Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Accountancy

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Accountancy

Abbreviation:

MAccy

My University:

Commerce, accounting, finance, management

Duration:

1 year or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

48

Delivery Mode:

On Campus (Face-to-Face)

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 Requirements

Students are required to undertake 24 credit points in core subjects and 24 credit points in elective subjects.

Course Program

Code

Subject

Session

Credit Points

Core Subjects

ACCY906

Theoretical Constructions of Accounting and Finance

Autumn/Spring

6

ACCY904

Financial Accounting

Autumn

6

ACCY907

Empirical Research Methods

Autumn/Spring

6

ACCY913

Management Accounting

Autumn

6

Elective Subjects - select 24 credit points from the following

ACCY905

International Accounting

Spring

6

ACCY909

Social and Environmental Accountability

Autumn

6

ACCY914

Management Planning and Control Systems

Spring

6

ACCY936

Management and Information Systems

Autumn/Spring

6

ACCY968

Insolvencies

Spring

6

ACCY974

Accounting Regulation

Spring

6

COMM980

Commerce Research Proposal

Autumn/Spring

6


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

Other information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: School of Accounting and Finance - accfin-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 12 July, 2013