University of Technology Sydney
Master of Professional Accounting
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 Months
- Course Type: Master's
Students gain a thorough understanding of accounting's role in business support and decision-making, alongside a professionally recognised qualification. Learning is hands-on, preparing them for real-world application through a combination of lectures, case studies, and collaborative projects.
Course overview
This course is designed for individuals aspiring to a career in professional accounting, equipping them with the skills and knowledge for practice and professional recognition by CPA Australia (CPAA) and Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
Choose this course for its practical approach and focus on developing competencies essential for the accounting field. It offers qualifications that boost employment and promotion opportunities. Distinctive for its professional recognition, the course blends accounting with finance, law, and economics, providing a comprehensive business skill set vital for today's market.
Key facts
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 this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Academic requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in a field of study other than accounting with more than 75 per cent of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included).
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
English language requirements
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is:
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21.
- AE5: Pass.
- PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50.
- C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students may be granted a maximum of six subject exemptions based on recognition of prior learning, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Career options include accounting and finance roles in commercial firms, professional accounting and advisory firms and management-level positions in industry or government, as well as not-for-profit organisations. With the CPAA and CAANZ qualifications being recognised internationally, the prospect for overseas employment is also enhanced.
Learning outcomes
- Critically analyse, adapt and apply accounting practices to address complex business problems.
- Communicate accounting information and decisions clearly in an appropriate form to business stakeholders.
- Collaborate with peers and stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes.
- Evaluate and apply principles of social responsibility and cultural diversity to decisions in professional accounting practice.
- Apply ethical principles and professional integrity in the context of professional accounting practice.
- Demonstrate high-level technical skills necessary to operate effectively in professional accounting practice.
- Critically reflect on Indigenous Australian contexts to inform professional capability to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians within professional accounting practice.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated tuition fee per session in 2025: $19,450 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated fee is calculated based on a study load of 24 credit points per session.
Tuition fees are charged:
- Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
- Based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled.
- At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.
In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.
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.