The Otago Business School is pleased to offer the coursework Master of Accounting (MAcct) degree. (Not offered in 2016)
Key Information about the Master of Accounting (MAcct):
- 12 month duration (two semesters + summer break)
- Seven taught papers + research project
- Applicants normally require a B+ average (at 300 level) from undergraduate accounting degrees
- In considering an applicant's undergraduate qualification, regard will be given to the course of study followed to gain that qualification, as well as the applicant's performance
- An understanding of financial and management accounting to at least intermediate level is required before entry to the programme
- Applicants with relevant practical experience may also be considered
Master of Accounting (MAcct)
Degree Structure
Teaching Style and Methods
Graduate Profile
Contact
Master of Accounting (MAcct)
The MAcct is intended for students with accounting degrees who wish to pursue a post-graduate qualification. The MAcct consists of course work and a research project and is ideally suited to those students who seek an advanced qualification catering to a research or academic career pathway in the field of Accountancy. Once you have completed the MAcct you will have an advanced knowledge of accounting and developed highly desirable research and analytical skills. This qualification is ideal if you wish to gain a research or academically focused qualification but do not wish to complete a research orientated thesis qualification such as the Master of Commerce (MCom) or PhD.
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Degree Structure
The programme of study shall consist of seven 20 point taught papers together with a 40 point research project/dissertation. Papers are either taught in semester one, semester two or are full-year papers.
You must complete:
ACCT404 - Empirical and Methodological Aspects of Financial Accounting
ACCT406 – Accounting Information Systems
ACCT410 – Advanced Performance Management
ACCT411 – Literature Review
ACCT412 – International Accounting
ACCT414 – Sustainability Accounting & Reporting
BSNS401 – The Environment of Business & Economics
BSNS580 – Research Project
- A candidate may be exempted from some of the required papers on the basis of previous study, subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce). Alternative papers will be required to be at an equivalent level of study, and to a maximum of 20 points.
- A candidate shall, before commencing the investigation to be described in the research report, secure the approval of the Head of the Department concerned for the topic, the supervisor(s) and the proposed course of the investigation.
- A candidate may not present a research report which has previously been accepted for another degree.
- A candidate must pass both the papers and the research report components.
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Teaching Style and Methods
Papers within the MAcct will be taught using a mixture of lectures, tutorials, seminars and presentations as specified below. In all papers, teaching and learning is done not just through contact time, but also through non-contact time, including a range of directed readings and assessments.
ACCT404 – Lectures, tutorials and directed reading
ACCT406 – Lectures, tutorials and directed reading
ACCT410 – Lectures, tutorials and directed reading
ACCT411 – Lectures, tutorials and directed reading
ACCT412 – Lectures, tutorials and directed reading
ACCT414 – Lectures, tutorials and directed reading
BSNS401 – Lectures, seminars, presentations and directed reading
BSNS580 – Group seminars plus individual supervision
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Graduate Profile
As a graduate of the MAcct you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge in the discipline of accounting and the links between accounting and other business functions,
2. Develop an international outlook to enhance their understanding of contemporary issues and developments in accounting theory and practice,
3. Think logically, analytically, and critically with reference to the academic literature in accounting,
4. Draw on the methodologies of the accounting discipline to select and apply appropriate methods to undertake independent research, and evaluate the implications of research findings,
5. Be aware of ethical issues and deal with ethical issues appropriately in the course of their research,
6. Identify, analyse and communicate information and knowledge, using appropriate mediums, to a high academic and professional standard,
7. Understand how their research relates to society and, where appropriate, use their research to contribute to Māori development aspirations.
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Contact
For further information about the MAcct please contact the programme coordinator:
Dr Scott Chaput
Tel 64 3 479 8104
Office CO 5.18
Email: scott.chaput@otago.ac.nz
Department of Accountancy and Finance
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