Master of Business Administration (International)/Master of Professional Accounting
Course summary for local students
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| Award granted | Master of Business Administration (International) / Master of Professional Accounting |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood 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 | $22,250* - Full-fee paying place |
| Faculty contacts | Postgraduate Student Administration |
| CRICOS course code | 057657K |
| Deakin course code | D709 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Professional recognition
- Fees and charges
- Career opportunities
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Entry requirements - general
- Entry requirements - specific
- Credit for prior learning - general
- Credit for prior learning - specific
- How to apply
Course overview
The MBA(International) aims to develop business managers, particularly business managers operating in an international context, with the capabilities of dealing with all aspects of an organisation’s management. The MPA aims to provide graduates with the opportunity to undertake studies leading towards Associate membership of CPA Australia or entry into the Institute of Chartered Accountants to undertake the professional year CA Program. This combined course will enable students to undertake postgraduate coursework study across a greater range of units and disciplines than is possible in a single course, thereby enhancing their knowledge and understanding of business.Professional recognition
Completion of the appropriate selection of units within the Master of Professional Accounting allows students to study some of the units required for eligibility for entry as an associate member of CPA Australia, and meets the educational requirements for entry into the CA program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). Students however may not be able to take all required units within the normal units required to complete the combined course.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.
Career opportunities
A qualification in accounting opens the door to many employment opportunities and a huge variety of business careers.Over the past few years, the accounting profession has seen a fundamental shift from a role that was seen as providing financial information and number crunching towards a wide-ranging advisory role. Today's accountants are now seen as providers of business management information.
Accountants can choose to work in a range of different environments depending on their own skills and preferences. They can choose to work in large firms, small public practices, industry, government or education. Many also set up their own businesses. Whilst graduates of this course would typically seek employment in the traditional areas of accounting, given the fundamental shift of accountants towards a wide-ranging advisory role, career opportunities are becoming available in the following areas also:
- financial planners
- investment advisers
- market analysts
- tax consultants
- advisers in mergers and acquisitions
- corporate recovery and insolvency
- treasury banking
- e-commerce or IT
Course rules
The Master of Business Administration (International)/Master of Professional Accounting comprises 16 credit points of study comprising 12 credit points of core units, 1 credit point from a specified list of three units, and 3 credit points of units not previously studied from the Master of Professional Accounting. Students must complete at least four credit points of units from the core of the Master of Business Administration (International) at Deakin.
Course structure
Core units
| MAA703 | Accounting for Management 1, 2 |
| MAA716 | Financial Accounting 1, 2 |
| MAA725 | Advanced Accounting Principles and Practice 1, 2 |
| MPA701 | Accounting 1, 2 |
| MPE707 | International Banking and Finance |
| MPE781 | Economics for Managers 1 |
| MPF753 | Finance 1, 2 |
| MPM701 | Business Process Management 1 |
| MPM703 | Business Strategy and Analysis |
| MPA702 | Financial Interpretation |
| MPT735/MPM735 | International Business Management # |
| MPR732/MPK732 | Marketing Management * |
| MPT732 | Marketing Management # |
Elective units
Plus one unit from:
| MPE711 | Global Trade and Markets |
| MPK701 | Research Design and Analysis |
| MPM722 | Human Resource Management |
| MPT722/MPR722 | Human Resource Management (Residential) * # |
Plus 3 credit points of units from:
| MAA705 | Corporate Auditing 2, 3 |
| MLC703 | Principles of Income Tax Law 2, 3 |
| MLC707 | Commercial and Corporations Law 1, 2 |
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.
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.
* MPR code denotes residential version of unit.
# MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit.
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 -normally requires weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%.
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.
Credit for prior learning - specific
Credit for prior learning into the Master of Business Administration (International) may be granted to students who have successfully completed appropriate postgraduate studies in management. Students must complete at least four credit points of units from the core of the Master of Business Administration (International) at Deakin. There are negotiated credit arrangements for prior learning arrangements in place for CPA members.
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.
