Professional Accounting (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Professional Accounting
Length
18 months
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
Graduates without an undergraduate accounting major are suited to this
professional course of study. Students combine foundation studies in
economics, management, business law, information systems and statistics with more advanced studies in finance, management accounting, financial
accounting, auditing and taxation. Students are also required to master
some quantitative skills.
Course structure
Students complete 12 compulsory subjects (180 credit points) including Accounting for Managers, Principles of Economics, Principles of Finance, Statistics for Business and Finance, Commercial Law, Financial Accounting Information Systems, Management and Cost Reporting, Taxation, Advanced Accounting Issues, Auditing and Assurances Services, Company and Finance Law, and Corporate Reporting.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 990
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree with a C Grade average or higher in the third year, or an approved international equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates will have a variety of career opportunities in accounting within the private, public or not-for-profit sectors. Graduates may also choose to work in the public accounting area specialising in auditing, financial advising or taxation. Typical positions include tax assessor, auditor, accountant, export advisor or inventory analyst.
Professional recognition
This course satisfies the academic requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia (the professional body for Certified Practising Accountants in Australia) and admission to the Professional Year Program may be undertaken in some countries outside Australia. This course is also recognised by the National Institute of Accountants (NIA), and the international accounting body, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), based in London.