Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Course

This course is designed for graduates seeking advanced knowledge and skills in accounting. It aims to provide graduates with the skill set required to successfully operate as a specialist in the accounting profession.

The Master of Business (Accounting) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to masters level in accounting.

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.

36 credit points

Details of educational requirements for professional recognition can be found at http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/asg/cds/publications/pg-professional-recognition.html.

This course comprises five compulsory units and seven electives.

(a.) Students must complete the following five units (30 points):

• AFF5100 Advanced strategic management accounting
• AFX5120 Assurance, governance and fraud
• AFF5130 Financial statement analysis and business valuation
• AFF5150 Financial reporting issues
• AFX5330 Integrated systems for business enterprises

(b.) students must complete one unit (6 points) from the following list:

• GSB9001 Personal development - critical thinking and communication
• GSB9002 Personal development - managing self and relationships
• GSB9003 Personal development - professional advancement

(c.) students must complete a further six graduate-level units (36 points) offered by any department in the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Students wishing to exit the Master of Business (Accounting) 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 Business after successful completion of 48 points of study

Master of Business (Accounting)