Expectations and perceptions of overseas students in a Post-graduate corporate accounting subject : a research note

This study examines the expectations and perceptions of overseas students undertaking the post-graduate corporate accounting subject taught at an Australian university. An understandingof students’ perceptions and expectations in learning of the subject is important in assistingaccounting academics to enhance their teaching programmes, and to manage the diverse studentcohorts which are now a feature of university classrooms in Australia. The findings show thatoverseas students expected the post-graduate corporate accounting subject to be challenging andinteresting. Moreover, they expressed a strong desire that the subject should emphasise thepracticalities of accounting.