Master of Accounting (Part-Time/Full-Time)
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Introduction
The Master of Accounting (MAcc) is a specialised advanced professional accounting course which aims to provide graduates from other disciplines other than accounting with knowledge and analytical skills in accounting and related financial management and legal aspects of business. This would equip them for professional accounting practice in Australia and Internationally.
This course is designed to meet the admission requirements of CPA Australia (CPAA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). To advance to CPA or CA status, graduates must complete required modules in the CPAA’s ‘CPA’ program or the ICAA’s ‘CA’ program and an experience requirement.
This Master of Accounting is offered by Curtin University of Technology in partnership with the Marketing Institute of Singapore and is also a fully accredited Australian postgraduate degree. Graduates undertaking this degree in Singapore will be awarded the Master of Accounting degree, which is identical to the one awarded to full-time students at the Perth campus.
MIS students enrolled for Curtin programmes in Singapore study the same modules and use the same Curtin materials as students undertaking the course on campus in Australia. They also undertake the same examinations and are assessed against the same levels of performance.
Programme Objective
The Master of Accounting aims to provoke graduate or persons with equivalent qualifications from any business major or any other discipline with enhanced knowledge and skills in accounting and related aspects of financial management and business law, in order to equip them for a professional accounting and financial management career in Singapore and internationally.
The objectives of the programme are to:
- Offer an advanced programme for conversion to a professional accounting qualification;
- Provide a comprehensive understanding of, and competencies in, Australian and international accounting, auditing, taxation and financial management concepts and methods;
- Enhance student’s capabilities in conceptual thinking, in communication skills, and in the use of analytical methods required for effective diagnosis of accounting and financial management theories, concepts and techniques.
Programme Structure & Curriculum
The programme is offered on a part-time and full-time basis. There are three trimesters per academic year:
- Trimester 1A - March to June
- Trimester 2A - August to November
- Trimester 3A - December to February
The length of study period depends on both the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) granted and the student’s pace. Minimum period of study is 16 months.
The details are as follows:
The Master of Accounting programme comprises a total of 12 units.
Modules:
- Accounting (Financial) 510
- Economic Analysis & Asian Economies 550
- Legal Environment 560
- Accounting (Quantitative Methods) 516
- Finance (Principles) 515
- Accounting (Corporate) 511
- Accounting (Managerial) 530
- Accounting (Information Systems) 531
- Law (Corporation) 564
- Accounting (Theory & Issues) 512
- Taxation 531
- Auditing 551
This programme involves lectures, group discussions, case studies and presentations by students. Weekly lectures/tutorials are conducted by qualified and experienced local lecturers approved by Curtin University of Technology . There will be a total of 12contact hours of local lectures for each module. Supporting the lectures/tutorials are the intensive seminars, conducted by Curtin lecturers. There will be a total of 12 contact hours of intensive seminars for each module.
Examinations & Assessment
All students are required to sit for a written examination for all modules at the end of each semester. Students must fulfil the attendance requirement of at least 75% for each module before they are considered eligible to take the end-of-semester examinations.
The candidate will be allowed to sit for the supplementary examination(s) for the module(s) that they have failed in the main examination. However, a supplementary examination fee of
S$53.50 (incl. 7% GST) per module is applicable.
To repeat a failed module, a student must attend classes and pay the module fee before they are considered eligible to take the examinations.
A student may only re-enrol any module twice. However, a student must complete the MAcc programme within five years of registration, which is from the commencement of the first semester.
Curtin’s policy on assessment is continuous assessment through written assignments, special projects, and an end of semester examination. This policy ensures an objective, fair and balanced monitoring of students’ progress and attainment of a level of competence acceptable for the award of a degree.
Award of Certificate
Students who have completed all necessary course works, successfully passed all required
modules and met all financial obligations to the institute and the Curtin University of Technology
shall be awarded the Master of Accounting by the Curtin University of Technology and be allowed to use the designatory letters “MAcc” after their name.
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor (or higher) degree from a recognised tertiary education institution (excluding an Australian degree in Accounting) or
An equivalent educational qualification from a recognised tertiary educational institution, involving the equivalent of at least 3 years full time study post higher school certificate level
An accounting professional, involving the equivalent of not less than three years of full time study, supplemented by work experience in accounting.
English Language Requirements
All applicants will be required to demonstrate competence in English. Qualifications which are accepted as satisfying the Curtin University’s English requirement will include the following:
- GCE English Language ‘O’ Level with grade C or better
- GCE English Language ‘A’ Level with grade E or better
- GCE General Paper with grade C or better
- International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) – An overall band of 6.0 with a minimum band of 6.0 for writing, 6.0 for speaking, 5.5 for listening and 5.5 for reading
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550. Other English qualifications will be assessed on a case of case basis.
