2017 Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Professional Accounting | 2017

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Professional Accounting

Abbreviation:

MProfAccy

UOW Course Code:

1438

CRICOS Code:

087681F

Total Credit Points:

72

Duration:

1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Business

Intake Session(s):

Trimester 1, 3

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong, Sydney

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) is for graduates who have a degree in a discipline other than accounting. Students gain an appreciation of the theory underpinning accounting, as well as relevant legal and practical issues.

The Master of Professional Accounting has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters programme for Student Income Support. Students who have queries about their income support eligibility should contact Centrelink on 132490 for further information.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Master of Professional Accounting will be able to:

  1. Integrate technical, theoretical and professional knowledge as it relates to accounting, auditing, finance, economics, information systems and relevant law.
  2. Critically apply technical, theoretical and professional knowledge and skills to propose solutions to routine and emerging professional accounting problems.
  3. Exercise judgement to propose solutions to professional accounting problems in diverse contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and international perspectives.
  4. Communicate professional accounting advice in oral, written and visual forms to relevant stakeholders.
  5. Work appropriately with others in order to achieve outputs relevant to professional accounting.
  6. Reflect on performance and feedback to identify learning opportunities and self-improvement.
  7. Conduct a professionally focussed research project. 

Course Structure

Candidates are required to complete 72 credit points in accordance with the list below.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ACCY901Accounting Foundations for Professionals6Trimester 1, Trimester 3
ACCY902Applied Financial Accounting6Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
ACCY903Theoretical Foundations of Accounting6Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
ACCY918Applied Management Accounting6Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
ACCY936Management and Information Systems6Trimester 2, Trimester 3
ACCY962Professional Practice - Auditing & Risk Assurance6Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
ACCY963Professional Practice - Taxation6Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
ECON910Economics for Professionals6Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
ECON940Statistics for Decision Making6Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
FIN 921Managerial Finance6Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
LAW 960Legal Studies For Professionals6Trimester 1, Trimester 2
LAW9302Law of Business Organisations6Trimester 1, Trimester 3

 ^ ACCY901 is a pre requisite for ACCY902, ACCY903, ACCY918, ACCY962 and ACCY963.

* LAW960 is a pre requisite for LAW9302.

PLEASE NOTE: Not all subjects are offered at all locations, and subject and session offerings may change prior to the commencement of session. Students are advised to check the latest information available on the Subject Database by clicking the subject codes above.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's articulation arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Professional Recognition / Accreditation

The Master of Professional Accounting enables graduates to meet the educational and membership requirements of a number of national and international professional associations. For more information, visit Professional Recognition.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 17 July, 2017