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Master of Accountancy
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Accountancy |
Abbreviation: |
MAccy |
My University: |
Commerce, accounting, finance, management |
Duration: |
1 year or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
On Campus (Face-to-Face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1530 |
CRICOS Code: |
042526M |
Overview
The Master of Accountancy builds on the accounting knowledge and skills acquired at the undergraduate level. It develops in-depth understanding and capacities to critique the research and practice of accounting.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with a major in Accountancy from a recognised tertiary institution, with an average mark of at least 60%. Applicants with a combination of other university qualifications plus relevant professional experience may also be considered.
Course Requirements
Students are required to undertake 24 credit points in core subjects and 24 credit points in elective subjects.
Course Program
Code |
Subject |
Session |
Credit Points |
Core Subjects | |||
Theoretical Constructions of Accounting and Finance |
Autumn/Spring |
6 | |
Financial Accounting |
Autumn |
6 | |
Empirical Research Methods |
Autumn/Spring |
6 | |
Management Accounting |
Autumn |
6 | |
Elective Subjects - select 24 credit points from the following | |||
International Accounting |
Spring |
6 | |
Social and Environmental Accountability |
Autumn |
6 | |
Management Planning and Control Systems |
Spring |
6 | |
Management and Information Systems |
Autumn/Spring |
6 | |
Insolvencies |
Spring |
6 | |
Accounting Regulation |
Spring |
6 | |
Commerce Research Proposal |
Autumn/Spring |
6 | |
With permission of the Associate Head of School, it is possible for students to substitute subjects listed above with ACCY985 Special Topic in Accounting A or ACCY986 Special Topic in Accounting B.
Other information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: School of Accounting and Finance - accfin-enquiries@uow.edu.au