See Also: Master of Business Administration
See Also: Master of Professional Accounting

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.

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.

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
• 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

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Consult the UC Handbook for the year of commencement for official course rules. Units are not offered in all semesters.