Faculty of Business and Law

Master of Professional Accounting / Master of Business

Program Code12267
Graduate LevelPostgraduate
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Contributing Schools and FacultiesFaculty of Business and Law

Newcastle Business School
Newcastle Law School

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Offered in Face to Face mode

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Back to topDescription (click to hide)

Program duration is 2.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

The Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Business is designed for students with a degree in a field other than Accounting who wish to obtain a sound introduction to accounting and business concepts and procedures. The program encompasses study in finance, general management, taxation law and auditing, marketing, human resources management, International business, E-business and entrepreneurship.

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Account Executive, Accountant, Actuary, Administrator, Banker, Banking and Finance Professional, Business Analyst, Certified Practicing Accountant, Construction Manager, Contract Administrator, Corporate Secretary, Facilities Manager, Financial Advisor / Analyst, Financial Project Manager, Investment Manager, Property Development and Property Management. For further career information see: http://newcastle.edu.au//students/degrees-to-careers/

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All students can now enrol in an undergraduate Diploma in Languages alongside their main degree program. This diploma will enhance proficiency in another language or languages, and will increase international career opportunities. Subject to course availability, this additional program will generally add an extra year to studies, and students will graduate with a Diploma in Languages as well as their other degree. Please note that all language courses are held on campus (face to face) at Callaghan.

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Applicants must have a recognised Bachelor degree or Postgraduate Diploma or a recognised Graduate Certificate; or a recognised Diploma and 2 years work experience; or a GMAT score of 550; or successfully completed 20 units of postgraduate University studies with a GPA of 5 or more and two years work experience; or successfully completed 30 units of postgraduate University studies with a GPA of 4 or more and two years work experience.

International students must also satisfy the University's English Language requirements.

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Credit may be granted by the Pro Vice-Chancellor on a case-by-case basis according to the Rules Governing Postgraduate Coursework Awards.

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International students will be supported by the University and the Newcastle Business School's current support mechanisms. There will be a requirement for a minimum 6.5 IELTS result or equivalent.

Please visit: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.

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Students with a disability or chronic illness will have their needs met by the NBS in liaison with the Student Support Unit. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Higher Education Centre, Umuliko.

Back to topRequirements and Structure

The Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Business requires students to complete 180 units of study. This is gained through completion of eighteen core courses worth 10 units each.

Grading of Degree

A Master degree shall be conferred as an Ordinary Degree, except that, in cases where a candidate has achieved a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or above, the degree shall be conferred "With Distinction".

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Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.
GSBS6001Managing Under UncertaintyTrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
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10 units
GSBS6003GlobalisationTrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
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Block 5 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
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10 units
GSBS6004Organisational Behaviour and DesignTrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
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Block 3 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
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10 units
GSBS6005Marketing Management and PlanningTrimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
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Block 3 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
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Block 5 - 2013 (SAA_GLOBAL)
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Trimester 3 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units
GSBS6040Human Resource ManagementTrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
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Block 4 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
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10 units
GSBS6060Strategic ManagementTrimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
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Block 3 - 2013 (SAA_GLOBAL)
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Block 6 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
10 units
INFT6500Accounting Information SystemsSemester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6000Financial Accounting 1Semester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6001Management AccountingSemester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6002Auditing and Assurance ServicesSemester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6003Business FinanceSemester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
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10 units
PACC6004Financial Accounting 2Semester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6005Financial Accounting 3Semester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6006Taxation LawSemester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6007EconomicsSemester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6008Business Decision MakingSemester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6009Business LawSemester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6010Company LawSemester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
10 units