University of Technology Sydney
Master of Professional Accounting (Extension)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop professional accounting expertise across financial reporting, management accounting, taxation and auditing while extending your knowledge through additional elective study in specialist accounting areas.
Course overview
Develop advanced accounting knowledge with the Master of Professional Accounting (Extension) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Designed for graduates from disciplines other than accounting, this postgraduate qualification combines foundational professional accounting study with opportunities to explore specialised areas of accounting practice. The course examines how financial information supports organisational decision-making, regulatory compliance and professional business activities.
Explore financial reporting, management accounting, auditing and taxation alongside financial management, business law and economics. You'll develop technical capabilities in accounting analysis, financial reporting and quantitative decision-making while examining the responsibilities of accounting professionals. Through additional electives, you'll have opportunities to extend your knowledge in areas such as forensic accounting, international accounting and ethics and governance.
The 96-credit-point qualification comprises 12 compulsory subjects and four electives selected from approved options. Delivered at UTS's City campus, the course can be completed in two years full time or four years part time. It meets published educational requirements for professional recognition through CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and other relevant accounting bodies. Graduates may pursue professional opportunities in accounting and related areas, subject to additional membership and employment requirements.
Key facts
26th July, 2027
What you will study
The course requires completion of 96 credit points, comprising 12 compulsory subjects (72 credit points) and four elective subjects (24 credit points).
Core subjects
Complete all 12 compulsory 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
Electives
Select four subjects (24 credit points) from the approved elective list on the university page.
Elective study provides opportunities to explore additional accounting topics, including:
- Forensic accounting
- International accounting
- Ethics and governance
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Professional Accounting (Extension), 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 study, 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 (Extension) forms part of an articulated postgraduate pathway with the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
Applications are assessed individually. Approval is not guaranteed.
Learning outcomes
The course develops capabilities in:
- Applying accounting principles to financial reporting and organisational decision-making.
- Analysing accounting information using quantitative and financial techniques.
- Evaluating auditing, taxation and corporate reporting requirements.
- Applying ethical and professional judgement to accounting practice.
- Investigating specialised accounting issues through elective study.
- Communicating accounting information and financial analyses to relevant stakeholders.
Career outcomes
The qualification supports professional development in accounting and related areas, including financial reporting, auditing, management accounting and specialised accounting practice.
Career opportunities depend on previous qualifications, professional experience and additional professional membership requirements.
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: $86,659
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.