Master of International Finance/Master of Professional Accounting
Course summary for local students
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| Award granted | Master of International Finance / Master of Professional Accounting |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Off campus |
| Off-campus | Yes |
| Length | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Next available intake | March (Trimester 1), July (Trimester 2), November (Trimester 3) |
| Indicative annual fee 2013 | $22,340* - Full-fee paying place |
| Faculty contacts | Postgraduate Student Administration |
| CRICOS course code | 056979M |
| Deakin course code | D707 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Professional recognition
- Fees and charges
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Entry requirements - general
- Entry requirements - specific
- Credit for prior learning - general
- How to apply
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.Professional recognition
Completion of the appropriate selection of units within the Master of International Finance/Master of Professional Accounting can:
- grant eligibility for entry as an associate member of CPA Australia;
- meet the educational requirements for entry into the CA program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA);
- meet the educational requirements for the Institute of Public Accountants;
- grant accreditation from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia FINSIA;
- grant accreditation by the Finance and Treasury Association (FTA); or
- grant accreditation by the Financial Planning Association (FPA).
Fees and charges
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.
Fee paying place - Domestic (DFP)
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.
Fee paying places are available to domestic students. Domestic students are those who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of a permanent visa.
*Indicative course fees should be used as a guide only. Deakin University assumes no responsibility for persons relying on indicative course fees to calculate the total future cost of their course. The indicative course fee is an estimate based on a typical enrolment a student may have for their first year of study in 2013 for their course. The indicative course fee is based on historical first year enrolments within the course, reflecting the discipline cluster of the units which may be studied within the course. The actual fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen. The cost of each unit 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 services.
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.
Course structure
Core units
| MAA703 | Accounting for Management 1, 2 |
| MAA716 | Financial Accounting 1, 2 |
| MAA725 | Advanced Accounting Principles and Practice 1, 2 |
| MAF702 | Financial Markets |
| MAF707 | Investments and Portfolio Management |
| MAF759 | Quantitative Methods for Finance |
| MFT760/MAF760 | International Finance # |
| MPA701 | Accounting 1, 2 |
| MPE781 | Economics for Managers 1 |
| MPF753 | Finance 1, 2 |
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 |
| MAF761 | Advanced Investments |
| MAF762 | Advanced Derivative Securities |
| MAF763 | Financial Intermediation |
| MAF764 | Advanced Corporate Finance |
| MAR725 | Research Methods |
| 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 |
| MPP701 | Research Project 1A |
| MPP702 | Research Project 1B |
| MPP703 | Research Project 2 |
| 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.
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.
For more information on the Deakin Admissions Policy visit The Guide.
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.
Credit for prior learning - general
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
How to apply
Applications must be made directly to the University through the Applicant Portal. Details of available courses and application closing dates can be found on the Apply webpage. Please note that closing dates may vary for individual courses.
Your course may require further information in support of your application. Please refer to the faculty information website for further details.
