University of Technology Sydney
Master of Professional Accounting
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 Months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop professional accounting knowledge across financial reporting, management accounting, auditing and taxation while preparing to meet the educational requirements of recognised professional accounting bodies.
Course overview
Develop the knowledge and technical capabilities required for professional accounting with the Master of Professional Accounting at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Designed for graduates from disciplines other than accounting, this postgraduate qualification provides a foundation in accounting principles and their application to financial reporting, business activities and organisational decision-making. The course combines accounting knowledge with study in finance, economics and business law.
Explore financial reporting and analysis, corporate accounting, cost management, taxation and auditing alongside financial management and quantitative analysis. You'll examine how financial information supports business operations, regulatory compliance and managerial decisions. Through applied accounting subjects, case studies and financial analysis, you'll strengthen your analytical, technical and professional capabilities.
The 72-credit-point qualification comprises 12 compulsory subjects and can be completed in one-and-a-half years full-time or three years part-time at the city campus. The course meets published educational membership requirements for CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and other recognised accounting bodies. Graduates may pursue opportunities in accounting, auditing, financial reporting and related professional areas, subject to any additional professional membership or employment requirements.
Key facts
26th July, 2027
What you will study
The course totals 72 credit points, made up of 12 core subjects.
- Accounting for Managerial Decisions
- Financial Management
- Contemporary Business Law
- Economics for Management
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Cost Management and Analysis
- Corporate Accounting
- Quantitative Skills in Accounting and Finance
- Management Planning and Control
- Auditing and Assurance Services
- Business Analysis and Valuation
- Introduction to Taxation Law
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Professional Accounting, applicants must meet the following requirement:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in a field of study other than Accounting, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded passes not included).
Applicants who do not meet this requirement may consider the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting, subject to its admission requirements.
Supporting documentation
Applicants may need to provide:
- Academic transcripts and evidence of completed qualifications.
- Evidence of English-language proficiency, where applicable.
- Additional documentation requested during the application assessment.
English language requirements
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum writing score of 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT (0–120 scale): Overall score of 79, with a minimum writing score of 21.
- TOEFL iBT (1–6 scale): Overall score of 4, with a minimum writing score of 4.5.
- UTS College Academic English Level 5 (AE5): Pass.
- Pearson PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with a minimum writing score of 50.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall score of 176, with a minimum writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be eligible for recognition of prior learning based on relevant previous undergraduate or postgraduate studies, subject to UTS assessment and approval.
Subject exemptions
- A maximum of six subject exemptions may be granted, equivalent to 36 credit points.
- Up to four compulsory subjects may be approved for exemption based on relevant previous undergraduate study.
- Previous postgraduate studies may also be considered, subject to the overall exemption limit and applicable course requirements.
Articulation and further study
The Master of Professional Accounting forms part of an articulated pathway with the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
Recognition of prior learning is assessed individually. Approval is not guaranteed.
Learning outcomes
The course develops capabilities in:
- Interpreting and analysing accounting and financial information.
- Applying management accounting principles to support organisational decisions.
- Evaluating financial reporting, auditing and taxation requirements.
- Using quantitative and analytical techniques to investigate business and accounting problems.
- Applying professional judgement and ethical principles to accounting practice.
- Communicating financial information to relevant stakeholders.
Career outcomes
Career pathways may include:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Accounting Manager
- Financial Accountant
- Senior Accountant
- Auditor
- Corporate Controller
- Business Analyst
- Business Consultant
- Finance Manager
Career opportunities depend on previous qualifications, professional experience and employer requirements. Some professional accounting roles may require additional qualifications, membership or registration.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Domestic full-fee paying prices
- Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $5,310
- Indicative annual tuition fee (48 credit points) in 2027: $42,480
- Indicative total course fee in 2027: $64,570
Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP to defer all or part of their tuition fees.
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) may apply and is not included in the indicative tuition fees.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.