MC194 - Master of Professional Accounting
Plan: MC194EXE15 - Master of Professional Accounting
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Master of Professional Accounting
Award abbreviation: MProfAcc
Total credit points: 192
Career: PGRD
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent (or 1.5 years FT or PT equivalent with advanced standing)
Location: Melbourne City campus
Owning school: Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain (665H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/accounting-information-systems-and-supply-chain
ASCED code: 080101
CRICOS code: 077509A
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Master of Professional Accounting provides you with practical and theoretical knowledge, skills and expertise to become a literate and analytical practitioner in accounting. This program is designed for graduates of non-accounting disciplines who wish to broaden their career prospects. The Master of Professional Accounting aims to develop essential knowledge and skills in core areas of accounting and business with an appreciation of the social, environmental, cultural and ethical issues impacting on contemporary business environments.
You will experience a variety of learning experiences which may include: lectures and tutorials, assignments, presentations and collaborative projects. Assessment includes formal examinations, written assignments, both on an individual, and group basis, in-class tests evaluations of case studies and completion of projects.
The capstone course OMGT2386 Global Multidisciplinary Business Project will give you the opportunity to critically reflect on this program’s curriculum. These courses will promote the integration and synthesis of a range of knowledge and skills gained in the program and the application of these in discipline related real-world scenarios leading to work readiness or entry to graduate studies.
The core research course of this program is BUSM4448 Business Research Design. This course is designed to develop your knowledge of research principles and methods and how to apply them within the contemporary business environment. You will have the opportunity to conduct a research project/proposal and further develop your skills in research methodology.
Graduates may gain employment in various sectors including public accounting practice, commercial and government organisations and in a wide range of roles.
This program will be delivered on-campus.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
1. Students admitted with the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree or higher level qualification in business (or a related discipline) will be exempted from completing three (3) Business and Law courses (36 credit points) from the optional course list and OMGT2386 Global Multidisciplinary Business Project (12 credit points). Students will be required to complete an additional twelve (12) courses (144 credit points) in order to qualify for the degree.
2. Students who successfully complete the RMIT Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting will be exempted from completing the four (4) discipline courses completed in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting and will be required to complete an additional twelve (12) courses (144 credit points) in order to qualify for the degree.
Please refer to the Masters Advanced Standing Credit Procedure for additional information regarding the recency of previous qualifications.
Credit outside of the above arrangements will be assessed consistently with the RMIT University credit policy and procedures. If you wish to apply for a credit transfer/RPL, please refer to Apply for credit.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Academic Entrance requirements
Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent or higher level qualification in any discipline.
Entrance requirements for international onshore applicants
All non-Australian residents and overseas full-fee paying students are required to meet RMIT English language requirements. For more information on these requirements and acceptable English Language tests please see www.rmit.edu.au/international/english-equivalent.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
This program is accredited by the professional bodies listed in the table below. Specified credit/exemptions towards professional qualifications offered as part of the accreditation is subject to the applicant meeting the set criteria defined by each professional body. Any application for credit/exemption should be made directly to the professional body and is the graduate's responsibility.
The professional bodies may offer membership for students and/or graduates as a career enabler which could include opportunities for networking and access to discipline specific resources. Application for membership is the student/graduate's responsibility.
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CPA Australia |
Program satisfies the academic requirements for direct entry into the CPA Australia program. |
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Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand [CAANZ] |
Program satisfies the academic requirements for entry into the CA program. |
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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants [ACCA] |
Program satisfies the academic requirements for entry into the ACCA Qualification program. |
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Chartered Institute of Management Accountants [CIMA] |
Program satisfies the academic requirements to be streamed inot the Advance Route 2 pathway for the CIMA qualification. |
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The Association of International Accountants [AIA] |
Program satisfies the academic requirements for entry into AIA professional qualification programs. |
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Institute of Public Accountants [IPA] |
Not Applicable |
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Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales [ICAEW] |
Program satisfies the academic requirements for entry into the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) program |
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Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers, printers and group study rooms are available at each Melbourne Library location. You can access the Internet and Library e-resources. You can also access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library. Contact Ask the Library for assistance and further information www.rmit.edu.au/library.
Study Support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, information literacy, referencing, maths and study skills.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal www.rmit.edu.au/students.
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals. Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad.
We also offer a dedicated support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/indigenous.
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