Master of Professional Accounting

What you will study

To qualify for the award of Master of Professional Accounting, students must complete a total of 180 credit points (CP) across two years. Each subject is valued at 15 CP, unless otherwise indicated.

Year One

• 120 CP from chosen core subjects

Year Two

• 15 CP from chosen capstone subject
• 30 CP from chosen core subjects
• 15 CP from chosen core choice subject

Core subjects

Choose from 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

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 integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in professional accounting practice.
• Critically apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to solve practical accounting problems independently and as part of a team.
• Effectively communicate accounting advice to specialists and non-specialists from diverse cultural and language backgrounds.
• Exercise professional judgement to solve business problems in diverse 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.