Master of Professional Accounting Services CRICOS: 074228A

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Master of Professional Accounting Services will enable students to gain professional qualifications in accounting. The course covers introductory as well as advanced units in Financial and Management Accounting, Finance, Systems, Tax and Company Law, Auditing, Economics, Statistics and Strategic Management

DURATION

2 years full-time or 4 years part-time

International students are required to maintain a full-time study load on campus basis

DELIVERY SITE

On campus (Eveleigh NSW 2015；Hobart TAS 7000)

APPLICATION DATE

Refer to key dates

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification)
• Completion of a Graduate Certificate in Accounting or Graduate Diploma of Accounting, or
• Completion of IMC Postgraduate Preparation Program

Find out if your overseas qualification is recognised and meets the Entry Requirements.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Please refer to English Language Requirements

CREDIT ARRANGEMENT

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available and will be assessed in accordance with IMC's RPL policy and procedure. Please refer to the Application for Recognition of Prior Learning and the RPL policy and procedure for further details.

COURSE STRUCTURE

This course contains 16 core subjects in accounting and related fields.

Term 1 Core Units

• TACC601 Principles of Accounting
• TECO602 Economic Environment of Business
• TLAW607 Business and Corporations Law
• TSTA602 Quantitative Methods for Accounting and Finance

Exit with a Graduate Certificate in Accounting

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Term 2 Core Units

• TACC606 Accounting Theory and Applications *
• TACC607 Managerial Accounting *
• TFIN603 Corporate Finance
• TTEC602 Big Data for Business

Exit with a Graduate Diploma of Accounting

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Term 3 Core Units

• TACC605 Corporate Accounting *
• TACC615 Professional Accounting Capstone *
• TACC608 Auditing and Assurance Services *
• TLAW603 Taxation Law and Practice *

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Term 4

Select 1 from following Core Units#

• TMGT601 Strategic Management Theory and Practice *
• TMGT603 Leadership and Ethical Behaviour *

Select 3 from the following Electives#

Advisory stream

• TPLA601 Financial Planning and Advice *
• TACC613 Mergers and Acquisitions *
• TBUS600 International Trade and Investment * 
• TBUS601 International Business Strategy
• TBUS610 E-Business Strategies
• TFIN602 International Finance *
• TFIN605 Data Analytics in Finance * 
• TINF603 Information Security 
• TLGS601 Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management * 
• TMGT604 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 
• TMGT612 Culture and Management in Global Markets 
• TMKT602 Buyer Behaviour * 
• TMKT603 International Marketing Management * 
• TMKT604 Integrated Marketing Communications * 
• TMKT605 Reputation Brand Management * 
• TTEC601 Financial Technology and the Digital Economy
• TTEC605 Data Analytics: Tools and Applications
• TTEC606 Data Visualisation and Storytelling
• TTEC607 Data Analytics for Business Decisions
• TTEC620 Python Programming for Managers 
• TLAW610 Technology and Law

Exit with a Master of Professional Accounting Services

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To qualify for the degree of Master of Professional Accounting Services a student must complete 16 subjects (96 credit points).

*Prerequisite/Co-requisite Requirements

#TINT601 Work Integrated Learning Experience (12 credit points) can be selected to replace TMGT601 or TMGT603 and one elective unit. Contact internships@imc.edu.au to enquire. 

#TINT601 Work Integrated Learning Experience (12 credit points) 

Please note:  The availability of units may be slightly different across campuses. 
Not all elective units are offered in a given study period.  

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Assessment methods are designed to encourage learning, provide feedback and measure achievement of unit learning outcomes. Forms of assessment vary among units and include research reports, projects, essays, group work, presentations, problem solving and case studies as well as tests, quizzes and examinations. Students may be required to complete assessment tasks alone or in groups to encourage development of generic skills. Assessments generally require a written submission but may include an oral presentation. In capstone units, assessments may include industry engagement and an extensive report.

PATHWAY TO EMPLOYMENT / FURTHER STUDY

Career options include management-level positions in industry or government, as well as not-for-profit organisations.

Alternatively, graduates are eligible to enrol in the professional qualifying programs of CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants ANZ which can lead to a career as a qualified accountant in industry or professional practice.