Course: Master of Business Administration / Master of Professional Accounting (969AA)

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Award: Master of Business Administration, Master of Professional Accounting
Course Level: 04
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Government & Law
University Admissions Centre (UAC) Course Code: 885315
CRICOS Code: 064329A
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:

• UC Bruce Campus
  • Full Time, Face-to-Face -
  • Part Time, Face-to-Face -

Introduction

For further information and support:
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS: email study@canberra.edu.au or telephone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)
CURRENT AND COMMENCING STUDENTS: visit the Faculty of Business, Government & Law student support area (Building 6, Level C, Room 38 -- reception counter) or email BGLCourseConveners@canberra.edu.au

A combined Masters degree in Business Administration and Professional Accounting provides candidates with the opportunity of completing two degrees within one period of candidature. The MBA/MProfAcc equips graduates with skills to practice as professional accountants and to prepare them for senior management positions. The course focuses on contemporary knowledge and skills required for practice as a public or chartered accountant; effective management; accountability and control; and effective decision-making for financial success. Core studies are undertaken in finance, accounting, auditing, law, marketing, economics, international business, management ethics, human relations and strategy.

The MBA/MProfAcc enables students from non-accounting backgrounds to meet the academic requirements for membership of the CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). It is suited to a range of interests, but is particularly relevant to those who wish to combine a career in management and professional accountancy or financial analysis.

· The broad aim of the course is to offer individuals aspiring to operate as professional accountants and senior managers the opportunity to develop the relevant competencies and credentials.
· Demonstrate high levels of analytical and problem solving skills covering the breadth of the disciplines of accounting and business administration in order to manage and govern at an advanced and internationally recognised level.
· Awareness of potential ethical dilemmas and how to respond as a practicing member of a professional accounting body and as an accountant or business manager providing services and advice to clients or management.

Course Requirements

48 credit points required units as set out below.
6221 Accounting for Managers G
6234 Economics for Managers G
6275 Statistical Analysis & Decision Making G (or elective unit if Statistics previously completed at tertiary level)
6224 Business Finance PG
6264 Organisational Behaviour G
6261 Marketing G
6255 Management Ethics PG
6277 Strategic Management PG
6222 Accounting Systems & Practices G
6223 Auditing PG
6225 Business Law G
6227 Company Accounting PG
6228 Contemporary Issues in Accounting PG
6231 Corporate Law & Practice G
6253 Management Accounting PG
6279 Taxation Law & Practice G

Typical Course Structure

Semester 1	Semester 2
YEAR 1
6221 Accounting for Managers G	6222 Accounting Systems & Practices G
6225 Business Law G	6234 Economics for Managers G
6264 Organisational Behaviour G	6231 Corporate Law & Practice G
6275 Statistical Analysis & Decision Making G	6253 Management Accounting PG
YEAR 2
6223 Auditing PG	6228 Contemporary Issues in Accounting PG
6227 Company Accounting PG	6224 Business Finance PG
6279 Taxation Law & Practice G	6261 Marketing G
6255 Management Ethics PG	6277 Strategic Management PG

Course Duration

4 semesters full-time or equivalent.
maximum 12 semesters.

Admission Requirements

A recognised undergraduate degree, a minimum of two years relevant work experience or completion of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or Graduate Diploma in International Business or Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting, and where appropriate, UC English language requirements. Students who have undertaken an undergraduate degree with a major in accounting with an Australian institution are ineligible for entry to the degree.

Advanced standing:
Advanced standing of 12 credit points may be granted for completion of the Graduate Certificates in Business Administration or Professional Accounting, and 24 credit points advanced standing may by granted for completion of the Graduate Diplomas in Business Administration, International Business or Professional Accounting. To obtain a University of Canberra masters degree, students must undertake a minimum of 12 credit points at PG level while enrolled in the masters course.

Professional Recognition

This course is a combination with the Master of Professional Accounting (12 unit - which already has been accredited by both CPA and ICAA) and provides a choice of additional four units from a suite of electives.

Subsumable awards

The following awards are subsumable into the Master of Business Administration/ Master of Professional Accounting:
· Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
· Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
· Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
· Graduate Diploma in International Business
· Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting.

Course Enquiries

Course convener for the Master of Business Administration:
Dr Abu Saleh (02) 6201 2187, email Abu.Saleh@canberra.edu.au

Course convener for Master of Professional Accounting:
Associate Professor Simon Hoy (02) 6201 2680, email Simon.Hoy@canberra.edu.au