Master of Professional Accounting / Master of Business Administration
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
The Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Business Administration is a Coursework combined program and is designed for students with a degree in a field other than Accounting who wish to obtain a sound introduction to accounting and business concepts and procedures. The program encompasses study in finance, general management, taxation law and auditing, marketing, human resources management, International business, E-business and entrepreneurship.
Designed for
Students seeking a range of skills for careers encompassing business administration and accounting
Structure
The Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Business Administration requires students to complete 180 units of study. This is gained through completion of 170 units (17 courses) of core courses and 10 units (one course) from the directed list.
Subjects
- Accounting
- Business administration
Standard entry requirements
- Entry into the Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Business Administration will be available for applicants who have: Bachelor (Honours) Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification
- Or Bachelor Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing
- Or Bachelor Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, not in a related field and 1 year relevant organisational experience
- Or At least 7 years' relevant organisational experience, including 2 years in a management position
- Or Successful completion of 75% (30 units) of one of the following UoN programs: Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance, Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, Graduate Certificate in Marketing, Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
Recognition
The program is structured to satisfy the Guidelines for Joint Accreditation of Tertiary Courses by the Professional Accounting Bodies issued jointly by CPA Australia and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), and the Core Curriculum Areas issued by the ICAA. Graduation from an accredited accounting program facilitates initial entry to Associate membership of CPA Australia and (subject to employment and supervision requirements) eligibility for enrolment in the ICAA's CA Program. Students completing the program will meet the academic requirements for Associate membership of CPA Australia and enrolment in the CPA Program, and for enrolment in the Chartered Accountants Program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Newcastle City Precinct | International: $81,530 | No |
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| Sydney | International: $72,580 | No |
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