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Research School of Accounting · ANU College of Business and Economics
The Research School of Accounting (RSA) offers suitably qualified candidates the opportunity to undertake an Master of Philosophy in Accounting within the School’s vibrant research community. The program draws on the supervision and research expertise of academics within RSA. The major component of this research course is a substantial written work known as a thesis, which investigates a particular subject or issue. As a research student you will work with increased independence, under the direction of an academic supervisor and a supervisory panel of academic staff. Career options in government or industry may include researcher or senior industry positions in professional services, business analysis, accounting, finance, auditing, tax, commercial law, and quantitative analysis.
Thesis of up to 60,000 words.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
ANU research candidates are required to meet a number of progress milestones including an initial Annual Plan, completion of Research Integrity Training, the Thesis Proposal Review, and the final Oral Presentation of their research. All milestones must be completed satisfactorily and are progression hurdles.
Students are expected to spend 10 hours per 6 units of enrolment per week on the course. This includes time spent on conducting research on the chosen topic, thesis writing, preparing for course requirements and meeting with their supervisor.
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