150 Point Master of Management (Accounting)

The Master of Management (Accounting) provides a foundation in accounting, economics, management, and quantitative methods. Students in the Master of Management (Accounting) complete a specialist core to develop their knowledge and skills in financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate finance and accounting information systems. The Master of Management (Accounting) is certified by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Successful completion of the Master of Management (Accounting) prepares students to apply for entry to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia (ICAA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) professional studies program.

1. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be adept at obtaining, analysing, synthesising and evaluating evidence in management decision making in an area of commerce specialisation.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Describe and explain the body of knowledge, including recent developments, influencing markets and guiding the management of organisations;
• Evaluate the impact of a variety of cultural and environmental factors on the organisation and in the market; and
• Identify and apply methods for researching business related problems.

2. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be strategic and critical thinkers in relation to business and commerce related issues and in developing solutions to problems in organisations and in society.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Explain, critically analyse and reflect on factors that influence decision making in firms and the economy;
• Identify strategic issues and solutions in relation to economic problems and activity within firms;
• Apply knowledge of theory to analyse real and hypothetical problems in different markets both domestically and
  internationally; and
• Demonstrate creativity and initiative in the application of knowledge to problem solving and innovation.

3. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be effective decision makers in business and commerce.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Apply basic mathematical and/ or statistical techniques to analyse business data;
• Apply research techniques to business related problems;
• Evaluate the applicability of various theories and techniques to business related problems;
• Employ a range of tools of analysis pertinent to the evaluation of evidence in business sector;
• Use evidenced-based research techniques to support decisions;
• Apply ethical principles and corporate governance strategies to address real world issues and problems;
• To demonstrate a capacity to successfully work independently with personal accountability; and
• Execute a project requiring research or real-world application.

4. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be competent in professional knowledge and skills necessary for entry into the accounting profession and to satisfy the educational requirements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia (ICAA) and CPA Australia.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Critically analyse and think strategically in relation to accounting and business analysis issues and problems;
• Identify, critically evaluate and develop solutions to accounting issues emerging from changes in practice and accounting regulation;
• Understand and apply principles, theories and models pertaining to the accounting discipline;
• Appraise recent developments in the accounting discipline; and
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of accounting in its different contexts and organisational settings.

Students entering the Master of Management (Accounting) program with 50 points of advanced standing must complete 12 semester-length subjects comprising one foundation subject, eight discipline core subjects, one capstone subject and two elective subjects.

Foundation Subjects

Students must take one of the following subjects:

Please note:

If either ACCT90004 Accounting for Decision Making and/or FNCE90060 Financial Management or equivalent subjects have not previously been taken, students must enrol in these subjects in their first semester of study. These subjects will take the place of elective subjects

Discipline Core Subjects

All students must complete the following subjects:

Capstone Subject

All students must complete the following subject in their final semester of student:

Elective Subjects

Students must select two additional subjects chosen from the list of recommended Master of Management general electives.

Students are encouraged to consider taking MGMT90141 Business Analysis and Decision Making as an elective subject