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Master of Accounting

ACCT11MV1

Faculty:
Faculty of Business and Economics
Award:
Master of Accounting (MAccg)
Admission Requirement:
• Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent
• GPA of 4.5 (out of 7.0)
English Language Proficiency:
IELTS of minimum 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band or equivalent
Study Mode:
Full-time, Part-time
Attendance Mode:
Internal
Candidature Length:
Full-time: 2 years
Commencement:
North Ryde — Session 1 (February)
North Ryde — Session 2 (July)
City — Session 1 (February)
City — Session 2 (July)
Volume of Learning:
Equivalent to 2 years
General requirements:
Minimum number of credit points 64
Minimum number of credit points at 600 level 16
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above 48
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award.

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

600 level

Required
4
Principles of Accounting (4)
 
Required
4
Company Law (4)
 
Required
4
Economic Analysis (4)
 
Required
4
Principles of Finance (4)
 

800 level

Required
4
Contemporary Accounting Practice (4)
 
Required
4
Managerial Accounting (4)
 
Required
4
Accounting Standards and Practice (4)
 
Required
either
or
 
Taxation Law (4)
 
4
Auditing and Assurance Services (4)
 
Required
4
Corporate Accounting (4)
 
Required
either
or
 
International Accounting (4)
 
4
Current Issues in Accounting and Corporate Governance (4)
 
Required
24
1 Specialisation
Specialisations:
Program Learning Outcomes and Additional Information
AQF Level Level 9 Masters by Coursework Degree
CRICOS Code 091741J
Overview and Aims of the Program The Master of Accounting provides a pathway for graduates in any discipline to acquire an accredited accounting degree recognised by professional associations including CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). Students with previous undergraduate studies in business or commerce may be eligible for recognition of prior learning and a reduction in the duration of study of up to 6 months. The combination of theoretical and applied knowledge prepares graduates for rewarding careers as accountants and financial managers, and as advisors supporting a wide range of business activities.
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 (see www.mq.edu.au/policy) and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. The RPL pages contain information on how to apply, links to registers, and the approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit. 


Domestic Students
For undergraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For domestic postgraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl


International Students
For RPL information visit www.mq.edu.au/international/rpl

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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/wellbeing

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.

Graduate Destinations and Employability Graduates can find careers in accounting, forensic accounting, taxation, financial planning and management, banking, company secretarial and auditing.
Opportunities are available with a wide variety of organisations, including accounting and consulting firms, investment and commercial banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, management consultancies and government.
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.

2017 Unit Information

When offered:
S1 Day
Prerequisites:
Permission of Executive Dean of Faculty
Corequisites:
None
NCCWs:
HSC Chinese, CHN113, CHN148