Master of Accounting Studies (MAS)

Careers
Structure
Pathway Options
Unit Descriptions
Tuition Fees

Professional Accreditation Information
MPA/MAS Accreditation letter
NIA Accreditation letter
MPA/MAS Accreditation letter from ICCA

The Master of Accounting Studies is designed for students who have not completed an undergraduate degree but who may have completed for example a two year advanced diploma qualification at tertiary level. These students may enter the Master of Accounting Studies if they have had work experience in a relevant work place and who wish to qualify as professional accountants.

The course allows the graduate to be classified as "an accountant" in conformity with the requirements of the Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO Code: 2211-11). Graduates can therefore pursue a professional career in accounting and articulate into the programs offered by the professional bodies, which lead to full membership of those bodies.

This is a 16 unit course taught over approximately one and a half years full time, or equivalent part time. Students enter via the Graduate Certificate pathway. The MAS provides students with the opportunity to study a more comprehensive program beyond the core areas required by the CPA and ICAA. It is a two year (104 weeks) registered accounting course delivered in 18 months of actual teaching. This is a fast track to becoming a professional accountant in Australia.

Both the MPA and MAS are currently being accredited as degrees with The Institute of Chartered Accountants and CPA Australia as graduate conversion courses. In order to meet the academic requirement for admission to the Chartered Accountants Program graduates with these degrees must have completed satisfactorily the following units: Accounting Principles; Financial Accounting; Financial Reporting; Management Accounting; Finance; Auditing and Assurance; Business and Corporations Law; Corporate Governance and Regulatory Processes; and Taxation Law.

The Institute does not require, but strongly advises students to study the following units of study to cover essential knowledge: Accounting Information Systems; Economics and Quantitative Methods.

Course Duration

The MAS is offered full-time (4 units per trimester) or part-time (1 or 2 units per trimester):

• MAS (16 units) - 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Contact Hours

Full-time - 20 contact hours per week / 4 contact hours per unit of study

Intakes

There are three intakes per year for entry into our accounting courses:

• March
• June
• October

Mode

On campus: part-time, full-time
* Note - international students are required to study full-time as a condition of their study visa.

Assessment

Assessment is an integral part of the learning process at Kaplan Business School. Assessment includes all essays, tests, presentations, exams and any other work set during the trimester.

Advanced Standing

Candidates who have completed other graduate level studies considered to be equivalent to one or more compulsory units may be eligible for advanced standing for a maximum of six credits (36 points)

For more information on our Advanced Standing policy click here or contact the School for more information

Accounting Course Fees

Annual Fees $AUD

2009	Domestic Students	International Students
Master of Professional Accounting
Total 12 Units	$15,600	$19,200
Per Unit	$1,300	$1,600
Master of Accounting Studies
Total 16 Units	$20,800	$25,600
Graduate Certificate in Accounting
Total 4 Units	$5,200	$6,400

Additional Fees $AUD

Enrolment fee - compulsory (International students only)	$275
Overseas Student Health Cover - compulsory	$320
Accommodation placement	Approx. $120
Airport pickup (Non-compulsory)	Approx. $120
Books and materials per year - allow approximately	$300 - $500
Living costs in Melbourne per year	Approx. $15,000 - $17,000
Living costs in Sydney per year	Approx. $16,000 - $18,000
Living costs in Adelaide per year	Approx. $12,000 - $14,000

* Additional fees are subject to change without notice