Introduction

About the Programme
Accounting is an integral part of the management and governance of any enterprise. It acts as a decision-making aid by providing the information necessary for planning, control and performance evaluation. The stakeholders of an entity rely on accounting information to assist in a variety of decisions including the acquisition or sale of shares, lending of funds and the provision of services or goods.
This Master’s Degree is aimed at students from any discipline seeking to acquire an accredited accounting qualification.
The programme can be completed in a minimum of 16 months.
Professional Accreditations

• Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  Receive exemptions for up to 9 exams (3 Applied Knowledge and 6 Applied Skills exams)

• Accredited by the CPA Australia
  Direct entry into CPA programmes

Professional Recognition

• Recognised by the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) for Professional Membership

Professional Membership

• Associate Member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)

Associate membership is available to applicants who have completed an Accounting Degree or an equivalent Accounting qualification.
Core Units

• Accounting for Managers
• Accounting Processes
• Accounting Theory and Governance
• Auditing
• Business Finance
• Business Valuation
• Corporate Accounting
• Economics and Business Strategy
• Management Accounting
• Principles of Business Governance
• Quantitative Research for Business
• Taxation Principle

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Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

 

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in any discipline
• Applicants without Bachelor’s Degree but possess professional accounting qualification and relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Students who have completed a degree with an accounting major from an Australian university will not be considered for admission.
The final decision on admission to the programme rests with the university.

English Requirement
Applicants are required to meet Murdoch University’s English language requirement. 
 

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Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Delivery Method
Students will attend a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops in this programme, and they have the flexibility to plan their study schedule and attend classes once or twice a week depending on their study load. Classes are conducted on weekday evenings or weekends to suit the busy schedules of students enrolled in this programme. Each unit is supported with 24 contact hours.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of Transnational Education & Deputy Dean of Murdoch University are based in Singapore to oversee all academic aspects and ensure a high standard of academic delivery here.

Assessment Method
Each unit is assessed by any combination of class participation, written assignments, projects or examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.

Commencement Date
There are 3 intakes per year:
– January
– May
– September
Please contact our consultants to obtain a copy of the class schedules.
Minimum class size: 20 students
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, subject to resource availability. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified at least 1 week before the programme commencement date, stated in your student contract with Kaplan, and our consultants will contact you to advise on a backup plan.
Maximum allowed candidature period:

• 12 credit points: 2 years
• 24 credit points: 4 years
• 36 credit points: 5 years
• 48 credit points: 6 years
• 72 credit points: 10 years
• 96 credit points: 12 years
• 120 credit points: 12 years

If a student fails to complete the programme within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.



 

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Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.
For Singaporean/PR

Receive a S$400 referral fee when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme.

Non-Tuition Fees
For Singaporean/PR Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. 
All fees indicated are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the prevailing rate. The prevailing GST rate from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 is 8%. From 1 January 2024, the GST rate will increase to 9%. For more information on the GST revision, please refer to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) website. Please refer to the official price list for a detailed breakdown.
Fees remain subject to change. Applicant will be charged the prevailing fees and GST at the time of application. For more information about the programme, please contact our programme consultant.

Education Loan
Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs.

• Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
• Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.