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Program Summary

   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 2 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Session: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Session: 3
 
 
Max UOC Per Session: 24
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 96
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Master of Professional Accounting (Specialisation)
 
  

Program Description

The Master of Professional Accounting (Extension) follows the structure of the Master of Professional Accounting but also provides students with the opportunity to complete a more comprehensive program beyond the core professional knowledge areas required for accreditation with ICAA and CPA Australia and study four additional elective courses related to resource management and specialised professional work.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

To provide students with a fundamental grounding in commerce and business
To provide an in-depth study of accounting in the context of business management
To equip students with the core knowledge required for entry into the peak Australian professional accounting associations
To provide the foundation for students to build a career in accounting, financial management or entrepreneurial areas.
http://www.business.unsw.edu.au/mprofacc

Program Structure

The Master of Professional Accounting (Extension) comprises 96 UOC (12 core courses and 5 elective courses). Students undertaking the program should take care to take the courses in an appropriate sequence. For instance, ACCT5930 and LEGT5512 should be taken early in the program as they provide the foundation for other courses

Core Courses

Elective Courses
Choose one of the following:
Choose four of the following:
or other courses as may be approved by the Faculty.

Sample Program

Sample programs of study and suggested sequences for part-time and full-time students based on current timetables may be obtained from the School of Accounting.

Academic Rules

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Professional Accreditation

The degree is recognised by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). Although the degree is recognised, CPA Australia and ICAA assess every applicant for membership against their standing membership requirements, which include a rule that each applicant must hold a degree that is considered comparable by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) to an Australian Bachelor's degree. If requested, CPA Australia and ICAA will provide an assessment of an overseas qualification.

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