Master of International Finance/Master of Professional Accounting
Course summary for international students
B = Melbourne Burwood Campus
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Master of International Finance / Master of Professional Accounting |
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| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus |
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| Length | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
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| Next available intake | March (Trimester 1), July (Trimester 2), November (Trimester 3) |
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| Indicative annual fee 2013 | $27,150* AUD |
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| CRICOS course code | 056979M |
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| IELTS Requirement | IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6) or equivalent |
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| Deakin course code | D707 |
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| Faculty contacts | Deakin International Tel +61 3 9627 4877 Online enquiry |
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Course sub-headings
Course overview
This combined course, with specialisations in Accounting and Finance, is designed to meet the needs of employers and professional bodies operating in this area. It will provide students with an opportunity to complete a combined Masters as well as achieving a recognised professional accounting and/or finance qualification. Eligibility for membership to professional bodies is subject to work experience and the entry requirements of those professional bodies.
Fees and charges
Fee paying place - International (
IFP)
A Fee paying place is one for which the University does not receive any government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.
Fees for international students apply to persons living in Australia with Temporary Resident status, provided that there is no limitation on study and persons living abroad who are not Australian citizens and do not have Permanent Resident status in Australia.
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (
EFTSL)
EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.
* The 'indicative annual course fee' cited has been provided as a guide only. It has been calculated on the basis of a typical enrolment of a student undertaking the course in 2013, and reflects the cost involved in undertaking a full-time quota of units within the specified discipline.
The actual fees charged by Deakin University will depend upon the discipline from which each individual unit is chosen, and may vary from the indicative course fee cited, particularly if units are chosen from a number of disciplines. The cost of each unit offered in 2013 can be viewed from the
Unit Search.
Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and service.
Deakin assumes no responsibility for persons relying on 'indicative course fees' to calculate the total future cost of their course.
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Course rules
The Master of International Finance/Master of Professional Accounting requires completion of 16 credit points comprising 10 credit points of core units and 6 credit points of elective units selected from a specified list.
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Course structure
Core units
| MAA703 | Accounting for Management 1, 2 |
| MAA716 | Financial Accounting 1, 2 |
| MAA725 | Advanced Accounting Principles and Practice 1, 2 |
| MAF707 | Investments and Portfolio Management |
| MAF759 | Quantitative Methods for Finance |
| MPE781 | Economics for Managers 1 |
Elective units
These units may be selected to form a specialisation - see M730 Master of International Finance course entry for details of specialisation.
Select 6 credit points of units from:
| MAA705 | Corporate Auditing 2, 3 |
| MAF703 | Applied Corporate Finance |
| MAF704 | Treasury and Risk Management |
| MAF708 | Retirement Income Streams |
| MAF709 | Financial Planning Development |
| MAF711 | Modelling Techniques for Finance |
| MAF713 | Futures, Options and other Derivatives |
| MAF723 | Business and Financial Econometrics |
| MAF754 | Enterprise Risk Management |
| MAF762 | Advanced Derivative Securities |
| MAF763 | Financial Intermediation |
| MAF764 | Advanced Corporate Finance |
| MLC703 | Principles of Income Tax Law 2, 3 |
| MLC707 | Commercial and Corporations Law 1, 2 |
| MPM701 | Business Process Management 1 |
| MPE707 | International Banking and Finance |
| MPE711 | Global Trade and Markets |
| MSQ791 | Data Analysis for Managers |
or units from the Master of International Finance and the Master of Financial Planning.
Other postgraduate units may be taken subject to the approval of the Course Team Chair.
# MFT code denotes study tour version of the unit.
Notes
1 Required by CPA Australia for Associate (foundation level) Membership
2 Required by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia for entry to the CA Program.
3 For candidates who have completed an accredited degree in Australia, this unit may be taken as part of the CPA program. Other students must complete the unit before becoming an Associate Member of CPA Australia.
Students should carefully note the trimesters when units are offered to ensure that all required units can be completed in the appropriate time frame.
Students who wish to enter the CA or CPA programs are advised that it is their responsibility to ensure that they take the appropriate units required for entry.
Students who have completed prior undergraduate or graduate units in accounting or other core knowledge areas are advised to have their qualifications assessed by their preferred professional organisation to ensure they complete the correct units.
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Entry requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.
In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record. The minimum requirements are successful completion of a three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an approved university or other educational institution or successful completion of other equivalent qualifications gained by examination, or approved professional or industrial experience. International students must also meet the English language requirements.
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Entry requirements - specific
Completion of a tertiary program equivalent to not less than 3 years of full-time study at a university or other approved educational institution or alternate admission is available via the Postgraduate Qualifying Programs (PQP):
- applicants must have successfully completed all four PQP units and achieved a minimum grade of 60 per cent for each discipline-based unit undertaken (MAA103, MAE102, MAF101 or MMM132).
IELTS / English language requirements
Please note that English language requirements exist for entry to this course and you will be required to meet the English language level requirement that is applicable in the year of your commencement of studies.
It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that she/he has the required IELTS score to register with any external accredited courses.
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Credit for prior learning - general
If you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for credit for prior learning. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your credit for prior learning.
Your credit for prior learning is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.
You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree. Back to top
How to apply
Tracking your application
If you have already applied and wish to enquire about your application please refer to the relevant area through which you originally applied.
- If you applied through a Deakin representative please contact your representative.
- If you applied through a Deakin International office please contact deakin-int-admissions@deakin.edu.au