Faculty of Commerce

Master of Accountancy

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Accountancy

Abbreviation:

MAccy

Home Faculty:

Commerce

Duration:

1 year or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

48

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Starting Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1530

CRICOS Code:

042526M

Overview

The Master of Accountancy builds on the accounting knowledge and skills acquired at the undergraduate level. It develops in-depth understanding and capacities to critique the research and practice of accounting.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with a major in Accountancy from a recognised tertiary institution, with an average mark of at least 60%. Applicants with a combination of other university qualifications plus relevant professional experience may also be considered.

Course Program

Students will undertake 48 credit points consisting of any eight subjects from the following list:

Subjects

Session

Credit Points

ACCY903

Theoretical Foundations of Accounting

Autumn/Spring

6

ACCY904

Financial Accounting

Autumn

6

ACCY905

International Accounting

Spring

6

ACCY907

Empirical Research Methods

Autumn

6

ACCY913

Management Accounting

Autumn

6

ACCY914

Management Planning and Control Systems

Autumn

6

ACCY936

Management and Information Systems

Autumn/Spring

6

ACCY968

Insolvencies

Spring

6

ACCY974

Accounting Regulation

Spring

6

With permission of the Associate Head of School (Accounting), it is possible for students to substitute subjects listed above with ACCY985 Special Topic in Accounting A or ACCY986 Special Topic in Accounting B.

Professional Recognition

Recognised by CPA Australia as a Specialist Masters Degree.

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: accfin@uow.edu.au