Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
Depending on unit availabilities, previous study or work experience, students may be able to complete their degree in a shorter duration than indicated. -
Location
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Placements
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
MPA (16 unit)
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Course code
1207045
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) is designed for non-accounting business professionals seeking a career change, or for those already working in the accounting and finance industry who need a recognised accounting qualification.
The course is designed to enhance a student’s ability to manage complex accounting and business issues, and provides expertise in financial management, accounting information systems, financial reporting, auditing, corporate governance and contemporary accounting standards and research.
Graduates have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate an organisation's complex financial information to its stakeholders.
Advanced standing may apply to students who have completed relevant undergraduate and postgraduate study.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Develop and create effective solutions to complex problems from a discipline area. Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a complex issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification. |
Creativity | Incorporated in Intellectual rigour. |
Ethical practice | Critically evaluate challenging interpersonal, organisational and governance issues in terms of their ethical implications. Apply discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and a high level of responsible behaviour. |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate and apply advanced discipline knowledge and skills in a specialised management area within a global perspective. Apply and integrate research principles and methods to complex management situations. |
Lifelong learning | Incorporated in Intellectual rigour. |
Communication and social skills | Prepare and deliver advanced discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally in a business or public context on complex issues. Prepare and deliver advanced written communications of justified advice for a business context and general public on complex issues. Critically analyse leadership research and practice in the management of people and self. Critically reflect on self and team regarding participation and performance. |
Cultural competence | Incorporated in Knowledge of a discipline. |
The MPA comprises a core sequence of units that meet the professional accounting educational requirements and includes study in the following areas: business accounting, accounting information systems, financial reporting, management accounting, finance, accounting theory and research.
Students also study advanced topics in accounting such as taxation law and practice, auditing and assurance and corporate governance. Students also choose a number of electives to hone their management skills. A key feature of the MPA program is the opportunity to undertake a double-weighted industry research project that can be applied to your own company or organisation.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Gold Coast | Session 1 , Session 2 , Session 3 | N/A | N/A |
Melbourne | Session 1 , Session 2 , Session 3 | N/A | N/A |
Sydney | Session 1 , Session 2 , Session 3 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA).
Graduates may also be eligible to apply for admission to the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the Master of Professional Accounting a candidate must successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- all units in Part A and Part B; and
- two (2) units (24 credit points) from Part C
- To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma in Accounting a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) from Part A.
- To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Accounting a candidate shall successfully complete not less than four (4) units (48 credit points) from Part A.
- A candidate in the Master of Professional Accounting who has completed (8) units (96 credit points) and met the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Accounting may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Accounting following withdrawal from candidature for the Master of Professional Accounting.
- A candidate in the Master of Professional Accounting who has completed four (4) units (48 credit points) and met the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Accounting may elect to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Accounting following withdrawal from candidature for the Master of Professional Accounting.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the Master of Professional Accounting a candidate must successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- all units in Part A and Part B; and
- two (2) units (24 credit points) from Part C
- To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma in Accounting a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) from Part A.
- To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Accounting a candidate shall successfully complete not less than four (4) units (48 credit points) from Part A.
- A candidate in the Master of Professional Accounting who has completed (8) units (96 credit points) and met the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Accounting may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Accounting following withdrawal from candidature for the Master of Professional Accounting.
- A candidate in the Master of Professional Accounting who has completed four (4) units (48 credit points) and met the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Accounting may elect to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Accounting following withdrawal from candidature for the Master of Professional Accounting.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Students are advised to enrol in units relevant to their circumstances and entry levels. The course progression shown below is merely a suggestion. | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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ACC00712 - Business Accounting | Introductory | ||||
MNG81001 - Management Communication | Introductory | ||||
ACC00718 - Accounting Information Systems and Processes | Intermediate | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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ACC00713 - Company and Financial Reporting | Intermediate | ||||
LAW00720 - Legal Studies | Introductory | ||||
ACC00714 - Managerial Accounting | Intermediate | ||||
Year 1, Session 3 |
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ACC00715 - Professional Auditing | Advanced | ||||
ECO82001 - Economics and Quantitative Analysis | Intermediate | ||||
ACC00717 - Taxation Law and Practice | Intermediate | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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ACC00716 - Finance | Introductory | Note 1 | |||
1 unit from: Part C | |||||
1 unit from: Part C | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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ACC03043 - Corporate Governance | Advanced | ||||
ACC03032 - Contemporary Issues in Accounting Theory | Advanced | ||||
Year 2, Session 3 |
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MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Students are advised to enrol in units relevant to their circumstances and entry levels. The course progression shown below is merely a suggestion. | |||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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LAW00720 - Legal Studies | Introductory | ||||
MNG81001 - Management Communication | Introductory | ||||
1 unit from: Part C | |||||
Year 1, Session 3 |
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ACC00712 - Business Accounting | Introductory | ||||
ECO82001 - Economics and Quantitative Analysis | Intermediate | ||||
1 unit from:Part C | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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ACC00713 - Company and Financial Reporting | Intermediate | ||||
ACC00716 - Finance | Introductory | ||||
ACC00718 - Accounting Information Systems and Processes | Intermediate | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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ACC03032 - Contemporary Issues in Accounting Theory | Advanced | ||||
ACC00714 - Managerial Accounting | Intermediate | ||||
ACC03043 - Corporate Governance | Advanced | ||||
Year 2, Session 3 |
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ACC00715 - Professional Auditing | Advanced | ||||
ACC00717 - Taxation Law and Practice | Intermediate | ||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Students are advised to enrol in units relevant to their circumstances and entry levels. The course progression shown below is merely a suggestion. | |||||
Year 1, Session 3 |
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ACC00712 - Business Accounting | Introductory | ||||
ECO82001 - Economics and Quantitative Analysis | Intermediate | ||||
MNG81001 - Management Communication | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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ACC00713 - Company and Financial Reporting | Intermediate | ||||
ACC00716 - Finance | Introductory | ||||
ACC00718 - Accounting Information Systems and Processes | Intermediate | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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ACC03032 - Contemporary Issues in Accounting Theory | Advanced | ||||
LAW00720 - Legal Studies | Introductory | ||||
ACC00714 - Managerial Accounting | Intermediate | ||||
Year 2, Session 3 |
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ACC00715 - Professional Auditing | Advanced | ||||
ACC00717 - Taxation Law and Practice | Intermediate | ||||
1 unit from: Part C | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced | ||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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ACC03043 - Corporate Governance | Advanced | ||||
1 unit from: Part C |
Note 1:
Double-weighted unit
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Part A |
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ACC00712 | Business Accounting | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ACC00713 | Company and Financial Reporting | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ACC00714 | Managerial Accounting | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ACC00716 | Finance | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ACC00718 | Accounting Information Systems and Processes | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ACC03032 | Contemporary Issues in Accounting Theory | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ECO82001 | Economics and Quantitative Analysis | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LAW00720 | Legal Studies | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Part B |
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ACC00715 | Professional Auditing | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ACC00717 | Taxation Law and Practice | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ACC03043 | Corporate Governance | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MNG93003 | Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MNG81001 | Management Communication | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Part C |
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