Master of Business (Professional Accounting and Finance)
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Business | School of Commerce
| Program Code: DMPF Program Level: Postgraduate Home Campus:
City West Program Length (in EFTSL):
2 |
Program director/s
- Ms Jenny Marks (DMPF - Professional Accounting and Finance)
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.
- A completed Graduate Diploma in a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution.
-
Completion of Graduate Diploma in Business at the University of South Australia
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 Fee Paying Postgraduate students: $AU 18,400 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.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 5023 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5114 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5233 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5248 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| Second Half (Study Period 5) | |||
| ACCT 5013 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Commercial Law M or LAWS 5009 Commercial and Corporations Law M | COML 5009 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| INFS 5023 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Finance elective (see note 4) | 4.5 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 2) | |||
| ACCT 5016 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| ACCT 5021 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
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 5017 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Auditing Principles M or Elective (see note 5) | ACCT 5014 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| ACCT 5015 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Finance elective (see note 4) | 4.5 |
Rules
- 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
-
Financial Accounting Fundamentals M and Advanced Accounting M are offered in both study periods 2 and 5 each year.
-
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.
-
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
-
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.