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Swinburne University of Technology

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Master of Practising Accounting

  • Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
MA-PRACC, 067212A
Study Mode
In person
International Fees
$34,480 per year

About this course

The Master of Practising Accounting offers participants the opportunity to specialise in accounting for professional recognition. Accounting is the language of business, and skills are relevant to many areas of professional interest: marketing, economic forecasting, finance, engineering and many others. Knowledge of accounting and finance can help individuals and business organisations understand how to use money (resources) to the best advantage. Gaining and maintaining wealth are important elements in a market economy.

Study locations

Hawthorn

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Master of Practising Accounting (MA-PRACC), students must complete 16 units of study (200 credit points) comprising of:

  • 12 core units of study (150 credit points)
  • 4 specialist units of study (50 credit points)

Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. In each year, eight units or equivalent normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points and four units or equivalent normally constitute a part-time load of 50 credit points*.Full-time students normally attend three-hour weekly classes on weekdays during business hours over a 12-week semester. Part-time students* normally attend Saturday morning classes and are taught in six-hour blocks in alternate weeks over a 12-week semester. The first class is normally held on the Saturday immediately prior to the official commencement of the upcoming semester. Part-time students may apply to undertake weekday classes if they wish. Examinations are conducted at the end of the semester in the formal university examination period. Students who are admitted into the Master of Practising Accounting program but do not hold an undergraduate degree are not eligible to exit with a Master of Professional Accounting. They must complete a 16-unit master program or with a lower exit-point option of an eight-unit graduate diploma.*Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and cannot take the part-time study mode.

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.