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Bachelor of Business in Financial Planning - Pathway to Master of Professional Accounting University of South Australia - City West Campus University of South Australia - City West Campus, Australia

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AUD 36100

Tuition Fee (AUD)

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 Free

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This Fast-track to Masters program allows you to fast-track your career by completing an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in just four years. You will be able to diversify your skill set, increase your earning potential with a more advanced qualification, and expand your career opportunities across a range of fields.

This program is recognised as an approved program by Financial Adviser Standards, The Treasury and will equip you with the education requirements to practise as a qualified financial adviser. Explore an exciting career in a dynamic and growing area of the financial services industry with one of the first bachelor programs in Australia to meet new education requirements.

We’ve worked closely with industry to develop our course content, and regularly consult with Treasury, to ensure your degree meets the most up-to-date industry standards.

The Master of Professional Accounting will prepare you for practice as a professional accountant. You will develop analytical, general business management and critical problem-solving skills, and gain a comprehensive understanding of accounting practice.

What you'll learn
You will start with core courses in areas such as analytics, accounting and economic theory. These will give you a solid grasp of business fundamentals that you can apply to a range of careers.

In your specialisation you will develop your expertise across areas such as tax, personal finance, superannuation, insurance, relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice, as well as building and managing client relationships – a critical focus area for future financial advisers.

You will study estate planning and compulsory courses that have been outlined in Treasury's education requirements including ethics and professionalism, and financial advice regulatory and legal obligations. In your final year, you will also develop and present a detailed statement of advice (SOA) – a comprehensive document financial advisers provide to clients based on their needs and goals.

This program is approved by Treasury which means it provides you with the essential education requirements to practise as a qualified financial adviser after graduation.

In the Master of Professional Accounting you will study five core courses and nine accounting specialisation courses. You will gain a solid grounding in the latest accounting methods by studying areas in auditing, taxation, financial and management accounting and corporate finance.

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Additional Information

Program Level Integrated Course

College/University Processing Time 4

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jul 2024

Closed

Feb 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    36100

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    24500 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    INTERNATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

    Recipients will receive a 15% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of their chosen degree

    India Undergraduate Programs Postgraduate Programs
    Class XII: 70 (Best 4)

    60% or above
    First Division or Class
    6.5 on a 10pt scale

    VICE CHANCELLOR'S INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
    Recipients will receive a 50% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for up to 4 years of full-time study
    If students meet the eligibility criteria and have submitted the application form, they will be advised of the outcome along with their degree assessment. If students are eligible but haven't provided the form, they will still be invited to apply. The form is available from our website:
    international.unisa.edu.au/scholarships-and- sponsorships/vice-chancellors-international-excellence-scholarship

    Scholarship Criteria:

    • Be a prospective international student
    • Be eligible to study in Australia
    • Not have accepted any other UniSA scholarship or bursary Have achieved the UniSA equivalent of a high distinction average in previous studies
    • Meet the minimum English language entry requirements for the degree applied into
    • Meet normal degree admission requirements for the degree applied into

    Each year more than 2,500 students benefit from our scholarships and grants, worth millions of dollars. We have a range of categories including support for high achievers and students in need, along with scholarships specifically for international students.

    Vice Chancellor’S International Excellence Scholarship
    Receive a 50% reduction in your student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of your degree.

    International Merit Scholarship
    Receive a 15% reduction in your student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of your degree. For more scholarships and to view full scholarship conditions, please visit.

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