Murdoch University
Master of Professional Accounting
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Master's
Learn how to solve problems, negotiate and become a trusted and respected decision-maker in any industry.
Course overview
After completing this course, you can apply to become a member of professional accounting bodies, including CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, if your goal is to work in professional accounting.
In your research projects, you’ll work with academics, other students and Murdoch University's industry partners, which include government agencies, mining companies, accounting firms, IT service firms and real estate companies.
Key facts
3rd May, 2027
23rd August, 2027
What you will study
To complete the Master of Professional Accounting, you must fulfil 36 credit points (CP). Each unit is valued at three CP.
- Principles of Business Governance
- Accounting for Managers
- Accounting Processes
- Business Finance
- Taxation Principles
- Quantitative Research for Business
- Business Valuation
- Management Accounting
- Corporate Accounting
- Accounting Theory and Governance
- Auditing
- Economics and Business Strategy
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree or higher.
- Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (or equivalent).
- Equivalent training or professional training.
Students who have completed a degree with an accounting major from an Australian university will not be considered for admission.
English language requirements
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you’ve previously studied or have professional work experience in a relevant field, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your Murdoch degree. Known as advanced standing, this recognition of prior learning could reduce your overall study load and shorten the length of time before you’re able to graduate.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
A postgraduate qualification can help you further your current career and move into a more senior role or help you change career paths to pursue new opportunities. Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, your career could include roles such as:
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Management accountant
- Tax accountant
- Auditor
Fees and FEE-HELP
Full-fee paying place
Indicative unit fee in 2027: $3,900 (3-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $46,800
Indicative full-course fee: $46,800
The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 36 credit point (12 units) course structure completed over 1 year.
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.