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Healthcare Law and Ethics is concerned with how the law regulates certain aspects of healthcare practice, why it does so, and whether it does so effectively, and in accordance with ethical principles.

The programme has been devised to accommodate busy healthcare professionals. Unlike other programmes, this one is not open to law graduates, but has been designed specifically for those whose first degree is in a healthcare subject such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, etc.

The programme aims to give you an understanding and appreciation of law and ethics as they apply to professional practice. It will help you understand legal and ethical concepts, terminology and sources of law.

It is offered on a part-time, modular basis with the emphasis being on Distance Learning. This flexibility allows you to study at a time and place of your own choosing and at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Entry Requirements

EU and International students visit our EU and International webpages for entry requirements tailored to your home country.

You should have:

EITHER a medical or dental degree, OR an upper second class degree or above in another health care subject, including nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, with at least 2 years post-qualifying experience, OR a minimum of 5 years' practice in a healthcare profession

PLUS two references from colleagues or employers who believe that you are suitable for enrolment to the programme

PLUS basic IT Skills (web browsing, word documents and familiarity with PowerPoint)

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS of 6.5, with minimum of 6.0 in the writing component (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Other Fees

Notes

This course is offered on a part-time, modular basis with the emphasis being on Distance Learning.
The modules will be delivered by a combination of student workbooks and on-line support via a software package called 'Blackboard VLE' (Virtual Learning Environment). This allows students to access all the materials and assignments they need for this programme on-line from their own PC, whether at work or at home.

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The Master of Accident Investigation (Specialisation) develops advanced level expertise in the investigation and analysis of the factors which lead to accidents and the interventions required to prevent their recurrence.

You will gain advanced knowledge and skill in effective accident investigation management of multi-faceted accident investigations utilising sophisticated analytical and problem solving methods.

This program will be attractive to those who have responsibility for accident investigations across industry and society. The program provides core studies in the principles of accident investigation, accident phenomenology, accident forensics, accident analysis, human factors investigation and the specialist domain contexts of aviation, rail, road and industrial. You will complete an applied accident investigation project based on a ‘real’ accident reconstruction at the university ‘crash lab’ and a three term capstone accident investigation or prevention research project.

The program has been developed in consultation with Australia’s leading accident investigation professionals across air, rail, road and industrial contexts, and the leading organisations and government authorities which inform public safety strategies.

Entry Requirements

To enter the Master of Accident Investigation (Specialisation) you must have:

A three year bachelor degree from an Australian university, or
professional (non-degree) qualifications or equivalent plus clear indication of relevant work experience and/or employment indicating a career in accident investigation, or
other relevant qualifications but working towards professional career development in accident investigation or related area, and who have had at least five years work experience.

When applying for entry without a three year bachelor degree from an Australian university you will be assessed by the Head of Program.

When applying for entry via this alternative approach you will need to provide evidence which shows the ability to:

write high level reports;
read and analyse academic literature, government policy texts and create detailed reports; and
complete high level numeracy tasks applicable to workplace situations.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

You will be expected to access learning opportunities within your or other workplaces throughout the program.

Three to five day residential schools at CQUniversity Bundaberg 'crash lab' during the program for practical skill development.

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Equivalent to a B.S. degree in Accounting means completion of Intermediate Accounting I and II, Cost Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Auditing, Federal Taxation, Business Statistics, Financial Management, Principles of Marketing, Principles of Management, Operations Management, Legal Environment of Business, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Business Policy.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent with a grade-point average of at least 2.75 (A = 4.0) which provides a background in the following areas:

- Intermediate Financial Accounting I and II (AC 304 and AC
313 respectively)
- Cost Accounting (AC 333)
- Income Taxation (AC 423)
- Auditing (AC 413) prerequisites for AC 413 are AC 304, BU 255, and AC 353/IS213)

• GMAT score of not less than 450 (depends on the grade-point average). The GMAT requirement for applicants graduating from an AACSB-accredited program with a 3.50
GPA will be waived.

Other Fees

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The Bachelor of Science in Accounting prepares students to succeed in various accounting careers in public accounting, governmental accounting, & not-for-profit accounting. Students gain the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and research skills needed to address complex accounting issues.

