| AQF Level |
Level 9 Masters by Coursework Degree |
| CRICOS Code |
083774M |
| Overview and Aims of the Program |
This award provides a pathway for university graduates in any discipline to acquire qualifications that are fully recognised by CPA Australia and CA Australia and New Zealand and then go on to study more advanced units in accounting.
Key features:
• Study advanced subjects in accounting such as - Advanced Financial Reporting, Advanced Corporate Accounting, Management Control Systems, Information Systems in Business.
Specialisations:
• A specialisation must be chosen at the time of application.
• Students seeking to specialise in Actuarial Studies, Business Management and Organisations, Economics, Human Resource Management or Marketing may be required to undertake additional units to meet the requirements of their specialisation. We recommend these students seek academic advice before enrolling in this program.
• Students specialising in Actuarial Studies can commence in Session 1 only. |
| Graduate Capabilities |
The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows:
Cognitive capabilities
(K) discipline specific knowledge and skills
(T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking
(P) problem solving and research capability
(I) creative and innovative
Interpersonal or social capabilities
(C) effective communication
(E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens
(A) socially and environmentally active and responsible
Personal capabilities
(J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative
(L) commitment to continuous learning |
| Recognition of Prior Learning |
Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. For recognition of prior informal and non-formal learning, please refer to the relevant RPL Plan, which describes the evidential requirements and approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit in this program.
For undergraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For postgraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl |
| Support for Learning |
Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus.
Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/
Campus Wellbeing contact details:
Phone: +61 2 9850 7497
Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au
www.students.mq.edu.au/support/health_and_wellbeing/contact_us |
| Program Standards and Quality |
The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders. This program is also accredited with the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia following a review of the content of the program, the quality of the teaching staff and graduates, as well as teaching, learning and assessment methods. An annual report is submitted and a detailed review is conducted (every 5 years) by both of the above-stated professional accounting bodies. |
| Graduate Destinations and Employability |
Graduates can find careers in accounting, taxation, financial planning, company secretarial and auditing.
Employers:
• accounting and consulting firms
• auditors
• business analyst firms
• financial institutions
• forensic accounting firms
• government organisations
• merchant bankers
• stockbrokers
• superannuation advisers. |
| Assessment Regulations |
This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy. |
| Accreditation |
This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification.
Accredited with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and CPA Australia. The Master of Accounting Professional is recognised by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia. The units in this degree have been designed to meet the educational requirements of CPA Australia, CA Australia and New Zealand and other international accounting bodies. The degree provides thorough preparation for the CPA or CA programs and is taught by highly qualified teaching staff many of whom have had first-hand experience with the CPA and CA programs. |
