Master of Professional Accounting

What you will study

To graduate from the Master of Professional Accounting course, a student must satisfactorily complete 200 credit points (CP) of study comprising:

• 50 CP of transition units
• 100 CP of core units
• 50 CP of specialisation units in one of the specialisation areas:
  • Accounting for Sustainable Business
  • Sustainable Finance
  • Global People Management

Each unit is valued at 12.5 CP.

Entry requirements

Applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• A completed undergraduate or postgraduate course in any discipline at bachelor's level (AQF level 7) or higher (or equivalent). Students having a prior qualification in accounting will be considered for recognition of prior learning (up to four units).

Applicants with work experience

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Qualifications, relevant work experience or other special circumstances, as approved by the College Executive Dean or delegated authority.

You must provide evidence to support your application based on work experience. This includes submitting a copy of your CV and two letters of reference from your line managers or equivalent positions. If your work experience is as a sole trader or consultant, you must provide a copy of your CV and two testimonials or references from clients that provide evidence of capability consistent with the entry requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who have completed a cognate bachelor's award at AQF level 7 can be given recognition for prior learning of the entire transition study block, comprising 50 CP.

Students articulating into the MPA from one of the following articulating courses will receive full credit for units completed in the articulating course. This includes credit of 50 CP for students articulating from the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting and 100 CP for students articulating from the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting.

In addition to the above credit, students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business will be granted 50 CP for the Accounting for Sustainable Business specialisation in the MPA. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Finance will be granted 50 CP for the Sustainable Finance specialisation in the MPA.

A cognate discipline for the MPA means related study in another business area such as: management, human resources, sales and marketing, industrial/public relations, public and health care administration, tourism, business and commercial law, information and communication technology, banking, finance, insurance, investment and securities, economics or other areas of commerce and trade.

Please note that if you are awarded credit for any units in this degree, the accounting accrediting bodies will assess this credit separately when you apply with them for registration/membership and the credit may not be approved. You should seek advice from the accrediting bodies on any units you wish to seek credit for, as it may affect your membership eligibility if not approved.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

As a graduate of the Masters of Professional Accounting, you may choose to apply to become a member of a recognised accounting institution, such as Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). Other career paths to consider could include:

• Senior management
• Business analyst
• Software development
• Consultancy

Learning outcomes

• Solve contemporary business problems using critical research techniques, applied accounting concepts and innovative thinking, while applying a sustainable business model lens.
• Justify business ideas in complex contexts using effective oral and written communication techniques with both accounting and non-accounting professionals.
• Research and analyse business performance and impacts to make recommendations to decision-makers.
• Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork when making collaborative decisions and working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Seek and reflect on feedback to improve personal, professional and ethical conduct and initiate learning opportunities for self and others.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated total fee in 2025: $46,920 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The estimated total fee is based on a study load of 200 credit points or 16 units.

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.