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Master of Accountancy - Research
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Accountancy - Research |
Abbreviation: |
MAccy-Res |
Home Faculty: |
Commerce |
Duration: |
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
72 |
Delivery Mode: |
On Campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1330 |
CRICOS Code: |
042547F |
Overview
The Master of Accountancy - Research degree comprises 24 credit points of coursework and a 48 credit point thesis. In the coursework component, students develop their capacity to conduct rigorous independent research, as well as undertaking advanced coursework that integrates conceptual and practical issues within the Accounting discipline. In the thesis component, students complete substantial and extended research into an applied or theoretical issue in accounting. The topic is selected in line with the student's research interests and is subject to approval by the Associate Head of School (Accounting). The thesis is completed under the supervision of individual members of staff and culminates in the production of a substantial written thesis.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
This degree is primarily a research degree for those who have completed a Bachelors Honours at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher in accountancy, economics, finance or management. Applicants who have completed a coursework Masters degree at an appropriate standard may be admitted to the program.
Credit Transfer
Credit of up to 24 credit points may be awarded for the coursework component of this degree to students who have completed research related subjects at an appropriate standard as assessed by the Associate Head of School (Accounting). A candidate may not undertake subjects for this degree that are similar in content to subjects included in their Honours or Masters course.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
ACCY903 |
Theoretical Foundations of Accounting |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
ACCY907 |
Empirical Research Methods |
Autumn |
6 |
COMM980 |
Business Research Methods |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
Elective Subject
6 credit points from the 900- level subjects offered by the School of Accounting and Finance, provided the elective is appropriate to the course of research the student intends to pursue.
Subject selection is to be approved by the Associate Head of School (Accounting). Other coursework subjects may be substituted with the permission of the Associate Head of School (Accounting).
Thesis
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
THES924 |
Thesis full-time |
Annual |
48 |
OR | |||
THES912 |
Thesis part-time |
Annual |
24 |
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: accfin@uow.edu.au