La Trobe University
Master of Extended Professional Accounting
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
In this program, you'll build the skills and knowledge to create, analyse and interpret the accounting information that's essential in all businesses and public enterprises.
Course overview
La Trobe's Master of Extended Professional Accounting offers you the flexibility to extend your study into a range of specialist business areas. Be ready to help evaluate business models, advise on strategy and decision-making, audit accounts and manage tax issues.
Gain a valuable blend of technical expertise and hands-on experience that'll broaden your career opportunities. What's more, you'll further hone the human skills that employers are looking for, like communication and personal development.
Prepare for career success with this degree – we've designed it with industry input to build the skills you need in the workplace. Hear guest lectures from industry experts and enjoy opportunities to connect with industry and professional accounting bodies.
Key facts
What you will study
To qualify for the award of Master of Extended Professional Accounting, students must complete a total of 240 credit points (CP) across two years. Each subject is valued at 15 CP, unless otherwise indicated.
Year One
- 120 credit points from chosen core subjects
Year Two
- 15 CP from chosen capstone subject
- 30 CP from chosen core subjects
- 15 CP from chosen core choice subjects
- 60 CP from chosen specialisation
Core subjects
Complete the following:
- Academic Integrity Module (0 CP)
- Accounting Information Systems
- Accounting Principles and Practices
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Foundations of Company and Commercial Law
- Management Accounting
- Principles of Economics
- Principles of Finance
- Statistics for Business and Finance
- Auditing and Assurance
- Taxation
Core choice subjects
Choose one of the following:
- Business Consulting Project
- Business Work Placement
- Principles of Business Analytics
Capstone subject
Complete the following:
- Advanced Accounting Issues
Specialisations
Choose one specialisation to complete 60 CP:
- Business research
- Data analytics
- Financial management
- Global accounting - ACCA studies
- Project management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
An applicant must have a successful completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
Selection criteria
Applicants with other relevant tertiary qualifications and/or substantial relevant professional of managerial experience will also be considered for entry.
The duration of the course may be reduced to one-year equivalent full time (eight subjects) with appropriate credit exemptions.
Admission is based on having one of the following:
- A bachelor honours (AQF8) degree in a related discipline.
- A bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline, plus two years of relevant work experience.
- A graduate certificate, graduate diploma or higher in a related discipline.
- An evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.
Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
English language requirements
International students should have a score of 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0. Contact the university to find further information about English language requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit for previous study is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Careers outcomes
Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:
- Business analyst
- Financial accountant
- Management accountant
- Auditor
- Taxation accountant
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced accounting knowledge in professional accounting and general business practice.
- Critically apply advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to solve complex accounting problems independently and as part of a team.
- Effectively communicate business advice to specialists and non-specialists in complex collaborative contexts.
- Exercise professional judgement to solve business problems in complex contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives.
- Review performance feedback and take actions for personal and professional development.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated fees per year (2025): $32,800 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 120 CP for one year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- 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.