Edith Cowan University

Master of Professional Accounting

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Develop accounting skills and knowledge while meeting the entry requirements of accounting professional bodies.

Course overview

This master's coursework provides an opportunity for graduates whose first degree is in a discipline other than accounting to undertake major studies in accounting and law. This course will lead to the acquisition of accounting skills and knowledge and fulfilment of the entry requirements of the accounting professional bodies.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Master's
Duration
24 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,600
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
February, 2027
July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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What you will study

To complete the Master of Professional Accounting, you are required to complete 11 core units and a core option unit.

Core units

  • Accounting Concepts and Applications
  • Quantitative Skills for Business
  • Business Finance
  • Corporate Accounting and Reporting
  • Accounting for Managerial Planning and Control
  • Principles of Contract and Corporate Law in Business
  • Economic Analysis for Business
  • Accounting Theory, Research and Practice
  • Principles of Taxation Law
  • Auditing and Assurance Services
  • Business Analytics for Accounting and Finance

Core option units

Choose one of the following:

  • Contemporary Issues in Sustainability Accounting
  • Management Practicum
  • Tax Clinic Practice

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To gain entry to the Master of Professional Accounting, you will need one of the following:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

Applicants with an accounting undergraduate degree from an Australian institution should not apply.

English language requirements

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS academic overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
  • Bachelor's degree from a country specified on the university's English Proficiency Bands page.
  • Completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the university's English Proficiency Bands page.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Successful applicants with a graduate certificate qualification or higher in accounting may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Graduates of the course will be equipped to work in various industries in Australia and abroad, including business, government, and not-for-profit organisations, in accounting, financial services, and management positions. Management roles and activities undertaken by graduates include developing and interpreting financial statements and plans, conducting audits, and advising company directors, shareholders and clients.

Possible future job titles:

  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Director of Finance
  • Financial Controller
  • Tax Advisor
  • Senior Financial Consultant
  • Financial Accountant
  • Management Accountant
  • Strategic Advisor

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate mastery of a global body of accounting knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
  • Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic accounting problems.
  • Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
  • Justify decisions and judgments that address complex accounting issues, considering the ethical and social consequences.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $5,600 (20-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $33,600
Indicative full-course fee: $67,200

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 240 credit point (12 units) course structure completed over two years.

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.