Murdoch University

Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)

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

Learn about accounting processes and business finance.

Course overview

From mining to music, accounting is vital to every organisation in every industry. It’s an essential part of an organisation’s decision-making, planning and even performance evaluation.

In this two-year advanced master's program, you’ll work on project teams with your peers to put accounting theory into practice with Murdoch University's industry partners, gaining real-world experience.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,900
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
Perth
Intake
11th January, 2027
3rd May, 2027
23rd August, 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.
16
Fees
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What you will study

To complete the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced), you must fulfil 48 credit points. Each unit is valued at three credit points, unless otherwise indicated.

Core units (42 credit points)
  • Principles of Business Governance
  • Research Preparation for Business
  • Organisational Behaviour and Management
  • 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
Electives (six credit points)

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Applicants are required to have a recognised bachelor's degree or higher, or 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)
  • Accountant
  • Management or cost accountant
  • Taxation accountant, agent or consultant
  • 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: $31,200
Indicative full-course fee: $62,400

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 48 credit point (16 units) course structure completed over 2 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.