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Master of Commerce (Accounting) by coursework
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Masters by Coursework
Duration
1.5 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 3CM008
2009
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
The Master of Commerce (Accounting) is designed to offer knowledge and skills in accounting and related fields. It enables candidates possessing undergraduate degrees in non-accounting disciplines to move into careers in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial management and business advisory services in public practice, industry or government.
For candidates with a recognised degree in accounting, advanced level courses are offered within this specialisation to provide greater depth in the study of accounting and add perspectives in knowledge management, public sector management, financial management or research.
- Program Structure
Students complete core courses which include four foundation courses and seven accounting courses. The remaining course will be chosen from a number of electives, depending on the student's main specialisation.
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I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3CM008 Annual tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $18,250Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.Completed Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit average (those with a pass to credit average may also be considered); or, completed Graduate Certificate in Commerce from the University of Adelaide.How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3CM008International applicants
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IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $26,250 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyPrerequisites
Bachelor's degreeEquivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Annual tuition fees International student place: $26,250 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only - Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.Four Foundation courses (12 units) - ACCTING 7019 Accounting Concepts and Methods (M)
- ECON 7200 Economic Principles (M)
- CORPFIN 7005 Principles of Finance (M)
- COMMERCE 7033 Quantitative Methods (M)
- COMMERCE 7041 Business Communications (M)*
*International students: Unless exempt, all International students are required to take Business Communications in lieu of one elective
Six Accounting courses (18 units) from the following: - COMMERCE 7021 Commercial Law and Information Systems (M)*
- ACCTING 7014 Management Accounting (M)*
- COMMLAW 7011 Corporate Law (M)*
- ACCTING 7020 Intermediate Financial Reporting (M)*
- ACCTING 7023 Advanced Financial Accounting (M)*
- COMMLAW 7013 Income Taxation (M)#
- ACCTING 7009 Auditing and Assurance Services (M)#
Two elective courses (6 units) International students: Unless exempted, all international students are required to undertake COMMERCE 7041: Business Communications (M) in lieu of an elective.
* These courses are required for CPA entry with the additional two # courses required for CA entry.
- Graduate Attributes
School of Commerce Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes
- Professional Accreditation
The Master of Commerce (Accounting) satisfies the academic requirements for associate membership to the CPA program of CPA Australia. In addition, graduates would also fulfil the associate membership requirements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia by including appropriate courses.
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Last updated: Thursday, 26 May 2011
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