electronically and physically and to use state-of-the-art technology to produce high quality, persuasive and appropriate spoken and written presentations
- develop the ability to work independently and to lead and participate in teams from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
- develop knowledge of the accounting profession and the need to pursue life-long learning to be an effective leader and provide service to local, national and international communities.
Structure
Requirements
(a.) Students must complete the following seven units (42 points) as follows:
- AFX9500 Introductory accounting
- AFX9530 Financial accounting
- AFX9540 Business finance
- AFX9550 Management accounting
- AFX9560 Advanced financial accounting
- BTX9500 Business and corporations law
- GSB9001 Personal development - critical thinking and communication
(b.) Students must complete three units (18 points) from the following list:
- AFX9510 Quantitative methods
- AFX9520 Accounting information systems and financial modelling
- AFX9570 Auditing and assurance
- BTX9651 Taxation law
- ECF9530 Economics
(c.) Students must complete a further six graduate units (36 points) from the remaining units listed in (b) or from units offered by any department in the Faculty of Business and Economics.
Progression to further studies
Professional recognition
Students seeking associate membership of CPA Australia upon graduation must include the following units under requirement (b) in the course requirements section:
- AFX9510 Quantitative methods
- AFX9520 Accounting information systems and financial modelling
- ECF9530 Economics
Students seeking admission to the Chartered Accountants Program upon graduation must include the following units under requirement (b) in the course requirements section:
Upon successful completion of the course graduates will satisfy the educational requirements for:
- admission as an associate member of CPA Australia and the National Institute of Accountants
- entry to the CPA Program of CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Program of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
Further details of educational requirements for professional recognition can be found at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/postgrad/bus-06.html
Alternative exit(s)
Students wishing to exit the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) early may apply to graduate with one of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:
- Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study
- Graduate Diploma in Accounting after successful completion of 48 points of study
- Master of Professional Accounting after successful completion of 72 points of study.
Award(s) received on completion