- MIS English Preparatory Programme Level 1 to 4.
Curtin University of Technology reserves the right to change the above requirements and selection at their sole discretion.
Course Fees
Payment is to be made before the start of each Trimester and the student pays only the fees for the number of modules that he/she has chosen to enroll for that particular Trimester.
Modules: A$1,200.00 per module*
* Course fees are subjected to change from time to time by Curtin University.
The module fees cover course materials and tuition by both local tutors and Curtin lecturers and DOES NOT include textbooks.
Payment must be made in the form of an Australian bank draft, payable to Curtin University of Technology.
A non-refundable application processing fee of
S$53.50 (incl. 7% GST) is chargeable upon application and submission of documents.
MIS Membership
The Marketing Institute of Singapore is a membership body for sales and marketing practitioners. All successful applicants must be individual members of the Institute. The following discounted membership charges apply:
- Entrance fee of
S$53.50 (incl. 7% GST)
- Annual Subscription fee of
S$53.50 (incl. 7% GST)
Financial Assistance
Bank Loans
For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, please refer to Study Loans for information on the various bank loans available.
CaseTrust for Education
The Marketing Institute of Singapore unequivocally supports the Consumer Association of Singapore's (CASE) transparency guidelines and policies to demonstrate fairness in all dealings with all our students. We are committed to adhere with full integrity in all matters, including issues related to course entry pre-requisites, course details, enrolment information, student contracts, refund of course fees, as well as transfer and withdrawal regulations.
Hence, it is mandatory that all students, or legal guardians if the student is under the age of 21, must sign the CASE Standard Student Contract with the institute prior to the enrolment of each programme . Refer to CaseTrust for Education for more information. ß link to: http://www.mis.edu.sg/education/casetrust.aspx
Withdrawal, Deferment & Refund Policy
Marketing Institute of Singapore is also committed to adhere with full integrity the announced Marketing Institute of Singapore Refund Policy that is communicated in its student contract, student handbook, and website, amongst others. Please refer to the Refund Policy for further information.
Refer here to view the Curtin University of Technology's refund policy.
Changes & Amendments
Curtin University of Technology and Marketing Institute of Singapore reserve the right to vary, change and amend the module content, entry requirements, course fees, curriculum, examination rules and regulations, lecturers, lecture date, venue and other aspects of the course at any time prior to and during the running of the modules.
Application Procedures
An applicant must complete the prescribed Curtin University application form and return it together with the following documents.
For Local Students:
- CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES of educational certificates may be made by your school or at Marketing Institute of Singapore, in which case, the originals must be presented for verification.
- Two passport-sized photographs.
- A crossed cheque of
S$53.50 (incl. 7% GST) for the application processing fee (non-refundable) made payable to “MIS Training Centre”.
Payment by Cash, NETS and credit cards are accepted at the institute.
The completed application form and supporting documents should be submitted to:
Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre
The Sales & Marketing Department (Education)
10 Raeburn Park, Block C Singapore 088702
Contact Sharon at 6411 1712 or Dave at 6411 1715 for more information.
For International Students:
- 2 copies of the Full-Time Programme Application Form, Form 16 and Form V36 – duly completed and signed by applicant at the relevant sections (the first set of forms must be original. The second set may be photocopies of the original set).
- 4 recent passport-sized photographs (colour / black & white);
- Applicant’s official birth certificate (original copy);
- Applicant’s certified / notarized copies of highest educational certificates and result transcripts; (original copy);
- Applicant’s parents’ employment letter (including position, salary and period of work). This document can be issued by the company which he/she works for. A English version must attached if the employment letter is not written in English; (This employment letter is needed for Visa required country only);
- Applicant’s Passport photocopy and Personal particular page of applicant’s travel document (photocopy);
- Documentary proof of financial ability at minimum of S$30,000 (i.e., equal to RMB150,000 or R$750,000.00) for more than half a year in the form of bank statements / fixed deposit accounts / saving accounts (original copy). (Documentary proof of financial ability is needed for Visa required country only);
The completed application forms and supporting documents should be submitted to:
Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre
International Students’ Department
10 Raeburn Park, Block C Singapore 088702
Please contact Ravi at 6411 1714 for more information.
Disclaimer
The information above is subject to change. In particular,
Curtin University of Technology and the Marketing Institute of Singapore reserve the right to change the content and/or method of assessment of study, to withdraw any unit of study and/or vary arrangements for any part of the programme.
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