Professional Accounting

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Foreign:$ 13.9 k / Year(s) Deadline: Jul 8, 2025
StudyQA ranking:18188 Duration:2 years

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The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) is designed for non-accounting business professionals seeking a career change, or for those already working in the accounting and finance industry who need a recognised accounting qualification.

The course is designed to enhance a student’s ability to manage complex accounting and business issues, and provides expertise in financial management, accounting information systems, financial reporting, auditing, corporate governance and contemporary accounting standards and research.

Graduates have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate an organisation's complex financial information to its stakeholders.

Students who have completed a relevant Bachelor degree may receive four units of advanced standing towards the Masters degree.

  • Business Accounting
  • Accounting Information Systems and Processes
  • Economics and Quantitative Analysis
  • Legal Studies
  • Company and Financial Reporting
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Finance
  • Contemporary Issues in Accounting Theory
  • Professional Auditing
  • Taxation Law and Practice
  • Corporate Governance
  • Project Management
  • Industry Research Project

Choose two (2) units from

  • Global Business
  • Entrepreneurship and Marketing
  • Leading and Managing People
  • Managing Information Systems
  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Strategy and Case Analysis
  • Marketing
  • Organisational Behaviour

Requirements

  • Qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree.
  • With reference to Schedule B in Rule 2, Section 1 the level of attainment should be at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
  • Applicants from Russia and CIS  need to go through an Education Agent.
  • Certified copy of academic transcripts (including grading system).
  • Annual tuition: $22 480(Sydney $23 040,Melbourne $23 040), Unit: $2 810 (Sydney $2 880,Melbourne $2 880)

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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