Master of Accounting and Performance Management M.Acctg&PM
2008

Program Outline

The Master of Accounting and Performance Management provides comprehensive studies across the related fields of accounting and performance management. It is designed to meet the needs of entrants from either a relevant degree seeking in-depth advancement in their field and an associated field, or a non-relevant degree seeking to comprehensively adapt to the new fields of accounting and performance management.

While the program includes study in both fields, students choose to specialise in one area. For students choosing the Accounting specialisation as their primary discipline, the program aims to develop them for a professional accounting career with accreditation to proceed to the professional programs of CPA Australia. For students choosing the advanced Performance Management specialisation, the program aims to equip them with a sound knowledge of managing organisational performance in its multiple dimensions. Graduates will be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) and the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI).

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only
How to apply:	Application and Admission
Annual tuition fees:	Australian Full-fee place: $16,430
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $18,540
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Areas of Specialisation

• Accounting
• Performance Management

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Foundation Courses (12 units)
ACCTING 7019: Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) COMMERCE 7033: Quantitative Methods (M) ECON 7200: Economic Principles (M) CORPFIN 7005: Principles of Finance (M)
Introductory Performance Management Courses (6 units)
COMMGMT 7008: Strategic Management (M) COMMGMT 7006: Management Practice or COMMGMT 7007: Organisational Behaviour (M)
Accounting Courses (15 units)
ACCTING 7023: Advanced Financial Accounting* COMMERCE 7021: Commercial Law and Information Systems* COMMLAW 7011: Corporate Law* ACCTING 7020: Intermediate Financial Reporting* ACCTING 7014: Management Accounting* COMMLAW 7013: Income Tax ACCTING 7003: Auditing and Assurance Services Students who wish to undertake the CPA program subsequent to completing the Master of Accounting and Performance Management must complete all accounting courses marked * in the list above. Students who wish to undertake the ICAA Chartered program must complete all 7 accounting courses.
Performance Management Courses (9 units)
Three courses chosen from: COMMGMT 7012: Managing Social Responsibility (M) COMMGMT 7014: Strategic Compensation Management (M) COMMGMT 7013: Strategic Evaluation and Control (M) COMMGMT 7011: Corporate Governance and Globalisation (M) COMMGMT 7010: Optimising Human Performance (M)# COMMGMT 7009: Structure and Performance in Organisations (M) #Students wishing to take Optimising Human Performance MUST choose Organisational Behaviour in their introductory courses.
Elective Courses (6 units)
Students required to undertake COMMERCE 7041: Business Communication (M) must choose 1 additional approved elective. All other students must choose 2 electives. Students wishing to be eligible for admission to the ICAA Chartered program must complete two additional accounting courses as their electives.

Career Opportunities

The Performance Management specialisation supplemented with accounting studies strengthens graduates’ employability in organisations operating in the areas of taxation, auditing and management accounting. The Accounting specialisation supplemented with management studies strengthens graduates’ employability in corporations and government organisations.

Graduate Attributes

Master of Accounting and Performance Management Graduate Attributes

Professional Accreditation

Depending on the student’s specialisation and courses chosen, the program satisfies the requirements for application into CPA and CA  programs, or membership of the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) and the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI).

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Program Rules

School of Commerce Program Rules