The successful completion of APUS programs and courses may or may not satisfy the educational requirements for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Educational requirements for the CPA exam vary by state. Students are responsible for checking the requirements of the state board of accountancy where they expect to sit for the CPA exam and where they desire to ultimately be licensed. Contacts for the state boards of accountancy may be found on the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy website (http://nasba.org/stateboards/).

Under the rules of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, at least 15 hours of upper-level accounting course work must result from physical attendance at classes meeting regularly on the campus of the transcript-issuing institution. Completion of APUS’s accounting programs and coursework may not meet the education requirements to sit for the CPA exam or obtain a CPA license in Texas. Individuals wishing to sit for the CPA exam or obtain a CPA license in Texas should check with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to determine their eligibility and for additional requirements that may apply (https://www.tsbpa.state.tx.us/).

Entry Requirements

The bachelor’s degree program is open to students who possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

All students who enroll in the bachelor's degree program must enroll in COLL100 - Foundations of Online Learning as their first course.

International Students
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Applicants self-certify on their admissions application that they have received the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.

Depending on the country of citizenship applicants may be required to provide documentation of English proficiency to complete their admission file. Please check at "http://www.apu.apus.edu/admissions/general-information/international-students/english-proficiency.htm".

Other Fees

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With an expected 16 percent increase in accounting jobs between 2010 and 2020, according to a 2012–2013 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, enrolling in a Bachelor of Science in Accounting* degree program could be a good idea. While earning your bachelor’s degree in accounting, you’ll explore a range of business disciplines and participate in accounting classes that will help you gain a greater understanding of accounting functions in different industries. Discover how to take control of your future with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree online — or on campus, where available.

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSACC) promotes identification with, and orientation to, the accounting profession and is designed to provide knowledge and skills necessary to an accounting career. In addition to the key accounting course work at the introductory and intermediate levels, critical areas of study including auditing and taxation are required in the program. The importance of ethics and international issues are emphasized throughout the curriculum, along with core competencies in technology and communication. The program utilizes specific accounting problem-solving software to provide students with practical knowledge of the accounting field. The program also addresses the goals of professional values, communications and leadership skills, strategic and critical thinking skills, and technology skills of the professional accounting environment and provides additional coverage on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Students are also exposed to varied business disciplines including economics, statistics, business law, corporate finance, and marketing to provide the general business overview and context necessary for accounting studies. This program is consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, including the accounting processes and knowledge areas that lead to professional certification.

This undergraduate degree program has a 72-credit Required Course of Study. In addition to the Required Course of Study, students must satisfy General Education and Elective requirements to meet the 120 semester-credit minimums required for completion of the degree. At the conclusion of the BSACC program:

- Graduates will be able to apply financial accounting principles to record and communicate business activities to stakeholders.

- Graduates will be able to analyze accounting financial statements to support effective fiscal decision making.

- Graduates will be able to evaluate various accounting activities in relation to ethical, legal, and professional standards.

- Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of issues in the areas of government and not-for-profit accounting, international transactions, taxation, and auditing.

Entry Requirements

- Have earned an acceptable high school diploma, GED® equivalent, California High School Proficiency Examination certificate or foreign secondary school equivalent. If you currently don’t meet this requirement, you can arrange to take the GED through your state’s GED administrator’s office or search for the nearest GED testing center.

- Be at least 16 years of age at the time of application if applying to an associate degree program.

- Meet work experience requirements or have access to an organizational environment, depending on your selected degree program, in order to successfully complete program objectives and apply concepts you learn in our courses. Please contact an Enrollment Representative to learn if your program has such a requirement.

- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or hold an approved, valid visa if residing in the United States.

- Not have been expelled from a previous institution.

- Complete all required forms for admission as well as submit official test scores and official transcripts from all colleges and universities you’ve attended.

International applicants
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Applicants without appropriate previous academic experience in an English language environment must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®), the Test of English as an International Communication (TOEIC®), the Berlitz® Online Proficiency Test, the Pearson Test of English Academic or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS®).

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $3,800

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