Master of Business Administration (Professional Accounting) CRICOS: 103495D PROGRAM OVERVIEW As a specialization of the Master of Business Administration, the MBA (Professional Accounting) combines management studies with a sequence of accounting and related units that meet the requirements for provisional membership of Chartered Accountants ANZ and associate membership of CPA Australia. Besides studies in strategy, organisational behaviour, marketing, leadership and ethics, students will acquire competencies in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, business law and information systems. The MBA (Professional Accounting) is at the cutting edge with analytics, big data, artificial intelligence and technology embedded across the curriculum. 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; Highgate WA 6003; Victoria Park WA 6100) APPLICATION DATE Refer to key dates ENTRY REQUIREMENTS An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification) An Australian graduate certificate or graduate diploma in business, 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 The course contains: 16 subjects Term 1 Core Units TMKT601 Marketing Management TMGT602 Individual, Group and Organisational Behaviour TACC601 Principles of Accounting TECO602 Economic Environment of Business Exit with a Graduate Certificate in Business Term 2 Core Units TMGT603 Leadership and Ethical Behaviour * TFIN603 Corporate Finance TSTA602 Quantitative Methods TTEC602 Big Data for Business Term 3 Core Units TMGT601 Strategic Management Theory and Practice * TLAW607 Business and Corporations Law TACC606 Accounting Theory and Applications * TACC607 Managerial Accounting * Term 4 Core Units TACC605 Corporate Accounting * TACC608 Auditing and Assurance Services * TACC615 Professional Accounting Capstone * TLAW603 Taxation Law and Practice * Exit with Master of Business Administration (Professional Accounting) To qualify for the degree of Master of Business Administration a student must complete 16 subjects (96 credit points). *Prerequisite/Co-requisite Requirements 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 The MBA (Professional Accounting) prepares graduates for senior and middle management positions in business (sales, marketing, finance, accounting, general management, operations), government, non-profit and non-governmental organisations. Careers include general management, marketing, entrepreneurship and start-ups, consulting and operations. 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. Register Your Interest