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Master of Business (Professional Accounting and Finance)

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Business | School of Commerce

Program Code: DMPF

Program Level: Postgraduate

Home Campus: City West

Program Length (in EFTSL): 2

Program director/s

How to apply

Applications to this program are online via UniSA's Apply Online portal.

Aim

This program is designed to provide professional postgraduate education in the application of knowledge for those seeking a career in accounting and finance, and for others seeking to upgrade their knowledge and skills.

Entry requirements

Applicants will have completed a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent.

Minimum English language entry requirements: coursework programs

The minimum English language entry requirements for international students who speak English as a foreign language are detailed below. It should be noted that some programs may specify higher English language entry requirements. These will be indicated in relevant program documentation.

Applicants are required to meet at least one of the English language entry requirements listed. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive.

Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

Postgraduate

English Language Test (see Note 1)

Score

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

 

·Reading and Writing

6.0

·Overall Band Score

6.5

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

 

·TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test)

90 with no band less than 21

·TOEFL PBT (Paper-based test)

577 with TWE (Test of Written English) of 4.5

 

 

English Language Programs

Score

Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program

Level 5

 

 

Other Qualifications

·Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or

·Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University (see Note 2). Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of at least two years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the University.

Note 1: Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.

Note 2: The University, through UniSA International, maintains a list of countries where English is commonly used and which would satisfy this criteria. This may include particular educational institutions within a given non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction.

Content/structure

The program consists of 72 units of study.

Courses within the program cover the curriculum requirements of the accrediting bodies plus a significant study in finance.

Fee information

Fees for International students: $AU 19,920 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Fees for Fee Paying Postgraduate students: $AU 17,600 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2009.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.


Program requirements

Course name Area + Cat. No. Units EFTSL
FIRST YEAR   
First Half (Study Period 2)   
ACCT 50234.50.125
BUSS 51144.50.125
BUSS 52334.50.125
BUSS 52484.50.125
Second Half (Study Period 5)   
ACCT 50134.50.125
LAWS 5009 
INFS 50234.50.125
Finance elective (see note 4)
 4.5 
SECOND YEAR   
First Half (Study Period 2)   
ACCT 50164.50.125
ACCT 50214.50.125
Finance elective (see note 4)
 4.5 
Finance elective (see note 4)
 4.5 
Second Half (Study Period 5)   
Taxation Law M or Elective (see note 5)
ACCT 50174.50.125
Auditing Principles M or Elective (see note 5)
ACCT 50144.50.125
ACCT 50154.50.125
Finance elective (see note 4)
 4.5 

Rules

  1. Students who have taken for another award, a course which is substantially equivalent to a course from the program schedule, may be granted up to 18 units (4 courses) of credit or may substitute a course of equal standing and unit value, with the approval of the Program Director.

Notes

  1. Financial Accounting Fundamentals M and Advanced Accounting M are offered in both study periods 2 and 5 each year.
      
  2. Students who wish to satisfy the educational requirements for admission to the professional program of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (to qualify as a chartered accountant) must take all courses as specified above.
      
  3. Students who wish to satisfy the educational requirements for admission to CPA Australia and to undertake professional studies with that organisation (to qualify as a CPA) may choose to replace one or both of the following courses with electives:
      
    ACCT 5014  Auditing Principles M
    ACCT 5017  Taxation Law M
      
  4. Finance electives may be chosen from the following list.All courses may not be offered every year
      
    BUSS 5228 Advanced Corporate Finance
    BANK 5005 Perspectives in Finance
    BANK 5014 Financial Theory and Financial Markets
    BANK 5016 Managing Financial Risk
    BANK 5013 Investment Management
    BANK 5017 Personal Wealth Management
      
    General elective courses are normally chosen from those offered by the Schools in the Division of Business.


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