- Program summary
- Program overview
- Admission requirements
- Credit policy
- Program structure
- Program requirements
- Scholarships
- Enquiries
Program summary
Award abbreviation: MPA
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 2 years minimum, 6 years maximum part-time; (part-time is available for domestic students only)
Fee type 2009: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Note: eligible students in this masters course will be able to access Youth Allowance, Austudy and the Pensioner Education Supplement from January 1 2008.
Total courses: 12
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program code: BU771
CRICOS code: 059557J
Program overview
The Master of Professional Accounting provides an introduction to business with a focus on accounting, and enables students to obtain recognition by the two peak professional accounting bodies in Australia: CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. The content reflects the requirements as determined by the professional bodies. Delivery is across 4 semesters and includes face-to-face lectures, tutorial participation and assessment processes that reinforce the learning outcomes.
Admission requirements
Entry to the Master of Professional Accounting program will normally require:
(a) an undergraduate degree from a recognised university
and
(b) English requirement:
- IELTS - 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all subtests, or
- TOEFL - 575 with TWE of 5 (paper-based test) or 230 (computer-based test), or
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English - Level A Pass, or
- Previous degree completed in English.
Credit policy
As the Master of Professional Accounting is a graduate conversion program, credit may be awarded for previous undergraduate study according to the following policy. No credit for undergraduate study will be awarded toward any other Faculty of Business postgraduate program.
Credit toward the Master of Professional Accounting may be granted for previous undergraduate study up to a maximum of 4 courses on the grounds that the previous study includes courses deemed equivalent to any of the following University of the Sunshine Coast courses:
BUS501 Applied Research Methods
BUS502 Economics for Business
BUS503 Business Law and Ethics
BUS506 Introductory Accounting
BUS508 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
It is the responsibility of the student to confirm with the three Australian accounting bodies (CPA, ICAA and NIA) whether any advanced standing granted will impact on their eligibility for professional association membership.
Program structure
12 required courses:
Year 1, Semester 1
ACC610 Management Accounting
BUS502 Economics for Business
BUS503 Business Law and Ethics
Year 1, Semester 2
BUS501 Applied Research Methods
BUS506 Introductory Accounting
BUS508 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
Year 2, Semester 1
ACC511 Business Finance *
ACC512 Corporate Accounting *
ACC611 Taxation Law and Practice *
Year 2, Semester 2
ACC520 Law of Business Associations *
ACC620 Contemporary Accounting Issues *
ACC621 Auditing and Professional Practice *
* Prerequisites apply
Program requirements
Students are required to successfully complete the 12 required courses as specified in the Master of Professional Accounting program structure. Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
How to apply
Apply for a postgraduate program.
Scholarships
Candidates wishing to apply for a scholarship must complete a GMAT. Scholarships are available at several levels, including a half waiver of full fees, and a quarter waiver of full fees. The level of scholarship awarded will depend on the achievements evidenced by prospective students as part of their admissions process. Further information will be provided on request for prospective students interested in applying for a scholarship.
For more information visit scholarships for business masters programs.
Enquiries
International students:
USC International
Tel: +61 7 5430 1156
Fax: +61 7 5430 2836
Email: international@usc.edu.au
Australian and New Zealand students:
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Fax: +61 7 5430 1231
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au