Program handbook

Description

The Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) program is designed for students with a degree in a field other than accounting who wish to obtain a sound introduction to accounting concepts and procedures. The program will encompass studies in financial and management accounting, finance, taxation, business law and auditing.


Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • Communicate accounting information, and effectively engage with, both accountants and non-accountants
  • Work effectively autonomously to apply specialised knowledge and expert judgment to accounting tasks
  • Work effectively in teams to apply specialised knowledge and expert judgment to accounting tasks
  • Display professional proficiency in the utilization of information and technology in accounting contexts
  • Engage in the critical application of accounting knowledge and skills to solve an accounting problem or case
  • Apply business skills that incorporate understanding of social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives
  • Demonstrate specialised theoretical and practical knowledge and skills relevant to accounting and be proficient in their application
  • Apply relevant theories, principles and methodologies to research in Accounting/business decision making
  • Apply advanced theoretical knowledge of international business

Details

Information correct as atMar 29, 2024 7:32 am
Program code12403
AQF level

Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework)

Locations and UAC codes
Mode of delivery
  • Face to Face
Duration
  • Australian students - 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
  • International students - 2 years full-time.
Term typeTrimesters
Fees
Relevant University rules and policies
CRICOS Code065471J

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Admission information

Admission requirements

Entry into the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) will be available for applicants who have:

  • Bachelor Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, in any field of study; or
  • At least 7 years' relevant organisational experience, including 2 years in a management position; or
  • Successful completion of 75% (30 units) of one of the following University of Newcastle programs:
    • Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
    • Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
    • Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
    • Graduate Certificate in Marketing
    • Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

English Language Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

  • IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
  • IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6

Credit transfer

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.


Professional recognition

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Exemptions may apply for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) http://www.accaglobal.com/an/en.html for students who complete the Master of Professional Accounting or the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced).

CPA Australia and CA Australia and New Zealand

The program is structured to satisfy the Guidelines for Joint Accreditation of Tertiary Courses by the Professional Accounting Bodies issued jointly by CPA Australia https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/ and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/. Graduation from an accredited accounting program facilitates initial entry to Associate membership of CPA Australia and enrolment in the CPA Program, as well as eligibility for enrolment in the CA Program of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. For courses that meet the required knowledge areas please click here.


Academic requirements for program completion

Total units required

160 units

Program duration

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.

International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au

Program requirements

The Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) requires students to successfully complete 160 units, which is comprised of:

  • 120 units of core courses;
  • 40 units of courses chosen from the International Business Course List, Information Technology Core List, or a mixture of both.

Program planner

Current students program planner

Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.

Program Planner

Prospective student degree planner

If you're a prospective student considering studying this degree take a look at My Degree Planner to see what your study journey will look like.

Transition arrangements

Course Code Change - 2021

The course code for Accounting Information Systems was changed from INFT6500 to PACC6011 in 2021.


Program structure

Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.

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Core Courses

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
PACC6000Financial Accounting 1
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6001Management Accounting
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6002Auditing and Assurance Services
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6003Corporate Finance
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6004Financial Accounting 2
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6005Financial Accounting 3
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6006Taxation Law
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6007Economics
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6008Business Decision Making
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6009Business Law
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6010Company Law
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
PACC6011Accounting Information Systems
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units

International Business Course List

Choose 40 units from the following International Business course list; or a mixture of units from both International Business and Information Technology course lists.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
GSBS6003Globalisation
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (NAIHES)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (NAIHES)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
GSBS6007Managing Human Resources in International Organisations
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
GSBS6008Global Business Management
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
GSBS6009Cross-Cultural Management
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
GSBS6040Human Resource Management
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
GSBS6481International Business Strategy
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
GSBS6484Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (NAIHES)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Information Technology Course List

Choose 40 units from the following Information Technology course list; or a mixture of units from both International Business and Information Technology course lists.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
INFO6001Database Management 1
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (NAIHES)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
INFO6030Systems Analysis and Design
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (NAIHES)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
INFO6050Process Analysis and Problem Solving
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (NAIHES)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
INFT6304Project Planning and Management
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (NAIHES)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
SENG6110Object Oriented Programming
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (NAIHES)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units

Additional information

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.


International students

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.


Additional support

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.