Master of Accounting Intelligence CRICOS: 0102137

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Master of Accounting Intelligence is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a career in professional accounting in the current era of digital transformation. The course satisfies the academic requirements for entry to the Australian professional accountancy bodies and hence provides an opportunity for a national or international career in accounting.

The course aims to provide students with the required foundations in accounting and related areas, as well as an understanding of how accounting activities and services are being transformed by the digital and data revolutions.

The course is taught by qualified and experienced academic staff active in scholarship and professional development. The course is at the forefront with business applications of digital technologies embedded across the curriculum. 

 

This course is accredited by major accounting bodies including CPA Australia, CAANZ, and ACCA.

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 South Eveleigh NSW

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 or Graduate Diploma in a relevant field, or
• Completion of IMC’s 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 units in accounting and the related fields of finance, economics, law, and analytics. All units are weighted at 6 credit points.

Term 1 Core Subjects

• TACC601 Principles of Accounting
• TECO602 Economic Environment of Business
• TSTA602 Quantitative Methods for Accounting and Finance
• TTEC602 Big Data for Business

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Term 2 Core Units

• TACC606 Accounting Theory and Application*
• TFIN603 Corporate Finance
• TLAW607 Business and Corporations Law 
• TTEC620 Python Programming for Managers

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Term 3 Core Units

• TACC605 Corporate Accounting*
• TACC607 Managerial Accounting*
• TACC608 Auditing and Assurance Services*
• TTEC605 Data Analytics: Tools and Applications*

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Term 4 Core Units

• TACC615 Professional Accounting Capstone*
• TTEC606 Data Visualisation and Storytelling
• TINF603 Information Security
• TLAW603 Taxation Law and Practice

Exit with a Master of Accounting Intelligence

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To qualify for the degree of Master of Accounting Intelligence, a student must complete an aggregate of 16 core units (96 credit points).

*Prerequisite/Co-requisite Requirements apply

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 LEARNING

With continuing high global demand for qualified accountants with advanced knowledge and skills in digital business technologies, graduates of the program have a wide range of career opportunities in accounting firms, government departments, banking and finance organisations, corporations and other related accounting fields.