Course

Master of Commerce (Accounting)

Approved Abbreviation: MCom(Acc)

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 2688.2

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS Code: 049442C

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Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced.  This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2011 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Years 2004-2010 - 2688.1 Master of Commerce (Accounting)

This course is for accounting graduates and is specifically aimed at qualified accountants motivated to enhance their knowledge in accounting. Students select contemporary topics based on research and case studies on accounting issues related to world-class organisations. It also allows students the possibility of furthering qualifications to Master of Commerce (Honours) or PHD.

Study Mode
One year full-time or two years part-time.

Admission

Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following:

An undergraduate degree with a major in accounting, or

A masters degree in accounting, or

A graduate diploma in accounting.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

http://www.uws.edu.au/international

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points which includes two core units and a selection of six alternate units.

Applicants seeking professional recognition should have their qualifications assessed by a professional body (as outlined under the Graduate Certificate in Accounting), and may include two law units from the Master of Professional Accounting programme. If more than two units are required for professional recognition then the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or Master of Professional Accounting should be studied wherever appropriate, prior to this degree.

Core Units

200394

Accounting Research

200395

Accounting Theory

Alternate Units

Choose six of

51206

Development of Accounting Information

51214

Financial Statement Analysis (PG)

200389

Accounting Research Essay (PG)

200390

Business Essay (PG)

200391

Accounting Research Project (PG)

200392

International Accounting

200415

Corporate Failure and Forensic Accounting

200416

Assurance Services (PG)

200422

Strategic Management Accounting

200462

Public Sector Accounting and Financial Control (PG)

200464

The Role of Accounting in Corporate Governance

200497

Social and Environmental Accounting

200693

Accounting Professional Engagement

Two electives may be chosen from any other Masters level units offered by the University and approved by the Director, Academic Programs. Students must ensure that prerequisite requirements have been satisfied prior to enrolling into any electives.